The Main Street America Group has appointed Bruce Fox to serve as the group’s general counsel. Fox has been serving as corporate counsel for the property and casualty group since 2007. He will report to Main Street America chairman, president, …
A Texas-based workers’ compensation insurer has lost its appeal of rulings by the Florida insurance commissioner that have blocked it from doing business in the state. On Jan 20, without explanation, a three-judge panel in Florida’s First District Court of …
The Republican takeover of the House of Representatives bodes well for the insurance industry, according to one leading Washington insurance lobbyist. “I think it will be an environment that will be a little more balanced for the pro business viewpoint. …
K&K Insurance has appointed Stuart Holloway as regional sales representative for its Southeast territory. The territory includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. K&K, is a division of Aon Underwriting Managers and …
Texting while driving would be illegal in Oklahoma under a bill being proposed in the House. State Rep. Danny Morgan, D-Prague, unveiled the bill Jan. 19, flanked by members of law enforcement, health officials and insurance and wireless telephone company …
Crump Insurance Services has hired Matthew Domitrovich as assistant vice vresident, broker in its Chicago office. Domitrovich has more than four years’ experience placing casualty risks. He previously was with Colemont/AmWINS where he was a broker in the casualty department. …
Missouri House members have given first-round approval to a tax break for small businesses, which is a priority for the chamber’s Republican leaders. The businesses would be eligible for a $10,000 tax deduction for each full-time job that they create …
Shipments of bulk cargo such as iron ore on the Great Lakes jumped by one-third last year, a hopeful sign for a region battered by the recession, an industry spokesman said Jan. 19. The Lake Carriers Association credited a gradually …
Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens has issued an order directing insurers to exercise leniency in dealing with individuals and businesses that may have trouble paying premiums due the winter storms that swept through the state earlier this month. Georgia experienced …
The Republicans in the Oklahoma Senate say they are focusing on job creation and budget challenges in their legislative agenda this year. Workers’ compensation and tort reform are among the initiatives they say are important. Announcing their legislative intent for …
