Insurance broker Willis Group Holdings has appointed Thomas V. Ealy as national partner of the Midwest Region for its North American retail operations. In his new role, Ealy will oversee the company’s retail offices in Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio …
A.J. Gallagher, Fox Lawson Itasca, Ill.-based Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Fox Lawson & Associates LLC in St. Paul, Minn. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1995, Fox Lawson & Associates is a compensation and …
Michael “Mike” R. Donohoe of Mankato, Minn., was installed as vice chairman of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America at the association’s recent Leadership Conference in New Orleans, La. Donohoe is an owner of and an independent agent …
A new report shows a continuing trend of recovery for the medical malpractice industry in Florida that had been experiencing double-digit rate increases and lack of availability prior to legislative reforms enacted in 2003. The report shows a net decline …
Lansing, Mich.-based workers’ compensation insurer, Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, has added Darcy Kerr as vice president of Human Resources. Kerr brings more than 17 years of human resources experience to Accident Fund and will lead the Human Resources …
The ability to reasonably estimate the amount a plaintiff can recover for medical expenses is a key component in properly evaluating a personal injury claim. Because negotiations between the payor (the patient, a private insurance carrier, Medicare or Medicaid) and …
A Hawaii resident has pleaded guilty in Denver to an embezzling charge. Fifty-nine-year-old Barney T. Lyles was accused of embezzling from an employee benefit fund when he was chief executive officer at the defunct insurance broker company BLIS International Group. …
Los Angeles, 9 October 2009 – Lois J. Massa has joined GJS Re as Senior Vice President effective September 8, 2009. Lois is responsible for structuring and managing insurance products/placements on behalf of program administrators and markets. GJS Re is …
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is calling for unannounced inspections of nursing homes and revised criminal histories of identified offenders living in the facilities. Madigan’s sent a letter on Oct. 7 to the state’s public health director, a day before …
Some insurance companies could go out of business if a major hurricane hits Florida, the state’s insurance commissioner told a Senate panel this week. But after more than an hour grilling by lawmakers, Commissioner Kevin McCarty didn’t provide specifics on …
