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Commercial Premiums, Except Coastal Property, Continued Falling in 3Q
Nov 7 2006 // Commercial insurance premiums fell slightly in the third quarter of this year, representing a continuation of the trends that occurred in the past two quarters, according to the RIMS Benchmark Survey, which surveys current...
A year after Katrina, commercial property market ‘bleak’ in New Orleans
Nov 6 2006 // Placing of business is harder than it has ever been, agent says We insure a business in French Quarter in New Orleans which was unaffected by the flooding from Katrina and for the most part had fairly limited windstorm...
Survey: Commercial market softens, insurer appetite increases
Nov 6 2006 // The commercial property/casualty market continued to soften during the third quarter, with indications that some insurers are finding an appetite for business in which they previously were not interested, according to the...
There are no ‘mulligans’ in commercial property
Nov 6 2006 // Lessons in loss prevention help keep commercial property insurance clients from becoming statistics You may be familiar with the word “mulligan.” In golf it means a chance to do it over without a penalty....
A year after Katrina, commercial property market ‘bleak’ in New Orleans
Nov 5 2006 // We insure a business in French Quarter in New Orleans which was unaffected by the flooding from Katrina and for the most part had fairly limited windstorm damage,” said Parke Ellis, a principal with Gillis, Ellis...
Survey: Commercial market softens, insurer appetite increases
Nov 5 2006 // The commercial property/casualty market continued to soften during the third quarter, with indications that some insurers are finding an appetite for business in which they previously were not interested, according to the...
Commercial Property
Nov 5 2006 // N12 84 IT spurs need for underwriters Professional liability issues expected to grow
There are no ‘mulligans’ in commercial property
Nov 5 2006 // You may be familiar with the word “mulligan.” In golf it means a chance to do it over without a penalty. Unfortunately, in the world of loss prevention and property protection, a mulligan is typically not an...
Marsh Ends President’s Role; Targets Middle Market, Tech, Construction
Nov 3 2006 // Marsh Inc. announced a series of personnel moves its says are designed to encourage new business growth and retention levels. The company also announced the elimination of the role of president, now held by Bill Malloy,...
Employers Names Shappell Chief Strategy Officer
Nov 3 2006 // Reno, Nev.-based Employers has appointed Teresa Shappell senior vice president, chief strategy officer. She will focus on new initiatives and opportunities. Previously, Shappell was chairman of Shappell Inc., a consulting...
Washington Employers Save $315 Million in Workers’ Comp
Nov 3 2006 // Washington Governor Chris Gregoire announced that the state’s employers and workers would save an estimated $315 million in workers’ compensation premiums next year as the result of a six-month partial...
GNW-Evergreen Names Riedel Commercial Lines Manager
Nov 2 2006 // Los Angeles-based GNW-Evergreen Insurance Services LLC has hired Mari Riedel as its new commercial lines manager. Riedel will have senior-level responsibilities with accountability for departmental staffing, training,...
LWCC Stresses Fire Prevention Safety in the Workplace
Oct 26 2006 // In recognition of National Fire Prevention Month (October), Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC) is reminding employers to educate their employees about fire safety in the workplace. The Occupational...
Liberty Mutual Appoints LeRoy to Lead Large Commercial Division
Oct 20 2006 // Underscoring its commitment to the largest commercial insurance buyers, Liberty Mutual named Melissa A. LeRoy as regional vice president and managing director for its Major Accounts Division. Formed in 2005, Liberty...
Survey: Commercial Market Softens, Insurer Appetite Increases
Oct 19 2006 // The commercial property/casualty market continued to soften during the third quarter, with indications that some insurers are finding an appetite for business in which they previously were not interested, according to the...
New Website Launched For Business Insurance Agents
Oct 17 2006 // FindLocalInsurance.com, a network of insurance and financial Web sites has created a national directory of business insurance agents. InsureMyWork.com is now taking listing orders from business insurance agents. This site...
XL Capital Reorganizes Business Units
Oct 17 2006 // XL Capital Ltd out of Hamilton, Bermuda has changed the company’s financial reporting presentation by expanding its segment reporting to five segments. The new segment presentation will consist of the Insurance,...
Health Insurance Program for Small Businesses in Okla. to Expand
Oct 16 2006 // New rules expanding a program to help small businesses in Oklahoma provide health insurance for their employees are now in effect. Gov. Brad Henry announced Oct. 13 that he had signed Oklahoma Health Care Authority rules...
Small Business Hopes Elections Address Health, Taxes, Regulation
Oct 13 2006 // Some of the most frustrating problems facing small business owners — the ever-rising cost of health coverage, expanding government regulations and uncertainty about taxes — are again concerns as the midterm elections...
Hull & Company Newport Beach adds Market for Commercial Auto
Oct 13 2006 // Hull & Company in Newport Beach, Calif., has added an “A,” IX A.M. Best -rated carrier offering commercial auto in California. Classes written on an admitted basis include public auto (church buses,...
