Latest Commercial Lines Headlines
All the headlines from our Commercial Lines Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Gain new commercial appointments with intriguing giveaways
Sep 25 2006 // The insurance industry has a well-earned reputation for stodginess. A vast percentage of today’s independent agents still employ conservative form letters and phone calls to attract the attention of...
Employers Direct Web Site to Sell Workers’ Comp Directly to Consumers
Sep 19 2006 // Employers Direct Insurance Co., a direct writer of California workers’ compensation insurance, has announced the launch of its new enhanced Web site developed for current and prospective customers. The new design at...
Florida’s Commercial JUA Now Open for Small Business Risks
Sep 18 2006 // Originally slated for a Sept. 1 start date, Florida’s residual market for commercial insurance began providing coverage for small businesses on Sept. 15. A signing event took place midday on Sept. 15 and by...
Allied North America Creates New Business Division
Sep 14 2006 // Jericho, N.Y.-based Allied North America, a nationwide risk and insurance brokerage firm for the construction industry, has announced the creation of Allied Risk Solutions LLC, a new division which will focus on providing...
Preferred Employers Insurance Joins Trusted Choice Network
Sep 14 2006 // Preferred Employers Insurance Co., a key California workers’ compensation insurer, has joined the Trusted Choice program. “We believe it is very important for consumers in California and across the country to...
PGI Commercial Opens California Office
Sep 12 2006 // PGI Commercial has opened a branch office in Fullerton, Calif. Jill Bay, who until recently held a senior underwriting position in a nationwide insurance provider, has been appointed branch manager. The new unit will...
Middle Market Continues to Befuddle Life Insurance Distribution System
Sep 12 2006 // America’s middle market has generated much attention in the life insurance industry and among consumer advocates for being underserved. Despite some middle-market-targeted successes in individual companies, the...
Progressive to Enter Mass. Auto Market– Commercial Lines
Sep 11 2006 // Massachusetts is about to get a new auto carrier—for commercial, not personal, lines. Progressive Insurance is awaiting approval of rate and form filings from the Massachusetts Division of Insurance in preparation for...
U.K.’ s BCC, AIG Team up to Offer Small Business Solutions
Sep 8 2006 // The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has teamed up with AIG Europe (UK) Limited to provide small and mediums sized businesses (SMEs) with tailored insurance solutions and advice on business risk management. “Recent...
Employers Insurance Group Cuts Calif. Workers’ Comp Costs
Sep 8 2006 // Nevada-based Employers Insurance Group (Employers) has reduced its workers’ compensation insurance costs, providing California physicians and surgeons improved special group pricing. Insurance and services are...
Fla. Commercial JUA Hires Carrier, Moves Closer to Operation
Sep 7 2006 // Florida’s residual market for commercial insurance is closer to realizing its plan to provide coverage for businesses with property valued under $1 million that can’t obtain coverage in the private insurance...
Morrello Joins Beazley’s U.S. Mid-Market Commercial Property Team
Sep 7 2006 // Joseph Morrello has been hired as Beazley Group plc’s U.S. Eastern region underwriting manager, mid-market commercial property, covering the east coast from Maine to Florida. Beazley has been underwriting U.S....
Beazley Launches Lloyd’s Facility for U.S. Commercial Property Cat Risks
Sep 6 2006 // The London-based Beazley Group plc, a leading Lloyd’s insurer, has created a facility in the Lloyd’s market for catastrophe – exposed U.S. commercial property risks. Beazley said its “Quincat...
Sequoia Introduces Risk Management Package for Commercial Middle Market
Sep 5 2006 // Sequoia Insurance Co., has introduced Sequoia EDGE, a risk management package designed for a broad range of middle market customers. It will be available for business starting Sept. 15, 2006, in California. Oregon and...
Both employers and employees benefit from investment in learning
Sep 4 2006 // Insurance is one of the fastest changing, most regulated industries in America today. That very nature insists that those who want to excel in their current responsibilities and pursue their career goals must include...
Both employers and employees benefit from investment in learning
Sep 4 2006 // Insurance is one of the fastest changing, most regulated industries in America today. That very nature insists that those who want to excel in their current responsibilities and pursue their career goals must include...
Montgomery Insurance Rolls Out Streamlined Commercial Pricing
Sep 1 2006 // Appointed agents of Montgomery Insurance, a member of Liberty Mutual Group, can now get faster and more precise quotes with the implementation this month of the Commercial IQ SmartRisk underwriting and pricing system for...
Ind. WellPoint Offers Product in All States to Largest Employers, Individuals
Aug 29 2006 // Indianpolis-based WellPoint, Inc. recently announced that it will make its new consumer-driven health plan (CDHP) products and services available in all states and to all markets, from the largest national employer to an...
St. Paul Travelers Realigns Business Units into New Segments
Aug 25 2006 // The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. said will realign its three Commercial, Specialty and Personal lines segments. The Commercial and Specialty segments will be realigned into two new segments: the Business Insurance...
Warning: Employers Face Liability for Workers’ High-Tech Addiction
Aug 25 2006 // Taking your Blackberry on vacation with you? Or to the kids’ soccer game? How about the business cell phone? Technology keeps workers connected 24/7. If that sounds like an employer’s dream come true, think...
