Ironshore International has launched an insurance product that responds to the heightened risk exposure associated with high-profile events. The new product, “SecurEvent,” is a single broad form policy that offers a suite of coverage protection, including broad form contingency, general …
NAS Insurance Services has introduced a new brand for its its Entertainment & Sports division called Alive Risk, to meet the growing demand for specialized live event insurance coverage. Headed by Jerid Schmickle and Tim Troester, the new business unit …
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. has expanded its coverage for entertainment events and productions to smaller special events with the short term event program (STEP). The entertainment division at Fireman’s Fund is partnering with R.V. Nuccio & Associates, Inc., an agency …
NAS Insurance Services has introduced special events contingency and liability programs through its new Entertainment and Sports facility. Headed by Jerid Schmickle, the programs are available to entertainment, hospitality, media and sports organizations or individuals for concerts, festivals, sporting events …
An anonymous donor has stepped up to ensure the Bessie Smith Strut will go on, preserving the annual music event honoring the hometown blues singer. The board chairman of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center told the Chattanooga City Council that …
The question of whether the Bessie Smith Strut remains in downtown Chattanooga or is moved to the Riverbend site may hinge on who takes responsible for it. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported that Chip Baker, executive director of Friends …
Novato, Calif.-based Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. in partnership with Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty have created an experienced underwriting team to further expand its entertainment division and capabilities in North America. With the addition of this team, Fireman’s Fund has …
The Protector Plan for Events, underwritten by Travelers, has been expanded to go beyond weddings and deliver specific coverages for private special events including parties for anniversaries, birthdays, sweet sixteen celebrations, baby showers, holiday parties, retirements and many others. Consumers …
Sports Insurance Specialists (SIS), LLC, a sports and special events insurance brokerage has opened in Fort Wayne, Ind. The brokerage was started by Jeff Ladd, who most recently served as a liaison for sports insurance markets. The organization specializes in …
The Indiana State Fair canceled its Sunday activities after a deadly stage collapse. At least four people died and dozens were injured Saturday when a strong wind gust toppled the rigging on the stage where country band Sugarland was scheduled …
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