Victor O. Schinnerer in Maryland Hires Wallace as Chief Underwriting Officer
Underwriting manager Victor O. Schinnerer & Company Inc. has hired John Wallace as its chief underwriting officer, a newly created position within the firm.
‘Pull Aside, Stay Alive,’ Says Arizona Campaign
Arizona officials are launching a new public-education campaign on highway safety, using a recent dust-related fatal crash to promote the message of “pull aside, stay alive.” The Department of Transportation says the new campaign is keyed to the approaching summer …
Farmers of Salem in New Jersey Appoints Doherty as New CEO
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Salem County (Farmers of Salem) in New Jersey appointed James R. Doherty to succeed Kent W. Jones as president and chief executive officer effective July 7,2014.
Washington Doctor Accused of Sexting During Surgery
The Washington state Medical Quality Assurance Commission says it has suspended the license of a Seattle anesthesiologist accused of frequently exchanging sexually explicit texts during surgeries. A statement issued Monday by the state Health Department says Dr. Arthur K. Zilberstein …
Nelson Named Chief Marketing Officer at American Modern Insurance
Amelia, Ohio-based American Modern Insurance Group appointed Tammy Nelson as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. She will be responsible for the direction and management of the marketing and promotion of the organization’s products and services. Nelson most recently …
Stakes for P/C Insurers ‘High’ If Congress Shifts TRIA Burden: Moody’s
If Congress acts to extend the federal government backstop for terrorism insurance, the new version will likely impose higher deductibles and risk retentions on U.S. property/casualty insurers, says Moody’s Investors Service in a new report. In its report, “Debate on …
Florida Hearing Set for Zimmerman Defamation Claim Against NBC
The judge in George Zimmerman’s defamation lawsuit against NBC Universal is set to hear arguments on a request by the media company to dismiss the case. A hearing has been set for June 19. The case had been postponed pending …
Atlanta Braves Cite ‘Baseball Rule’ in Injury Suit Defense
The Atlanta Braves baseball team has asked an appeals court to uphold a special rule and find the team not liable for the serious injuries suffered by a 6-year-old girl who was struck by a ball. Lawyers for the team …
Judge Approves $1.6M Settlement in South Carolina Train Crash
A judge has approved a $1.6 million settlement for people injured and killed in the 2011 crash of a children’s train ride at a Spartanburg park. Authorities say it will be split among the more than two dozen victims, including …
Patent Risk, Insurance Firm RPX Eyes Supplier of Patent Owner Data
Patent risk management company RPX Corp. is in advanced talks to acquire litigation data provider PatentFreedom, three sources familiar with the deal said, a move that highlights the growing importance of services for companies trying to fend off patent lawsuits. …