Monthly Archives: <span>September 2016</span>

Hiscox USA Expands Allied Healthcare Coverage to Pharmacies

Hiscox has launched a new coverage designed specifically for pharmacies that will complement Hiscox’s existing tailored forms in Allied Healthcare, including ambulance and medical transportation, beauty salon and day spa, and home healthcare products. Hiscox’s set of coverages are customized …

Atlanta OKs Ridesharing Services at Airport

The Atlanta City Council has approved a plan to allow Uber and other ridesharing services at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. WXIA-TV reports the city council approved the plan 14-1 at its Monday meeting. It will take effect January 1, 2017. …

West Virginia Lawmakers Approve $85M in Flood Relief

West Virginia lawmakers have finished a brief session addressing recovery costs from deadly floods in June. The Senate adjourned Tuesday after confirming gubernatorial appointments. The House of Delegates adjourned Monday. Senators unanimously approved a bill Monday allocating $85 million for …

Former L.A. Broker Convicted of Stealing Insurance Premiums

Martin McCloskey, 69, of PiƱon Hills, Calif., pleaded guilty this week to three felony counts of grand theft and theft of fiduciary funds after defrauding his customers by failing to remit to insurance companies more than $58,000 in premiums he …

Listeria Fear Prompts Kellogg’s Eggo Waffle Recall

Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Co. is recalling about 10,000 cases of its Eggo Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles in 25 states because they could be contaminated with the bacteria listeria. Listeria can cause serious and even deadly infections. It primarily affects …

AF Group Names AIG’s Kuss as Sr. VP, Chief Claims Officer

AF Group, based in Lansing, Michigan, hired Jeff Kuss as senior vice president and chief claims officer. Kuss will lead a team responsible for claims administration, investigative services, medical management, large loss, subrogation and workers’ compensation practices for the organization. …

Worldwide Facilities Taps Perry As a Broker in Arizona

Worldwide Facilities LLC has added Aaron Perry to its team of brokers in Phoenix, Ariz. He focuses on construction and manufacturing. Perry has six years of wholesale insurance experience. He was previously with firms including Horizon Risk Insurance Services Inc., …

NIF Group Adds Property, Inland Marine Coverage to Luxury Homebuilders Program

NIF Group, Inc. and ProSight Specialty have added property and inland marine coverages to the Luxury Homebuilders and Remodelers Program currently available in Calif., Ariz., Nev., and Wash. The Luxury Homebuilders and Remodelers Program is designed for the “high-end” general …

Chubb Rolls Out New Business Owner’s Policy for Small Business

Chubb is rolling out a new business owner’s policy, Chubb BOP. Crafted for small businesses, Chubb BOP incorporates protection for property and liability exposures, a supporting umbrella liability product, and the option to add workers’ compensation, commercial auto, and management …

Orchid Underwriters Expands Commercial Lines Programs into North, South Carolina

Orchid Underwriters, a specialty underwriter of excess & surplus insurance focusing on coastal properties, is expanding its commercial lines products into North Carolina and South Carolina. This is in addition to the current states of Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, and …