Gerlinde Thomas doesn’t often get deeply involved in politics, and during a recent interview she wasn’t even 100 percent sure what party she’s in. “I think I’m a registered Democrat,” said Thomas, a nurse who lives in Pinellas County, near …
France’s SCOR Group posted an impressive first half of 2006 with net income up 42 percent to €102 million ($131 million) compared to the €72 million ($92.5 million) it earned in the same period of 2005. Other earnings highlights include …
In anticipation of the upcoming Reinsurance Rendezvous in Monte Carlo, Lloyd’s has presented an outline of its reinsurance activities and announced the creation of a Cayman Islands-based sidecar, Thunderbird Re, to back up the capacity of its Syndicates. The world’s …
The U.K.-based Beazley Group plc posted slightly lower pre-tax profits for the six months ended 30 June 2006 of £28.3 million ($54 million), compared to £35.2 million ($67 million) for the same period of 2005. However, Beazley’s profits, before tax …
Although they infrequently touch land, the Pacific Ocean has hurricanes too, and John is a bad one. The storm is currently hugging the coast of Mexico. Its center was located near latitude 18.3 north/longitude 104.9 west or about 75 miles/120 …
National Contractors Insurance Company, Inc., a Risk Retention Group (NCIC) specializes in general liability insurance for the licensed general and artisan contractor. Minimum Premium for most artesian classes and markets begin at $1,500, general contractor at $3,000. Industry required endorsements …
Criminal charges have been filed against a Potter County, Pa. insurance agent who is accused of stealing more than $21,000 in insurance premiums from clients for online gambling and other personal uses, according to Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett. The …
There have been 483,693 claims filed and more than $10.5 billion paid to Mississippians for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, according to the Mississippi Insurance Department. Those numbers were as of August 1, 2006 and include figures from private insurance companies, …
Itasca, Ill-.based Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported today that Robert E. (Bob) Gallagher, chairman of the Board, has passed away following a brief illness. “My uncle Bob was a true leader and an inspiration both to his peers and …
Seattle-based Safeco has announced the sale of its headquarters complex in Seattle’s University District to the University of Washington for $130 million. The sale follows Safeco’s previously announced strategy to lease rather than own space and consolidate its Puget Sound …
