Japan’s Millea Holdings, Inc., (Tokio Marine and Nichido Fire) announced plans to reorganize the Bermuda-based Kiln Group, which it agreed to acquire last December (See IJ web site – https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2007/12/14/85660.htm). The group will also wind up its Vetra investment vehicle. …
As hurricanes go, it isn’t, but tropical depression Arthur has nonetheless won the distinction as the the first named storm of the current season. The most recent – and last – bulletin from the National Hurricane Center in Miami, indicated …
Federal officials approved for more than $600,000 in federal disaster aid for Georgia residents affected by tornadoes that tore through the state in May. A news release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency says 3,300 victims of the Mother’s Day …
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The number of people injured in crashes on U.S. highways has declined every year since 1995, according to federal officials. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters noted that there were 4.8 percent fewer injuries in 2006 (2,575,000) than in 2005. The …
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has selected San Francisco’s Edgewood Center for Children and Families as the official charity for its 2008 Summer National Meeting. This selection is part of the NAIC’s year-long charitable initiative to support organizations …
Union General of Concord, Calif., has an “A+” rated carrier offering coverage for common area exposure for homeowners associations. Pricing is on a per unit basis. Limits up to $2 million occurrence/$3 million aggregate are available. Coverage is available for …
Professional Program Insurance Brokerage in Novato, Calif., has introduced a cosmetic products liability program. PPIB has appointed New Jersey-based Marine Agency Corp. as the exclusive managing general agent for the plan. The program will cover those selling both name brand …
Monarch E&S Insurance Services is offering an accountants professional liability program in California. Policy coverage features include first dollar defense; personal injury; additonal claims expense limit; aggregate deductible; and other for defense outside the limit. Coverage may be enhanced to …
Gov. Matt Blunt recently announced that Linda Bohrer will serve as acting director for the Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration. Bohrer started working for the department in 1994 and currently serves as director of the department’s Insurance …
