Subterranean Termites Creating a ‘New Norm’ in Florida, Damaging Homes and Trees February 26, 2024 Some of the most insidious and damaging species of termites are spreading across Florida, causing damage to homes as swarming...
Lithium Ion Battery Caused Fatal Fire in Harlem Apartment Building, Say Officials February 26, 2024 A lithium ion battery sparked a fire that killed one person and injured 17 others at a New York City...
People Moves: Florida Peninsula Hires Compliance Officer from Citizens February 26, 2024 Florida Peninsula Insurance Co., one of Florida’s larger residential insurers, has named attorney Nancy Staff to be director of corporate...
People Moves: QBE Promotes Shallow to Executive Director for International Markets; DUAL UK Taps Allianz’s Dixon as CUO, AXA’s Corner as Chief Distribution Officer February 26, 2024 This edition of International People Moves details appointments at QBE’s International Markets division and Howden’s DUAL. A summary of these...
Trinidad and Tobago’s Government Confirms Fuel Oil Is Leaking off Tobago’s Coast February 26, 2024 Trinidad and Tobago’s government on Friday confirmed the refined product leaking from a barge that struck a reef and overturned...
Agents, Brokers Achieve Record Annual Growth in 2023 February 26, 2024 The independent insurance agent and broker channel posted an organic growth rate of 10.3% in 2023 — the highest annual...
Higginbotham Adds 103-Year-Old FPH&A to the Lineup February 26, 2024 Higginbotham, one of the largest independent insurance brokerages, has acquired Alabama-based Fountain, Parker, Harbarger & Associates, a 103-year-old agency. FPH&A...
People Moves: C3 Risk & Insurance Services Promotes Shea and Morse February 26, 2024 C3 Risk & Insurance Services, headquartered in San Diego, promoted two employees to partner positions within the firm. Doug Shea,...
AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Aspire General in California February 26, 2024 AM Best upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B++ (Good) from B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to...
Hawaii State And County Officials Seeking $1B From Legislature for Maui Recovery February 26, 2024 Hawaii state and county officials have requested about $1 billion from the Legislature to help cover Maui wildfire recovery expenses...