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R.I. Governor Names College President as Beacon Mutual Director
May 8 2006 // Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri has named the president of Salve Regina University, Sister Therese Antone, Ed. D., to replace John Holmes on the board of directors for Beacon Mutual Insurance Company. Holmes...
Colin Powell Tells Agents: America Needs More Investment in Education
May 8 2006 // Gen. Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) told a gathering of independent insurance agents that the country should invest more in education. Powell, a former Secretary of State in the Bush Administration, also discussed the...
Agribusiness’ new appeal
May 8 2006 // Alternative and agro-tourism enterprises are allowing farmers and ranchers to earn higher profits by replacing or supplementing traditional farm operations with innovative on-farm or on-ranch ventures, according to Kiki...
Consumers, many departments required to fight identity theft
May 8 2006 // Editor’s Note: This is the second installment of a two-part roundtable discussion on identity theft. Part 1 examined the scope and source of identity theft, and can be found on page 100 of Insurance Journal’s...
STUDY QUESTIONS VALUE OF LIQUOR-SERVER TRAINING
May 8 2006 // Programs for modifying environments where alcohol is served, including bars and liquor stores, do not help reduce alcohol-related injuries, according to a new review of controlled studies. “There is no reliable...
Taxi and limousine market catches a good fare with sound underwriting
May 8 2006 // Anyone who has been in a large city knows the importance of taxi and limousine services. Taxi drivers and chauffeurs help passengers get to and from their homes, workplaces, and recreational pursuits such as dining,...
Agribusiness’ new appeal
May 8 2006 // Alternative and agro-tourism enterprises are allowing farmers and ranchers to earn higher profits by replacing or supplementing traditional farm operations with innovative on-farm or on-ranch ventures, according to Kiki...
People
May 8 2006 // Frank Vaccaro was named vice president of Information Services for Dallas-based Republic Companies Group Inc. He will report to Parker Rush, Republic’s president and CEO. Vaccaro most recently was assistant vice...
Consumers, many departments required to fight identity theft
May 8 2006 // Editor’s Note: This is the second installment of a two-part roundtable discussion on identity theft. Part 1 examined the scope and source of identity theft and can be found on page 100 of Insurance Journal’s...
XL Announces Global Risk Conferences in Germany, U.S.
May 5 2006 // Bermuda’s XL Capital Ltd. announced that it will host two global risk conferences on the theme “One World Without Borders.” The first will be held on May 10-11 in Berlin, Germany, and the second on...
S&P Annual Insurance Conference Scheduled for NYC in June
May 5 2006 // Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services announced that “Rethinking Risk” will be the theme of its 22nd annual insurance conference scheduled for June 5-6 in New York City. S&P said: “CEOs from...
Willis Reports Q1 Revenue Stable at $671 Million; Conference Call Today
May 4 2006 // Global insurance broker Willis Group Holdings Limited reported a strong first quarter 2006, posting total revenues of $671 million, compared with $669 million for the same period last year. Willis said “the effect of...
N.H. Safety Officials Looking for Ways to Curb Motorcycle Deaths
May 3 2006 // The last couple of years haven’t been very safe for motorcycle riders in New Hampshire, so with bikes already out of winter storage and even more expected on the road this summer because of high gasoline prices,...
Endurance Posts $107 Million Q1 Net; Conference Call Today, Details
May 2 2006 // Bermuda-based Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. reported net income of $107 million or $1.45 per diluted common share for the first quarter of 2006 versus net income of $96.3 million or $1.45 per diluted common share in...
Navigators Q1 Earnings up 22% to $15.5 Million; Conference Call Info
May 2 2006 // The New York-based Navigators Group, Inc. reported net income of $15,525,000 or $0.93 per share for the 2006 first quarter based on 16,757,000 diluted shares compared to net income of $9,699,000 or $0.76 per share for the...
Texas DOI Lists March Enforcement Actions
May 1 2006 // The Texas Department of Insurance announced enforcement actions taken by Commissioner Mike Geeslin that became final during March. The actions include five license revocations, three license denials and fines and...
Cancer Rate Linked to Former Mass. Textile Site Where Kids Played
Apr 28 2006 // Massachusetts health officials trying to resolve a decades-old mystery about a cluster of cancer cases in Ashland have concluded that the illnesses are linked to a former textile dye-making plant with waste ponds that some...
Minn. Life Says Think ‘Partnership’ on Retirement Benefits
Apr 28 2006 // Public employers can retain valuable staff, attract new talent and help employees fund retirement by encouraging a shift from a “benefits” mentality to a “partnership” mentality. That’s the...
Arch Q1 Net up 12% to $129.6 Million; Conference Call Details
Apr 28 2006 // The Bermuda-based Arch Capital Group Ltd. reported net income available to common shareholders for the 2006 first quarter was $129.6 million, or $1.71 per share, compared to $115.9 million, or $1.57 per share in the same...
Ark. Amends Producer Education Rules
Apr 28 2006 // The Arkansas Insurance Department announced changes to education rules for both established producers and producer license applicants. The effective date for both rules is May 1, 2006. Rule 31 – Pre Licensing...
