Monthly Archives: October 2000

Timberline Acquires Financial Guardian

Timberline Insurance Services of Austin has acquired a significant portion of Houston-based Financial Guardian’s commercial business. The purchase marks what...

XL CUTS JOBS, CONSOLIDATES

Bermuda’s XL Capital Ltd. unveiled the second phase of its restructuring plan, announcing a refocusing on more profitable underwriting lines...

STATE FARM GOES BANKING

State Farm Insurance Cos. has received federal approval to offer banking services nationwide by late 2001. The company opened State...

CIGNA, ACE CLASS ACTION

A central Pennsylvania company has filed a class action complaint against insurance giants CIGNA and ACE for their refusal to...

AON, STATE FARM PEN AGREEMENT

Aon Corp. and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company have signed an agreement in which State Farm will market commercial...

GALLAGHER NET EARNINGS UP

Arthur J. Gallagher announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months that ended Sept. 30. Total revenues...

AGENTSECURE.COM LAUNCHES

AgentSecure.com has launched, providing agents access to carriers CNA, The Hartford, and Zurich. Rural and suburban agents who may not...

BROWN-FBI INQUIRY A SET-UP!

In a one-on-one interview with television reporter Scott Simmons, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Brown vowed to fight his conviction in...

RUSSELL GRACE PASSES AWAY

Russell R. Grace 90, founder and president of Russell Grace Inc. Insurance of Fort Worth died Friday, Sept. 29. A...