California Independent Contractor Law May Be Liability for Agents, Brokers February 7, 2012 By Don Jergler A new California labor law designed to punish employers for misclassifying workers has broad legal language that can possibly impact...
Best Upgrades Fremont Ratings; Affirms Auto Club Group, P/C Members February 7, 2012 A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to ‘A’ (Excellent) from ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating...
Ratings Roundup: La Colonial, InterGlobal February 7, 2012 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘B++’ (Good) and issuer credit rating of “bbb+” of the...
Xchanging Unveils Modernization Technology Initiative for London Market February 7, 2012 Global business processor Xchanging has unveiled its vision for the Lloyd’s and London market in a presentation to 120 senior...
Willis UK N2 Broker Network Adds 10 New Members February 7, 2012 Willis Group Holdings announced that ten new members have joined its network, Willis N2 – an alliance with local, independent...
Baucher Joins Argo’s Paris Team to Manage Casualty & Financial Lines February 7, 2012 Argo Group International Holdings announced that Valerie Baucher has joined Argo Assurances, the Argo Group’s Paris-based underwriting platform for large...
OSHA Investigates Virginia School After Lead Found February 7, 2012 Federal safety regulators are investigating a Roanoke school following the detection of lead in some paint chips. Roanoke City Public...
Insential Unveils Home Value and Involuntary Unemployment Protection February 7, 2012 Insential Inc. has created a program designed for owners of newly built homes and condos. The program, called HOME VALUE...
Vt. Fire Chief: Chimney Fires on the Rise Because of Warmer Weather February 7, 2012 A Vermont fire chief says there’s been an increase in chimney fires because of the warmer weather. Townshend Fire Chief...
Selective Posts $16M Q4 Profit; Jan. Commercial Renewal Rates Up 4.5% February 7, 2012 By Young Ha Selective Insurance Group, based in Branchville, New Jersey, reported $16.1 million for its 2011 fourth-quarter net income, down 32 percent...