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Why Employers Should Stop Hiring Based on Work History

A common hiring philosophy used for generations is being flipped on its head by new research from Florida State University. Screening job applicants based on their prior work experience is often a mistake among employers, according to Chad Van Iddekinge, …

Fleischer Joins IFG Cos. as Chief Underwriting Officer in Georgia Office

IFG Companies has announced that Michael A. Fleischer has joined as executive vice president and chief underwriting officer. In that capacity, Fleischer will be directly responsible for all policies, practices and procedures relating to group-wide underwriting. He will be based …

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Enters Environmental Segment

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is expanding its U.S. casualty underwriting capabilities to include pollution exposures and has named Chuck Hasselback to head its environmental group. According to Meredith Bullock, vice president, Casualty, the latest expansion reflects BHSI’s strategy to …

Berkshire Specialty Enters Fiduciary Liability Segment, Hires Prussack as VP

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has entered the fiduciary liability market and named Rhonda Prussack as vice president, Fiduciary Liability, to lead the effort. According to Dan Fortin, senior vice president, Executive and Professional Lines, BHSI, Prussack will work with …

Century Risk Advisors Launches Professional Liability Division

Century Risk Advisors (CRA), an independent brokerage and risk management agency, has launched a new Professional Practice Division that will specialize in creating risk management and insurance programs for law firms, accounting firms, and other professional practices. The new division …

Ironshore Enters Yacht Insurance Sector

Ironshore Inc. is now covering high-end pleasure craft, yachts and mega yachts on a global basis. James G. Bishop, Jr., with more than 25 years experience in the maritime sector, has been named to lead the unit that will provide …

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Expands into Builder’s Risk Segment

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is expanding its property capabilities to include builder’s risk insurance. The company also named Robert Tricamo to head the new specialty property area as vice president, Construction. “These new capabilities enable us to round out …

MarketScout Expands Private Client Services, Hires New Executive Leadership

MarketScout, the national electronic insurance exchange and specialty MGA with headquarters in Dallas, has expanded its nationwide specialty high-net-worth underwriting practice by bringing Brian Botwinick on board as senior vice president. Formerly a director with Quaker Special Risk, Botwinick will …

GEICO to 100 Hire New Employees in Iowa

GEICO’s Coralville, Iowa, office plans to hire more than 100 new associates by July of this year, the direct-to-consumer insurance company announced. The new associates will fill positions in sales and customer service. Qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply …

Esurance Hiring in San Antonio

Esurance, the direct-to-consumer personal car insurance company, is opening a new office in San Antonio and will hire up to 150 new associates during the next 18 months, the company announced. The company will be hiring customer service associates, managers, …