Vermont News

My New Markets

Agents E&O Nuts & Bolts: Market Scout is offering a broad coverage form from three different “A” rated carriers. Each insurer has agreed to provide up to 25 percent discounts for agencies that have 40 percent of their professional staff …

Luxury doesn’t always buy safety

Owning a BMW, Mercedes, Lexus or Volvo may mean a driver will ride in style, but when it comes to safety, such luxury vehicles don’t necessarily have the same cachet. According to recent studies by the Insurance Institute for Highway …

Business Moves

USI, Armitage USI Holdings Corp. has completed the acquisition of Jericho, N.Y.-based Armitage & Co., which sells property/casualty and surety products in the New York metropolitan area. Armitage will be combined with USI’s existing Woodbury, N.Y. location and is expected …

Luxury doesn’t always buy safety

Owning a BMW, Mercedes, Lexus or Volvo may mean a driver will ride in style, but when it comes to safety, such luxury vehicles don’t necessarily have the same cachet. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, paying more …

Luxury doesn’t always buy safety

Owning a BMW, Mercedes, Lexus or Volvo may mean a driver will ride in style, but when it comes to safety, such luxury vehicles don’t necessarily have the same cachet. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, paying more …

Luxury doesn’t always buy safety

Owning a BMW, Mercedes, Lexus or Volvo may mean a driver will ride in style, but when it comes to safety, such luxury vehicles don’t necessarily have the same cachet. According to recent studies by the Insurance Institute for Highway …

My New Markets

Contractors Pollution Liability Nuts & Bolts: Sloan Mason is now providing contractor’s pollution liability (CPL) for oilfield diving and sub-sea contractors of all types. For full underwriting review and the best quote, the company requires a CPL supplemental application and …

Vt. Gets Funds to Fight Internet Crimes

Vermont law enforcement agencies fighting Internet crimes against children are getting some help from the federal government. U.S. Attorney Tom Anderson says the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force will receive a $250,000 grant from the Justice Department. The Internet …

Bauman Joins Zurich to Lead Captive Strategy Unit

Zurich named Steven Bauman as the leader of the team developing captive strategy for Zurich’s Global Corporate in North America unit. Bauman will be based in New York City and will report to Mario Vitale, CEO of Zurich Global Corporate …

Vermont Official Says Sprinkler System Saved Historic Complex

A sprinkler system is being credited with extinguishing an arson fire in the basement of the historic, downtown Gates-Briggs Building in dowtown White River Junction, Vermont. The building is home to dozens of businesses and offices, including the Windsor County …