Indiana-based K&K Insurance has added a regional sales force to develop new agent relationships while supporting existing K&K relationships with more than 6,000 agents and brokers across the United States. The new sales representatives include: James Algeo serves the Northeast …
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its preliminary statistics for 2009, reporting that work-related deaths declined in Washington state last year to numbers not seen since 2000. The BLS, which produces an annual Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, …
A decision by a federal court in Philadelphia has reopened some of the racketeering and antitrust lawsuits that were dismissed three years ago against insurers and brokers who allegedly participated in a bid-rigging scheme with mega-broker Marsh. The lawsuit is …
Although the number of Washingtonians who text message while driving has increased, a recent poll indicates that the majority (83 percent of drivers surveyed) either support the fines for enforcing the new no-texting law, or think they should be even …
An Oregon family has filed a lawsuit in Multnomah County, Ore., over the death of their daughter, Lindsay Alyse Leonard, while she was crossing the street. The family claims the city, Portland General Electric Co. and Supervalue Inc. grocery store …
The Oklahoma Department of Insurance announced it is expanding its use of the Web-based State Based Systems (SBS) to improve back-office processing of insurance regulation. SBS is a solid, web-based solution that supports all aspects of insurance regulation via a …
The European Union and United States will hold a summit in Portugal in November, the EU and the White House said on Tuesday, offering an opportunity to rebuild ties strained by the cancellation of their last meeting. The summit will …
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the world to provide more aid to flood-ravaged Pakistan on Sunday as the 20 million people made homeless grew increasingly desperate and new torrents inundated villages. Survivors fought over food being handed out from a …
Insurance Journal is pleased to publish the 2010 Education and Training Directory. This exclusive resource directory has been designed to help independent agents and brokers find educational and training opportunities to enhance their professional growth. Education and training providers, including …
Insurance broker Lockton Cos. has expanded its Construction Services Group with the addition of four construction insurance and surety experts in its Washington, D.C. operations. Douglas A. Crowe, Jr. and Alexander N. Crowe have been appointed vice presidents; Don K. …
