Wyoming News

Masters to Head Western Region for Insurance Institute of America

Sandra L. Masters has assumed responsibility as marketing director for the American Institute for CPCU and the Insurance Institute of America’s Western Region. She takes over the territory following the retirement of Daniel P. (Chuck) Hussey Jr. Previously, she headed …

N.C. Moves to 8th Lowest Auto Rates in Nation

A report released by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners comparing auto insurance rates in all 50 states and the District of Columbia found that North Carolina ranks eighth in the nation for the lowest rates. This is an improvement …

Pa. Gov. Reports Aid for 15 More Counties

Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell announced that President George W. Bush has approved the Governor’s request for federal Individual Assistance (IA) for Bedford, Bradford, Clarion, Clinton, Columbia, Fulton, Jefferson, Juniata, Mifflin, Monroe, Northumberland, Pike, Snyder, Union and Wayne counties from the …

Lexington CEO Talks Shop:

Kelley Touts Innovation as Core Competitive Advantage Lexington Insurance Co., the excess and surplus line subisidiary of the American International Group, has been the leader in the domestic E&S market for decades now. The company has leveraged its astounding financial …

Contractors

Nuts & Bolts: Sandy, Utah-based Prime Ins. Syndicate Inc. is offering excess and surplus lines products to contractors and developers, including contractor’s liability coverage for property/casualty in both residential and commercial business and general liability coverage for premises, work performed …

President Declares Major Disaster to Assist Pa. Recovery From Ivan’s Remnants

The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that President Bush has declared a major disaster for Pennsylvania, opening the way for the use of federal disaster funds to help people recover from …

SBA Economic Injury Loans Help W. Va. Businesses Following Storms

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that low-interest loans to replenish working capital are available to West Virginia small businesses impacted by the July storms and subsequent federal disaster declaration. SBA Area Director William Leggiero, Jr. said the working capital …

National E&O Coverage for Broker-Dealers

Nuts & Bolts: CalSurance launched a specialized errors and omissions program for broker-dealers with 75 or fewer registered representatives. CalSurance and Quanta Specialty Lines Ins. Co. have teamed up to offer this program. The E&O program provides protection against claims …

Contractors

Nuts & Bolts: Sandy, Utah-based Prime Ins. Syndicate Inc. is offering excess and surplus lines products to contractors and developers, including contractors’ liability coverage for property/casualty in both residential and commercial business and general liability coverage for premises, work performed …

E&O for Broker-Dealers

Nuts & Bolts: CalSurance launched a specialized errors and omissions program for broker-dealers with 75 or fewer registered representatives. CalSurance and Quanta Specialty Lines Insurance Co. have teamed up to offer this program. The E&O program provides protection against claims …