Lloyd’s Deputy Chairman, John Coldman, addressing the Italian Lloyd’s Correspondent’s Association on Friday (before the blackout) in Milan, highlighted the growing opportunities presented by the expansion of the European Union, but also warned that the ever changing nature of the …
Hurricane Juan, a category 2 storm on the Saffir/Simpson scale with sustained winds of around 80 mph (130 kph), slammed into Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island early this morning, bringing heavy rains and storm surge flooding. According to the …
The entire Italian Peninsula from Venice to Sicily was plunged into darkness early Saturday morning by a massive power failure that knocked out the national electrical grid, stranding travelers, creating chaos in the streets and largely bringing the country to …
The American Insurance Association has issued a bulletin which indicates that New Hampshire’s adoption of Rule INS 3701.01, implementing regulations for safeguarding customer under Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, is consistent with the act’s requirements, and “most other state regulation.” Paul Moran, AIA …
John M. Walker, Jr., Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, has issued a ruling denying Silverstein Properties’ motion for summary judgment in its battle with Swiss Re, Travelers and other insurers over the amount …
Calif.-based Yates & Associates has added a new transportation division in their Glendale Office. Robert Mendez, assistant vice president, MGA transportation will head the Division. Frances Magana, associate broker will be joining Mendez in the new transportation division. She and …
In an obvious gaffe in the Sept. 24 recall debate, Arnold Schwarzenegger called the recently passed Workers’ Compensation Reforms, “pre-election bogus.” Senator Richard Alarcón (D-Van Nuys) the Senate Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Conference Committee responded to Schwarzenegger’s comments. “It’s …
Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher announced he has promoted Rod Stirman to the position of Director of the Real Estate Appraiser Board effective Oct. 1. As part of his duties as Insurance Commissioner, Fisher administers the Real Estate Appraiser Board. …
Dallas-based international insurance brokerage and consulting company Summit Global Partners announced that industry veteran Joseph R. Wiedemann has been named chairman of its Board of Directors. Additionally, Summit Global said it formed a new Office of the President and put …
Consolidated Billing Company (CBC) of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., reported that Timothy G. Staaf has joined the company as regional sales manager responsible for business development, sales and marketing in the Eastern sector of the United States. A national third-party administrator, …
