Texas News

AmWINS Acquires N.C. Quaker Special Risk

Charlotte, N.C.-based American Wholesale Insurance Group (AmWINS), a large independent wholesaler, has acquired the southeast office of Quaker Special Risk....

APPEX Adds Five New Members

Agency Peak Performance EXchange (APPEX) has announced the addition of five (5) new members. Allegheny Insurance Services Inc. (AIS), The...

Okla. SAYS ‘NO’ TO Fake Discounts:

The Oklahoma Insurance Department announced it has ordered three medical discount companies to cease doing business in the state. Insurance...

TWCC PENALIZES CARRIERS:

The Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission (TWCC) issued 62 Notices of Violation (NOVs) to insurance carriers on Nov. 9, 2004, for...

Vesta Group Under Review

A.M. Best Co. has placed the financial strength rating of “B” (fair) of the property/casualty affiliates of Alabama-based Vesta Insurance...

MORE TOOLS ON TEXAS MUTUAL SITE:

Texas Mutual Insurance Company has enhanced its online safety tools. Policyholders can visit the new Safety Resource Center at www.texasmutual.com...

People & Places

Scott Nein Ohio Senate Insurance Committee Chair Scott R. Nein, a Republican, has joined the Ohio Association of Insurance Agents...