Independent Agency System Marked by Changes and Challenges February 28, 2012 By Stephanie K. Jones Robust merger and acquisition activity, carrier relocations and an aging workforce are influencing independent insurance agencies in ways an agency...
Calkin Promoted to Divisional President at Great American Insurance February 28, 2012 Cincinnati, Ohio-based Great American Insurance Group has promoted Mark Calkin to divisional president of its trucking division. Calkin has been...
Nebraska Bill Would Create Disaster Housing Fund February 28, 2012 By Michael Avok Nebraska needs to create a temporary housing fund to help people who lose their homes to flooding, tornadoes and other...
Roush Joins B & B in Southern California February 27, 2012 Stephanie Roush has joined Agoura Hills based B & B Premier Insurance Solutions Inc. as an account executive. Roush, who...
Willis Peru Sells 49.9% Stake to Credicorp in Partnership Move February 27, 2012 Willis Europe BV, a subsidiary of global insurance broker, Willis Group Holdings plc, and Peruvian financial services group Credicorp Ltd,...
Former BUPA Head Gooding Joins XL Board February 27, 2012 XL Group plc announced that Valerie F. Gooding has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective at the...
Surplus Lines Analysis: Multistate Clearinghouse Economics Don’t Work February 27, 2012 By Richard Brown Recent data from Florida indicate that the economics for a multistate surplus lines tax allocation clearinghouse are unworkable. There simply...
Apheta, O’Riordan Announce Strategic National Partnership February 27, 2012 San Diego, Calif.-based O’Riordan and Associates, a strategic financial planning and insurance firm, announced it has merged with Apheta, a...
Oklahoma Panel Rejects Earthquake Insurance Notification Bill February 27, 2012 An Oklahoma state representative said he is disappointed that a legislative panel rejected a bill aimed at informing consumers about...
Workplace Bullying Could Become Safety Violation in Hawaii February 27, 2012 Bullying, abuse and verbal harassment in the workplace may cause employees physical and psychological harm. That’s part of the rationale...