All the headlines from our Agencies Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Jul 20 2009 // Professional Program Insurance Brokerage of Novato, Calif., has enhanced its massage program by offering an option to write the professional and general liability on an occurrence form. Sexual abuse coverage can be written...
Jul 20 2009 // During most of the past three years, the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market for insurance agencies and brokerages has been marked by strong deal volume and soaring valuations. From 2006-2008, aggressive buyers were...
Jul 16 2009 // In a move, which it described as designed to “strengthen its standing as one of the leading global brokers in Asia,” Willis Group Holdings announced that it has “increased its shareholding in its...
Jul 16 2009 // SAN DIEGO – (July 16, 2009) – Gaining access to the E&S coverages and programs of new Markets is critical for the success of every agent and broker competing today. And the MyNewMarkets.com Exchange offers...
Jul 16 2009 // Calpers, the biggest U.S. public pension fund, has sued the three largest credit rating agencies for giving perfect grades to securities that later suffered huge subprime mortgage losses.The California Public...
Jul 16 2009 // U.S. securities regulators are looking at ways to rely less on credit ratings and prevent issuers from shopping for their ratings, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro told lawmakers Tuesday.Schapiro...
Jul 15 2009 // A Baker, La., insurance agent has been served with a cease and desist order, notice of license revocation and $1,500 fine notice for alleged misappropriation of premiums. Patikii Je Gibbs (a.k.a. Patikii Gibbs Powell), 55,...
Jul 14 2009 // Rolling Meadows, Ill.-based Associated Agencies Inc. has promoted Joshua B. Herz, of Chicago to senior vice president. As Associated Agencies’ senior vice president, Herz will continue to maintain his client base,...
Jul 14 2009 // More insurance agents may be able to obtain capital for growth, expansion and acquisition, thanks to a new program from Indianapolis-based Oak Street Funding.The new Gold Program promises reduced interest rates and fees...
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Jul 10 2009 // San Diego, Calif.-based ICW Group Insurance Companies is now offering workers’ compensation insurance in Illinois.The ICW’s Illinois workers’ compensation office is led by Suzanne Lysak. Lysak has more...
Jul 10 2009 // The New York State Insurance Department this week released a new draft of a rule governing when and how insurance producers must disclose their compensation and competing quotes to customers.The latest draft appears to be...
Jul 9 2009 // Rockwood Programs Inc. now offers a quarterly installment option on its life agents errors and omissions (E&O) product. Once established, premium payments will be automatically charged to the policyholder’s...
Jul 8 2009 // Wholesaler Colemont Insurance Brokers reports that Bob Black has been promoted to vice president in the company’s Atlanta office. Black joined Colemont in 2004 as an associate broker responsible for marketing all...
Jul 8 2009 // Quality claims service continues to be the top factor in how independent agents evaluate their carriers, although insurers’ financial strength ratings are now a much bigger concern for agents than in the past, an...
Jul 8 2009 // The Texas Department of Insurance reported recently that it received numerous inquiries and complaints after Hurricane Ike relating to the failure of agents to forward applications and premium to the Texas Windstorm...
Jul 7 2009 // A group of private equity investors, including affiliates of The Blackstone Group, Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse, is launching a new life insurance and benefits brokerage serving the middle market and small businesses,...
Jul 7 2009 // More than ever before, recent graduates are expressing interest in the insurance industry, according to the Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey and New Jersey Young Insurance Professionals.The associations’...
Jul 6 2009 // New York State licensed insurance agents and brokers should be aware of an identity theft scam involving telephone calls used to target insurance professionals in at least a half dozen states. Acting New York Insurance...
Jul 6 2009 // DeCotis Insurance Associates Inc. has named Devin B. Haughey chief operations manager. Haughey will oversee the general management and operations of DeCotis, an independent excess, surplus and specialty lines firm with...