Midwest Pummeled by Storms
A massive storm making its way through a big chunk of the United States brought a bit of everything: strong winds, rain, tornadoes and now even some snow for parts of the Midwest. The storm packed wind gusts of up …
Berkley: Country’s State of Mind Will Drive Economic Recovery
Economic recovery in the United States is now very dependent on the state of mind of the American public and its business leaders, according to William R. Berkley, founder, chairman and CEO of W.R. Berkley Corporation. “No one in Washington …
Business, Labor Battle Over Wash. Workers’ Comp Initiative
A seemingly dry topic that actually generates some of the most heated political battles in Washington state is on the ballot for voters this year: workers’ compensation insurance. Washington is one of four states that doesn’t allow private companies to …
Steward Joins Higginbotham & Associates in Austin
Higginbotham & Associates has appointed Walker Steward a vice president in its Austin office. Steward is a commercial property/casualty insurance agent with experience in brokerage and sales. He brings with him an established client roster. Steward was most recently an …
Liberty Northwest Launches Commercial Series for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
Liberty Northwest, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company, today announced the launch of the Liberty Northwest Commercial Series, its insurance solution for small to medium-sized businesses. The portfolio consists of Commercial Protector, Custom Protector, and the Comprehensive Business Policy, …
Pacific Pioneer Insurance Rating Upgraded to B++
A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating of Pacific Pioneer Insurance Co. to “B++” from “B+,” and issuer credit rating to “bbb” from “bbb-.” The outlook for both ratings is stable, according to the rating agency. A.M. Best …
P/C Executives Encouraged to Be Optimistic Amid America’s Challenges
An executive of a national insurance company trade group told insurance CEOs and senior executives that America faces a struggle between two competing visions for the future – a choice between a free market system and an expanded federal government. …
Agents Put $300,000 Behind Wash. Workers’ Comp System Privatization
A recent poll shows that Washingtonians are divided over whether to open the state workers’ compensation system up to the private market. Elway Poll results indicate 31 percent of voters are in favor of passing voter initiative I-1082, 31 percent …
Mutual of Enumclaw to Purchase Nevada-Based Insurance Companies
Enumclaw Insurance Group of Enumclaw, Wash.,announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase 100 percent of the stock of Chicago-Vegas Holding Co., which owns Nevada General Insurance Co. (NGIC) and Auto Insurance America Insurance Agency (AIC). Both Nevada General …
Businesses Support/Fight Wash. Workers’ Comp Initiative
Supporters of Washington’s workers’ compensation initiative 1082 have raised more than $3.3 million to try to open the state’s workers’ compensation system to the private market and eliminate the Department of Labor and Industries’ monopoly on providing workers’ compensation insurance. …
