Yearly Archives: <span>2004</span>

Sullivan & Sullivan Introduces “WebTrac” Virtual Service Center

Stockton, Calif.-based Sullivan & Sullivan General Insurance Agency (www.Sullivan-Sullivan.com) has released its on-line “Virtual Service Center.” Powered by WebApp Technologies’ “WebTrac” system, Sullivan & Sullivan now offers producers and insureds access to their policy and account information via the Internet. …

Former Ariz. Director of Insurance Cohen Joins Law Firm

Former Arizona Director of Insurance, Charles R. Cohen, recently became “of counsel” to the Phoenix law firm of Ridenour, Hienton, Harper, Kelhoffer, Lewis & Garth. Cohen will provide legal, consulting and expert witness services to the firm. His areas of …

New Workers’ Comp Tool Compares States

Policymakers and others interested in comparing workers compensation systems among states have a new tool from the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute, based in Cambridge, Mass. CompScope is a new tool that annually track changes in state trends and system performance. …

Feds See No Harm in Anthem-WellPoint Merger

The U.S. Justice Department has ruled that the proposed merger of health insurers WellPoint Health Networks Inc. and Anthem Inc. will not harm competition or consumers, leaving it up to state regulators whether the mega-deal will be allowed to go …

PIANJ Input on Auto Insurance Purchasing Planner

The Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey Inc. has issued a bulletin commending the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance’s initiative to educate consumers through its new Auto Insurance Purchasing Planner. “The DOBI sought input from multiple trade associations, …

Pa. Gov. Informs Med Students on Reform Plan

Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell, recently met with student representatives from the state’s eight medical schools and assured them that he shares their concerns about rising medical malpractice insurance costs. The governor reviewed his plan to guarantee that all Pennsylvanians …

PIACT Opposes Agency Termination Proposals

The Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut Inc. has issued an announcement indicating its opposition to House Bill 5547, which it says would “tamper with a section of Connecticut’s Insurance Law that provides important protections to many insurance agents and their …

NYC to Host NAIC Meeting March 13-16

New York’s Superintendent of Insurance Gregory V. Serio announced that New York City will host the 2004 Spring National Meeting of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) from March 13-16th. “The meeting will provide a valuable forum for the …

S&P Affirms, Withdraws Amedex ‘A-‘ Ratings

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services announced that it has affirmed its ‘A-‘ counterparty credit and financial strength ratings and negative outlook on Amedex Insurance Co. S&P then said that it had withdrawn the ratings at the company’s request. “The ratings …

Arch Expands U.K. Executive Assurance Team

Arch Capital (UK) Ltd., a subsidiary of Arch Insurance Group (US), has appointed Hedley Blane as underwriting manager with the UK’s Executive Assurance team effective from 25 February. He joins Arch from ACE Europe where he was a senior underwriter …