Foremost Foremost Insurance Group has launched its DistinctChoice Auto program in Connecticut. The auto program features increased limits, deductible options and coverages. The program also offers broad eligibility and discounts, including multi-policy discount and a five-year accident/violation free discount. PURE …
Professional liability insurer Insight Insurance Services, Inc. has expanded its errors and omissions coverage for insurance agents and agencies and is now licensed to offer its product in 42 states and the District of Columbia through its parent company, the …
TD Insurance Inc. in South Portland, Maine, has hired Leah K. Halsey as an account executive in employee benefits. She is responsible for working with employers throughout northern New England to design, implement and manage their various employee benefit programs. …
Lawsuits and Criminal Convictions “We disagree with Mr. Castaneira’s version of the events alleged in this latest complaint. … The record regarding Mr. Castaneira’s prior lawsuits and criminal conviction speaks for itself.” —South Dakota-based Midland National Life Insurance Co. issued …
In a ruling that’s being closely watched by some insurers, a Thurston County, Wash., judge has affirmed that the state insurance commissioner may hold an insurance company liable for the actions of the company’s appointed agent. “If you allow someone …
Washington, D.C.-based Clements International, which specializes in insurance for U.S. expatriates and international organizations, announced four promotions. Dan Tuman, former vice president of commercial insurance, is now vice president of insurance sales. He joined Clements International in 2000 and has …
Western National Insurance Group in Edina, Minn., reported $5.5 million increase in policyholder surplus during the first quarter of 2010 over the amount reported at the end of 2009, as well as a 4 percent rise in the company’s combined …
Things are heating up in the world of Chinese drywall. Courts are issuing opinions, a U.S. consumer products safety agency is recommending gutting homes with the product, and a consumer watchdog group is insisting that President Obama board Air Force …
Industry’s Sophistication Rises, And So Do the Risks The beer industry, like many others, has been impacted by the economy with one notable exception: craft brewers. The microbrewery, brew pub and brewery industries have actually seen sales jump in the …
In early March 2010, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent a letter to approximately 15,000 U.S. employers who had reported higher rates of and more severe workplace injuries than the national average in their respective industries. In most …
