Insurance Journal » Program Business http://www.insurancejournal.com Insurance Journal delivers the latest business news for the Property/Casualty insurance industry Thu, 23 May 2013 10:47:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 RSG’s Sapphire Blue, Catlin Agencies Launch Rural, Specialty Hospital Program http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2013/04/17/288737.htm Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:54:34 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=288737 Ryan Specialty Group’s (RSG) Sapphire Blue and Lloyd’s Catlin Underwriting Agencies Ltd. have launched a new liability insurance program specifically for U.S. small rural and specialty hospitals. The program features claims management processing and a risk management component provided by …

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]]> KF&B Launches New Bus Program http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2013/04/05/287348.htm Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:00:16 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=287348 Wholesaler KF&B, Inc. has launched a new auto liability program for buses with up to $5 million in liability limits. The program is available in all 50 states through admitted carrier ProSight Specialty Insurance. It is designed for charter, sightseeing, …

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]]> The Hanover, OMS National Offer P/C Program to OMS Surgeons http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2013/03/15/284780.htm Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:00:37 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=284780 The Hanover Insurance Group has joined forces with OMS National Insurance Co., RRG (OMSNIC) to offer a program of  property/casualty insurance products to OMSNIC’s insured oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMS). The Hanover’s products will be distributed through OMSNIC and The …

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]]> Swett & Crawford Acquires Southern Hospitality Underwriters of Georgia http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southeast/2013/02/11/280826.htm Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:55:03 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=280826 In an expansion of its specialized program business, Swett & Crawford has acquired the assets of Griffin, Georgia -based Southern Hospitality Underwriters Inc. (SHU), a regional firm specializing in business insurance for the limited service hotel/motel space. SHU, founded in …

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]]> All Risks Launches National Program for Ice Rink Industry http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2013/01/17/277831.htm Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:09:46 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=277831 All Risks, Ltd.’s National Specialty Programs unit has introduced an ice rink insurance program, called RinkPro. This nationwide insurance program is supported by a program manager and a carrier rated “A XV” by A.M. Best, featuring claim and loss control …

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]]> HIIG Energy, CAA Partner on Engineered Risk Energy Program http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southcentral/2013/01/09/276673.htm Wed, 09 Jan 2013 06:23:44 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=276673 Combined Agents of America LLC (CAA) and HIIG Energy, a member of Houston International Insurance Group (HIIG), have teamed up to develop the CAA Engineered Risk Energy Program. The program is exclusive to CAA member agencies in Texas, and available …

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]]> National Interstate Launches New Fuel Distribution Insurance Program http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/01/03/275807.htm Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:30:33 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=275807 National Interstate Insurance Co., a Richfield, Ohio-based provider of transportation insurance, announced that effective Jan. 1, 2013, it will complement its long-standing captive fuel distribution business by offering a new traditional insurance program. The new fuel distribution program will focus …

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]]> Program Specialists: Thriving in All Market Conditions http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/12/31/275559.htm Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:43:39 +0000 Andrea Wells http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=275559 There is a strain of thinking that says generalists can adapt and survive in most environments whereas specialists are more at the mercy of their environment. That may be the case for some species but it’s increasingly not the case …

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]]> K&K Insurance Group Offers New Program for Walk/Run Events http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/12/18/274474.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:59:11 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=274474 Fort Wayne, Ind.-based K&K Insurance Group Inc., a sister company to Affinity Insurance Services Inc. and a managing general underwriter, has announced a new specialty program designed for groups organizing walk or run events. The Walk/Run Event Program provides liability …

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]]> RLI Launches Security Guard, Alarm Systems Liability Product http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/11/15/270716.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:47:47 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=270716 RLI Corp. has launched a new security guard and alarm systems liability insurance product. RLI has hired Mitchell Bombet, director, underwriting, to manage this new product line. RLI will provide primary and excess liability insurance coverage for security guard and …

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]]> Program Business Hits $24.7B in 2011: Study http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/11/05/269402.htm Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:12:27 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=269402 The program business market reached $24.7 billion in gross written premiums in 2011, up from $22.6 billion in 2010, according to a new industry study. Premium revenues increased 5 percent, according to the “State of Program Business Study” conducted by …

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]]> Alteris Acquires Sonoma Risk, Contract Litigation Insurance Program http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/10/01/264872.htm Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:00:07 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=264872 Alteris Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. has acquired Sonoma Risk Insurance Agency, a litigation products provider and the first agency in the U.S. providing contract litigation insurance (CLI). Sonoma Risk Insurance Agency is based in …

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]]> Willis Launches Pizza Delivery Program http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/09/19/263531.htm Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:41:14 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=263531 Willis Programs, a unit of Willis Group Holdings, has introduced a customized insurance program for pizza delivery restaurants. PizzaGuard is an insurance program designed specifically to meet the needs of the pizza delivery industry. The PizzaGuard program is written on …

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]]> Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Launches Archery Club, Range Insurance Program http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/09/07/262210.htm Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:59:17 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=262210 Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Insurance (LRHI) has launched a new program designed specifically for archery clubs and ranges.  The program offers general liability, property, equipment, commercial auto, worker’s compensation, and umbrella policies. As part of this new program, LRHI has …

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]]> Brownyard Group Develops Program for Small Pest Control Companies http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/09/05/261673.htm Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:00:20 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=261673 Brownyard Group, a program administrator providing specialized insurance coverage for select industry groups, has expanded its pest control program with PCOnova, a new insurance option designed specifically for small pest control companies. PCOnova is written on an E&S basis through …

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]]> Glatfelter Religious Practice Adds New Large Account Market, Names President http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/08/22/260337.htm Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:36:09 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=260337 Glatfelter Program Managers (GPM), a business unit dedicated to Glatfelter Insurance Group’s program business, has announced Shawn T. Yingling has joined the company as president of Glatfelter Religious Practice. Yingling has worked in the insurance industry for 24 years, with …

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]]> Coastal Risk Underwriters Enters Alaska Homeowners Market http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/west/2012/08/16/259603.htm Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:00:45 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=259603 Coastal Risk Underwriters (CRU), a member company of Insight Catastrophe Group, has launched a new preferred homeowners program for properties located in the state of Alaska.  The program, underwritten by Occidental Fire & Casualty Co. of North Carolina, provides coverage …

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]]> Markel Programs, All Risks Offer Excess Hired/Non-Owned Auto Liability http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/07/26/257263.htm Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:55:02 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=257263 Markel Specialty Programs announced today that is has expanded its partnership with All Risks Ltd. to offer a new program for excess hired/non-owned auto liability with limits up to $1 million through All Risks’ National Specialty Programs division. The program …

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]]> Everest National Launches Non-Profit Social Service Industry Program http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/07/17/255971.htm Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:42:09 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=255971 Everest National Insurance Co., a U.S. insurance subsidiary of Everest Re Group, Ltd., has launched a non-profit social service program with NIF Group, Inc. that will target a variety of social service providers.  NIF is a program administrator, specializing in …

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]]> GMI Adds Plaza Insurance to Business Auto Carrier List http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/07/12/255135.htm Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:00:14 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=255135 GMI Insurance has expanded its business auto program with the addition of Plaza Insurance Co., an admitted carrier in 47 jurisdictions. Eligible accounts for GMI’s business auto program include automobile fleets that involve commercial vehicles and private passenger cars to …

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]]> GCube, Assurant Partner on Solar Project Insurance Program http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/07/12/255336.htm Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:00:07 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=255336 GCube Insurance Services, Inc., the a provider of insurance for the renewable energy industry and Assurant, Inc., a provider of specialty insurance, have signed a distribution agreement to provide U.S. commercial solar project developers access to an insurance bundle and …

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]]> National Interstate Broadens Trucking Insurance Programs http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2012/06/26/253017.htm Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:56:48 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=253017 Richfield, Ohio-based National Interstate Insurance Co. announced it is expanding its trucking insurance program by targeting heavy haul, crane and rigging operations. The program offers coverage for auto liability, physical damage, workers’ compensation and general liability, and is available in …

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]]> Western Security Surplus Launches Admitted Bar, Restaurant Program in Calif. http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/west/2012/06/26/252973.htm Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:14:46 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=252973 Western Security Surplus Insurance Brokers has launched a bar, tavern and restaurant program in California. This is a brand new program in the California market, offering businesses products with access to an A- X rated, admitted market. In addition to …

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]]> The Business of Insuring Correctional Facilities http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/06/21/252439.htm Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:45:44 +0000 Andrea Wells http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=252439 Montana State Prison inmate files suit for $2.2 million in federal court after he injures a toe when his foot got caught in a grain auger at the prison dairy. A Howard County, Indiana, inmate files a lawsuit claiming the …

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]]> AAIS Revises Mobile-Homeowners Forms, Endorsements, Manual http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/06/08/250658.htm Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:09:45 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=250658 The American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS) has developed and filed a comprehensive revision to its mobile-homeowners program. AAIS is a national insurance advisory organization that develops policy forms and rating information used by more than 700 property/casualty insurers throughout …

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]]> Argo Insurance, Britt/Paulk Form New Pest Control Program http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/06/04/249951.htm Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:37:19 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=249951 Argo Insurance’s Commercial Specialty Programs unit will partner with Britt/Paulk Insurance Underwriters to offer insurance for residential and commercial pest control operators. The pest control program, which will be rolled out initially in 14 states,* will offer a package product …

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]]> Willis Launches Insurance Program for Equipment Rental Industry http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/05/23/248545.htm Wed, 23 May 2012 10:00:09 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=248545 Willis Programs of New Hampshire, Inc., a unit of Willis Group Holdings, has introduced a customized insurance product for rental yards and the equipment rental industry. Rent-itGuard will meet the insurance and risk management needs of businesses engaged in the …

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]]> OneBeacon Forms New Specialty Program Group http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/04/26/244866.htm Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:00:50 +0000 Amy O' Connor http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=244866 OneBeacon Insurance Group Ltd. has formed a new specialty business, OneBeacon Program Group (OBPG), which will be led by President Dan Beaudette. The group will focus on small to medium commercial business written through select managing general agents, managing general …

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]]> Ironshore Specialty Casualty Introduces Program for Firearm Risks http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/02/06/234261.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:10:52 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=234261 Ironshore Inc. has announced that its Specialty Casualty unit will provide casualty coverages for Cochrane and Company’s new Ammunition and Rifle Manufacturing Specialist Program. Additional coverage enhancements will be available to address the needs of firearm manufacturers and importers, retailers/dealers, …

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]]> Breckenridge Creates Program Business Underwriting Facility http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/01/09/230453.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:27:42 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=230453 Breckenridge Insurance Group has formed Blue River Underwriters, a program business facility. Blue River will manage and underwrite Breckenridge’s specialty program business. The new facility will open in Breckenridge’s suburban Atlanta headquarters, but the company will continue to operate underwriting …

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