Kurt C. Bingeman, CPCU, ASLI, RPLU, CIW, owner and president of Russell Bond & Co., Inc., a regional Excess & Surplus Insurance Wholesaler and Managing General Agent based in Buffalo, N.Y., is the 2004 recipient of the Insurance Women of …
The Bermuda-based Catlin Group Limited (CGL) has confirmed its intention to offer shares to the public. (See IJ Website Mar.4) and to seek a listing on the London Stock Exchange. CGL, which does business both in Bermuda and at Lloyd’s, …
A recent ruling by the Connecticut Supreme Court has resulted in what insurers say is “a reasonable solution” to the issue of placing limits on financial compensation for emotional distress. The court determined that when a bystander’s emotional distress is …
Darien, Ill.-based online brokerage Quotesmith.com announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of privately held Life Quotes Inc., an Evergreen, Colo.-based life insurance agency which boasts, “Where you never have to meet a life insurance …
Overland Park, Kan.-based agency franchise network Brooke Corp. announced selected January results for its franchise and finance subsidiaries. The company’s franchise subsidiary, Brooke Franchise Corp., consulted with franchisees and others in the acquisition of businesses in the states of California, …
The competition for the most prestigious awards given to insurance marketing communications professionals kicks off today with a worldwide call for entries for the annual Showcase™ Awards, presented by the Insurance Marketing Communications Association SM (www.imcanet.com). The Showcase Awards are …
The Personal Insurance Federation of California (PIFC) announced that the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) has been unanimously approved by the PIFC Board of Directors to become the newest associate member of the Federation, California’s leading personal lines …
The West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency is applauding McDonald’s for the company’s recent decision to phase out the “Supersize” portions from its menu. Tom Susman, PEIA Director said, “While we are encouraged by this move, we are waiting to …
ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, announced the opening of their ninth repair center in Colorado. The facility, located at 9035 South Woodman Way in Parker, CO, will increase the number of ABRA repair centers …
With the condition that the combined firm keeps certain employment, tax and charitable commitments to her state, Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Susan Cogswell has approved the acquisition of Travelers Property Casualty Corp. in Hartford by St. Paul Companies. Inc. of Minnesota. …
