May 13, 2006
Nationwide Insurance has appointed Kyle G. Caswell as an agency executive in Georgia. Caswell will serve the North Metro Atlanta market as the company continues to expand its presence in the Southeast. Caswell is hosting a grand opening event to …
May 13, 2006
Shawn Edwin Linger, of Fairmont, W.Va. has pleaded guilty to one felony count of embezzlement, according to Insurance Commissioner Jane L. Cline. Linger admitted to taking more than $18,000 in premium payments made to his employer, Jim Lively Insurance, Inc. …
May 12, 2006
Aon’s Affinity Business Expanded Through Acquisition of JLT Services Corporation Division Affinity Insurance Services Inc., a subsidiary of Aon Corp., has acquired a division of JLT Services Corporation (JLT) specializing in program administration for association-sponsored insurance programs. Long-term relationships have …
May 12, 2006
California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi announced the arrests of three suspects who were allegedly said to have participated in the staging of auto collisions on the 605 Freeway. Three of the suspects — Liliana Mazariegos, 30, Exau Gonzalez Yanez, 22, …
May 12, 2006
Pacific Wholesale Insurance Brokers, LLC (PWIB) has named Renee K. Belgarde as senior vice president and West Coast property director. Belgarde has been in the insurance industry for 23 years. She worked 10 years on the retail side and 13 …
May 12, 2006
The number of vehicles stolen in South Carolina has risen for the seventh year in a row. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) annual report on auto theft rates, Hot Spots, there were nearly 24,000 vehicles stolen in …
May 12, 2006
Stamford, CT and Valparaiso, IN – Cornerstone Appraisal Services (Cornerstone) , a provider of high-value inspections and inspection technology for insurance carriers, and e2Value®, Inc., a leading provider of Insurance-to-Value Internet applications, announced today the complete integration of e2Value’s Expert …
May 12, 2006
The Republic Companies Group Inc., headquartered in Dallas, reported higher revenues and increased premiums in the first quarter of 2006 compared with the same period in 2005. According to the company, Republic’s first quarter highlights include: –Revenues: $68.4 million, an …
May 12, 2006
The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas will hold its 109th Conference & Trade Show June 15-16, 2006, at The Westin Galleria in Houston. The association noted that the 109th annual conference features an impressive lineup of innovative and practical sales …
May 12, 2006
As hurricane season approaches, officials at the Texas Department of Insurance are reminding all Gulf Coast home and business owners that it is important to periodically review their insurance policies to ensure that coverages are adequate and up-to-date. Hurricane season …