American Strategic Insurance Group, of St. Petersburg, Fla., received an upgrade of its Financial Strength Rating from financial rating firm, A.M. Best. Based on a comprehensive evaluation of the company’s balance sheet strength, operating performance and business profile, A.M. Best …
Portland Police Bureau Fraud Detectives and investigators from the State of Oregon Insurance Division of the Department of Consumer & Business Services have executed a search warrant at Trautman Perrin & Hale Insurance in connection with an ongoing investigation of …
Hawaii’s Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Insurance Division has issued an order to authorize additional nonresident independent adjusters to help homeowners and businesses with their insurance claims, following the recent storms that battered the state and caused extensive …
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has asked insurance companies and other regulated entities to take voluntary steps to ensure that homeowners, businesses and consumers affected by December’s winter storms don’t suffer additional unnecessary hardship. The Insurance Commissioner’s plea is a …
Risk Management Solutions Provider Dyadem recently opened its U.S. headquarters in Houston, Texas. Dyadem’s Houston office will address the needs of its existing and rapidly growing U.S. customer base, particularly in the petrochemical and refinery industry, the company announced. Dyadem …
San Francisco-based Wells Fargo Insurance Services has named Kevin Brogan managing director, national practice leader, casualty. He will be based at the company’s corporate headquarters in Chicago. In his new role, Brogan will work with the company’s national and regional …
McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Irvine, Calif., a BB&T Co. broker has appointed Timothy J. Mooney senior vice president in its Northern California operations. Mooney has more than 20 years of insurance experience and will be responsible for business development, …
Washington’s minimum wage will increase 14 cents to $8.07 an hour beginning Jan. 1, 2008, according to the Department of Labor and Industries. Washington’s minimum wage applies to workers in both agriculture and non-agricultural jobs, although 14- and 15-year-olds may …
The Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Services (OFIS) has issued a “cease and desist” order against a Flint insurance agent for selling bogus Michigan no-fault auto insurance certificates. Chris Densmore, owner of Densmore Insurance Agency, has been illegally issuing …
Robert Swayze, executive vice president of Eustis Insurance & Benefits in New Orleans, has been elected president of RiskProNet International, a network of 26 independent insurance brokers throughout the United States and Canada. Three new board members also have been …
