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Business Moves

Alleghany, Employers Direct New York-based Alleghany Corp. agreed to purchase the outstanding shares of California-based Employers Direct Corp. for $195...

It Figures

11 deaths Major flooding was produced by drenching thunderstorms in early May across the Plains states. The thunderstorms devastated Greensburg,...

Business Moves

North Pointe, Capital City Holding Co. Mich.-based North Pointe Holdings Corp. announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement...

People and Places

Liberty Northwest, a member of Liberty Mutual Group based in Portland, Ore., appointed Larry W. Becker president and chief operating...

People and Places

Lansing, Mich.-based Accident Fund Insurance Company of America recently named Al Gileczek as its vice president of Business Development Regional...

Are you truly independent?

Given today’s business environment, is it possible for independent agents to truly be “independent?” When we talk about an independent...

Where have all the underwriters gone?

By Kyle Morhardt and Andy McGill
The commercial insurance industry is not what it was 20 years ago. Clients present deeper risks and greater needs for...