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Allied Medical Organizations PL/GL Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen Associates Inc. is now offering a policy that covers a broad range of medical malpractice and general liability exposures. Allied health care facilities are those businesses that provide medical services directly to …

People

Steve Taylor has been promoted to regional sales director for Encompass Insurance in New York and New Jersey. Taylor joined Allstate in 1978 as an underwriter trainee. He was promoted to various management positions in underwriting and sales, including regional …

N.H. weighs seat belt savings vs. freedom

When New Hampshire House lawmakers recently passed a seat belt bill, supporters emphasized that buckling up would save lives. But the issue also has financial ramifications, and not just because changing the law would net the state $3.7 million in …

Figures

250 The number of federal emergency management officials in Rhode Island helping to stage a mock response to the fictional “Hurricane Yvette” from a “storm center” at the Cranston Street Armory in Providence. A response team gathered only knowing that …

My New Markets

Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality Nuts & Bolts: The Great Outdoors Insurance Program written by Gillingham & Associates provides comprehensive coverage for Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality industries. Classes: guest ranches, guides & outfitters, resorts, hunting & fishing lodges, RV parks & …

New Markets

My New Markets Commercial Auto Nuts & Bolts: Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc. has a commercial auto liability and physical damage coverage program for the standard market. Extra heavy vehicles are accepted, and “Sym 1” is available on fleets of …

Vermont High Court: At-Home Knitters Are Employees, Not Contractors

At-home knitters who make children’s clothing for a North Chittenden company are employees, not independent contractors, the Vermont Supreme Court has ruled, upholding a decision by the state Labor Board. The decision, with one justice dissenting, means Fleece on Earth, …

My New Markets

Commercial Auto Nuts & Bolts: Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc. has a commercial auto liability and physical damage coverage program for the standard market. Extra heavy vehicles are accepted, and “Sym 1” is available on fleets of more than five. …

My New Markets

Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality Nuts & Bolts: The Great Outdoors Insurance Program written by Gillingham & Associates provides comprehensive coverage for Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality industries. Classes: guest ranches, guides & outfitters, resorts, hunting & fishing lodges, RV parks & …

My New Markets

Earthquake Nuts and Bolts: Wholesale Connection Insurance Services, located in Woodland Hills, Calif., added a new carrier to its list of Earthquake markets in California. Dollars: Capacity in zones A, B and E is $2,500,000 for primary and $5 million …