How Notification Requirements for Conditional Renewals Vary by State February 10, 2015 By Christopher J. Boggs All but four states and the District of Columbia address the insurance carrier’s duty to notify an insured of its...
Catlin Boosts Full-Year Profit and Dividend Ahead of Investor Vote on XL February 10, 2015 By Sarah Jones Catlin Group Ltd., the Lloyd’s of London insurer being bought by XL Group plc, reported a 13 percent rise in...
A.M. Best: Drivers Behind London Market M&A Activity to Continue February 10, 2015 The changing dynamics in the specialist property/casualty sector continue to encourage merger and acquisition activity in the London market. A...
Explosion at Fireworks Manufacturer Caused by Mixing Process, Kills 2 February 10, 2015 A sheriff’s official says an explosion at a north Alabama fireworks manufacturer that killed two people happened during the fireworks...
Kentucky Lawmaker Added to Sexual Harassment Lawsuit for Firing Worker February 10, 2015 By Adam Beam A high-ranking Democrat in the Kentucky House of Representatives has been added to an ongoing sexual harassment lawsuit in Franklin...
Former Massey CEO Requests Dismissal of Charges from West Virginia Mine Explosion February 10, 2015 A former coal company executive is seeking the dismissal of charges stemming from a 2010 mine explosion that killed 29...
Texas Insurance Wholesalers Wary of Retail Agent Association MGA February 9, 2015 By Stephanie K. Jones In mid-November 2014, Texas’ largest association of independent retail insurance agents took the unprecedented step of acquiring a managing general...
Brown & Brown Acquires Liberty Insurance Brokers in Philadelphia February 9, 2015 Brown & Brown Inc. announced that its subsidiary Brown & Brown of Pennsylvania LP has acquired certain assets of Liberty...
Connecticut Bills Aim to Ramp Up Texting While Driving Fines February 9, 2015 A Connecticut legislative committee is set to hear public testimony on several bills aimed at combating texting while driving in...
Smith Brothers Insurance Acquires McMahon Co. in Connecticut February 9, 2015 Smith Brothers Insurance LLC, an independent insurance agency based in Glastonbury, Connecticut, has acquired the assets of the McMahon Company...