Yearly Archives: <span>2005</span>

Dealey, Renton & Associates’ President Named to PLAN Office Position

California-based Dealey, Renton & Associates announced the election of its President and CEO, Alfred Chinn, to the office of president of PLAN, the Professional Liability Agents’ Network, at PLAN’s annual meeting in San Francisco last month. A network of insurance …

Aon Announces Dividend

Aon Corporation today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share. The cash dividend is payable on Nov. 14, 2005 to common stockholders of record at the close of business on Nov. 1, 2005. Aon Corporation, based in …

Integro Adds Execs at Chicago Office

Insurance brokerage Integro Ltd. has hired three new executives to serve in its Chicago office. Gregory J. Suffield has been appointed managing principal, healthcare; Katherine A. Battaglia will serve as principal, client development, pProperty; and Donald A. Glazier will hold …

Gen Re Ex-CEO May Face SEC Suit

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. announced on Friday that Ronald E. Ferguson, the former chief executive officer of General Re Corporation, received a “Wells notice” from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) in connection with its ongoing investigation …

Judge Throws Out $700 Million Jury Award in Executive Life Suit

A federal judge has thrown out a $700 million (euro586 million) award for punitive damages won by the state of California in a lawsuit stemming from the takeover of failed insurer Executive Life by French investors. U.S. District Court Judge …

PIA of Fla. Recognized for 50 Months of Positive Membership Growth

The Professional Insurance Agents of Florida (PIA) has received special recognition for achieving an unprecedented 50 consecutive months of positive gains in membership. PIA of Florida received the Special Recognition of Achievement award during a national PIA awards ceremony in …

Educational Seminar Kicks Off Big ‘I’ of W.Va.’s Annual Conference

An educational seminar on “Glitches, Hitches and Fixes,” by Fred Macy of Gray Wolf Insurance Seminars kicks off the Friday afternoon opening of the Professional Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (Big “I”) convention at the Clarion Hotel and …

Brownyard Ups Limits for Umbrella/Excess Liability Program

Brownyard Group recently expanded Brownguard – its flagship package program for security guard firms – to include limits up to $5 million. Brownguard provides broad coverage which includes: General Liability, Excess/Umbrella Liability, Workers Compensation, Property, Auto and First and Third …

Hertz Doubles Size of Gulf Coast Fleet; More Vehicles on the Way

Hertz Corporation announced that it has doubled the size of its Gulf Coast fleet, with the addition of thousands of vehicles, to assist all customers, but especially individuals needing cars because their cars have been damaged or lost due to …

Digital Photography Service Expands To Florida, Colorado

RESEDA, CA – FastSnap announced today that its digital photography service is now available in Florida and Colorado. Agents in California, Arizona, Oregon, and Nevada rely on the service when they can’t make a personal visit to the property, said …