Indiana-based Conseco Inc. recently announced that William Fritts has joined the company as executive vice president, government relations. “Bill’s extensive experience in government relations and the insurance industry will be an important asset to our senior leadership team,” said William …
Springfield, Ill.-based Horace Mann Educators Corporation has released a new portfolio of life insurance products, “Life by Design.” the products are designed specifically for educators and will offer greater choices for protecting families, the company says. The “Life by Design” …
An estimated 500,000 cars were damaged by hurricanes last year. Unfortunately, many of these vehicles have been purchased by dishonest auto dealers, cleaned up and then sold, with their flood damage history illegally hidden, according to the Insurance Information Institute …
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) of the property/casualty subsidiaries of The Chubb Corporation (Chubb) and has affirmed the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” and “aa+” of Chubb and Federal Insurance Company, …
While enjoying Spring Break, the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association recommends homeowners and renters make sure they don’t leave behind an open invitation for burglars. Tipping off thieves that you’re away from home can easily be avoided by following a …
Honolulu motorcycle riders are most likely to have their bikes stolen, although the city is the 53rd largest metropolitan area, according to a recent study by Progressive Group of Insurance Companies. A motorcyclist in Honolulu is four times more likely …
Legislation protecting emergency medical dispatchers from lawsuits has passed the Oklahoma House Appropriations and Budget Committee. The House of Representatives reported that House Bill 2879, by State Representatives Doug Cox and Larry Glenn, gives “emergency medical dispatch” protection against lawsuits …
Californians believe that their state is prone to disasters, but see little motivation to prepare for nature’s crushing blows, a new poll has found. The poll, sponsored by the Insurance Information Network of California and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, found …
More than a dozen Texas cities have enacted ordinances allowing police officers to ticket uninsured motorists and tow their vehicles, the Insurance Council of Texas reported. The policy has begun to spread rapidly as city officials and their constituents express …
Legislation issues affecting insurance agents will be discussed by guest speaker Rep. Dennis A. Ross, D-Lakeland, and other industry leaders during the Annual Legislative “Fly-In” being held March 29 to 30 by the Florida Association of Insurance Agent’s in Tallahassee. …
