February 26, 2004
While not the biggest state in the southeastern region, West Virginia like all other states has its insurance issues. Insurance Commissioner Jane Cline recently set aside some time to talk with Insurance Journal Southeast regarding some of the insurance issues …
February 24, 2004
Alabama-based ProAssurance Corporation reported Net Income of $38.7 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, for 2003, more than triple 2002’s Net Income of $12.2 million. Net Income for the fourth quarter of 2003 was $13.8 million, or $0.47 per diluted …
February 23, 2004
South Dakota is one of three U.S. jurisdictions whose countersignature laws are being challenged in court by the Washington, D.C.-based Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers. The statutes preclude out-of-state insurance brokers from conducting business in their jurisdictions without the …
February 23, 2004
As we age in life, thoughts oftentimes turn to just who will take care of us when that day comes when we can’t fend for ourselves. Even those in society with many relatives are not guaranteed that they one day …
February 23, 2004
Nuts & Bolts: Travelers Property Casualty Corp. is offering a new master policy to cover identity theft expenses. Financial institutions or other commercial businesses can purchase this policy on behalf of their account holders or customers, or use as an …
February 23, 2004
Nuts & Bolts: Arrowhead Managed Insurance Programs is offering a new market for general contractors liability Dollars: Minimum deductible SIR of $10,000. Minimum premium, $50,000, policy limits: $2 million to $5 million. Carrier: American Safety Indemnity Company, rated “A 7.” …
February 17, 2004
Insurance Skills Center will hold a two-day insurance conference for continuing education credits focusing on Farm and Agribusiness Insurance Risks, scheduled March 17-18, 2004 in Sacramento, California. The 17th Annual Agribusiness Conference is designed for broker/agents, CSRs, and company representatives …
February 11, 2004
The Washington, D.C.-based Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers (CIAB) has filed suit in South Dakota, West Virginia and the U.S. Virgin Islands challenging statutes that preclude out-of-state insurance brokers from conducting business in their jurisdictions without the countersignature of …
February 9, 2004
Nuts & Bolts: Arrowhead Managed Insurance Programs is offering a new market for general contractors liability. Dollars: Minimum deductible SIR of $10,000. Minimum premium, $50,000, policy limits: $2 million to $5 million. Carrier: American Safety Indemnity Company, rated States Available: …
February 9, 2004
Nuts & Bolts: Travelers Property Casualty Corp announced the availability of its new master policy to cover identity theft expenses. Financial institutions or other commercial businesses can purchase this policy on behalf of their account holders or customers, or for …