Monthly Archives: <span>April 2011</span>

EPIC Names Reidy Principal in San Francisco

EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has added Edward J. Reidy as principal. Reidy brings 30 years of Fortune 50, Big Five professional services, early stage technology/organic food enterprise and risk …

IronPro Introduces Kidnap & Ransom Coverage

IronPro, the professional liability unit of Ironshore Inc., has introduced a kidnap & ransom product to complement its suite of management liability coverages. IronPro is offering kidnap & ransom coverage complete with crisis response services, as a leading standalone policy, …

NFIB, EMPLOYERS Expand Work Comp Program to Additional States

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has extended discounted workers’ compensation coverage benefits to its members in Indiana, North Carolina, Virginia and Missouri through EMPLOYERS. EMPLOYERS currently offers NFIB members discounted workers’ compensation coverage in 10 states with plans …

Washington Special Legislative Session to Address Workers’ Comp

Washington’s Legislature is being called into a special session that starts today at 9 a.m., with workers’ compensation insurance among the topics to be discussed, according to Gov. Chris Gregoire. “This Legislature has come together in the toughest of times …

Extended Auto Warranty Company Settles Missouri Lawsuit for $125K

Missouri is set to receive $125,000 under a settlement with a vehicle extended service contract seller. Attorney General Chris Koster said the state reached a settlement with St. Charles-based Dealers Warranty, LLC, d/b/a Mogi, and its owner, Brian Marino, in …

Crump Hires Landry in Cincinnati, Expands National Property Practice

John Landry has joined Crump Insurance Services Inc.’s (Crump P&C) national property practice as senior vice president in Cincinnati, Ohio. This hire is part of Crump’s strategic plan to increase the depth of property specialization across its nationwide network of …

Hail Storm Slams Abilene, Brings Some Relief to Wildfire Area

Baseball size hail hit Abilene, Texas, on April 24 causing property damage to vehicles, homes and businesses. Hail fell from a line of storms that passed over the southern half of the city and continued to move eastward all the …

Baudouin Appointed CEO of Aon Global Client Network

Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Christopher Baudouin as chief executive officer of the Aon Global Client Network. Most recently, Baudouin served in a dual capacity as president and CEO of Aon Risk Solutions Mexico and chief operating officer of Aon …

W.R. Berkley Reports Slight Price Increases in Q1

Prices were up in nearly all segments at W.R. Berkley Corp. in the first quarter while overall net written premiums grew 10 percent. Net income for the quarter was $116 million, or 79 cents per share, compared to $119 million, …

Scott Joins Florida’s Corporate Insurance Advisors

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based insurance brokerage firm Corporate Insurance Advisors (CIA) has added Alex Scott to its team of producers as it pursues expansion in south Florida. Scott will focus on middle market clients. Scott brings 20 years of insurance brokerage …