Monthly Archives: <span>June 2017</span>

Arrowhead Acquires TriCoast Insurance Services in California

Brown & Brown subsidiary Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc. has acquired substantially all of the assets of Camarillo, Calif.-based TriCoast Insurance. The announcement was made on Monday by J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, Inc., and …

Moody in Colorado Joins Board of RiskProNet International

Troy Moody, chief operations officer of Moody Insurance Agency Inc. in Colorado, has been elected to the board of directors of RiskProNet International. Moody Insurance Agency offers risk management solutions, insurance, bonding, employee benefits and personal lines. The agency has …

3 Tennessee Prosecutors Join Forces in Suit Against Opioid Drug Makers

A new lawsuit invokes the plight of a baby born dependent on opioid drugs, as three Tennessee prosecutors and the baby’s guardian accuse several drug manufacturers of unleashing an epidemic through deceptive marketing about the risks of addiction to painkillers. …

Markel UK Launches Media, Creative Industry Coverage

Markel UK has launched a package policy for media and creative industries that provides a wide range of covers to a broad selection of businesses, as well as access to a free debt recovery helpline, provided by solicitors DWF. Markel’s …

Texas Seeks Input on Draft Compound Drug Rule Amendments

The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is now accepting comments on informal draft compound drug rule amendments. An informal draft of amendments to 28 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) ยงยง134.500, 134.530, and 134.540, available on the TDI …

Cunningham Lindsey Names Daniel as U.S. COO

Cunningham Lindsey, a global loss adjusting and risk management services company, has appointed Larry “Dan” Daniel as chief operating officer (COO) of its U.S. loss adjusting business. He is based in Dallas. Daniel will provide strategic direction for U.S. operations …

Arkansas Insurance Regulators OK Allied World, Vantapro Specialty Acquisition

The Arkansas Insurance Department has approved the acquisition of two domestic affiliated companies, Allied World Surplus Lines Insurance (AWSLIC) and Vantapro Specialty Insurance Co., by Swiss and Canadian companies. AWSLIC and Vantapro are each an Arkansas domiciled insurance company and …

Michigan Truck Driver Wins Appeal in ‘Transportational Use’ Insurance Case

The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Detroit-area man who is seeking insurance benefits for injuries suffered when he got out of his pickup truck. Daniel Kemp tore a calf muscle while stretching on his tiptoes to …

Michigan’s Amerisure Insurance Names Spaude as VP, Finance

Farmington Hills, Mich.-based Amerisure Insurance has promoted Chris Spaude to vice president of finance. In this position, Spaude directly reports to Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Matt Simon. Spaude will be responsible for, and collaborate with, Amerisure’s strategic and operational …

Massachusetts Public Works Employee Dies After Lawn Tractor Overturns

Officials say a Massachusetts Department of Public Works employee has died after a lawn tractor he was driving overturned and landed on top of him. Police say the Plainville DPW employee was cutting grass Thursday near a town pumping station. …