Florida’s Citizens Faces Critics at Public Hearing Over Sinkhole Rates September 14, 2011 By Michael Adams Florida homeowners came by the hundreds in cars and buses to speak out against the state-backed property insurer’s plan to...
Venture Capital Firm Buys California Wholesaler Yates, Rolls Out Growth Plan September 14, 2011 By Don Jergler Scottish American Capital, a venture capital group with a cache of high net worth individuals, has purchased 80 percent of...
Oklahoma Insurance Broker to Seek U.S. House Post September 14, 2011 A former state lawmaker is officially jumping into the crowded Republican primary for the open U.S. House seat in eastern...
Validus Files to Replace Transatlantic Board September 14, 2011 By Ben Berkowitz Reinsurer Validus Holdings increased the pressure on its target Transatlantic Holdings Wednesday, filing paperwork with regulators to ultimately replace Transatlantic’s...
Illinois Lawmakers on Exchange Panel Get Insurance Funds September 14, 2011 The insurance industry is handing out cash to lawmakers who will play pivotal roles in setting up Illinois’ health-benefits exchange....
IMA Retains Black to Lead Professional Services Practice September 14, 2011 Overland Park, Kan.-based insurance broker IMA Inc. announced that Darren Black joined the firm as director of its professional services...
Texas Agents Donate $200K to Texas Volunteer Fire Departments September 14, 2011 Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) and its Trusted Choice agents have donated a total of $200,000 to the State...
Flood Maps Could Force Thousands in North Dakota to Buy Insurance September 14, 2011 Fargo, N.D., city engineers say an additional 7,500 homeowners may be required to purchase federal flood insurance when new flood...
U.S. Court Fight May Not Solve Chinese Accounting Mess September 14, 2011 By Dena Aubin U.S. regulators appear to be on strong footing in a legal battle over a Chinese auditor’s work papers, though their...
State Farm Seeks 10% Homeowners Rate Hike in Texas September 14, 2011 State Farm Insurance has filed notice seeking an average 10 percent increase in Texas homeowner rates. But company officials say...