All the headlines from our Commercial Lines Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Aug 28 2003 // Schaumburg, Ill.-based insurer Zurich North America announced that David Young has been named first vice president of strategy for its middle markets business unit. Young will be responsible for developing and implementing...
Aug 21 2003 // Most employers and injured workers are happy with how the Washington Department of Labor and Industries handles workers’ compensation claims, according to a recent customer satisfaction survey.The Gilmore Research...
Aug 12 2003 // The National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII), in conjunction with individual insurers and OSHA, is hosting a workshop in Illinois focusing on workplace safety for small businesses. “Safety at Work I: Risk...
Aug 8 2003 // There is reportedly relief in sight for commercial insurance buyers numb from years of hefty premium increases and stiff underwriting conditions. The commercial middle market will enjoy lower rate increases and some flat...
Aug 6 2003 // ACE Limited announced the creation of a new business unit, ACE Risk Management International, in a move to address the developing risk-financing needs of major corporations. Roger Gillett will assume the title of president...
Aug 6 2003 // The St. Paul Cos. announced that Gregory Vezzosi, a 27-year veteran of the property-casualty insurance industry, has been named senior vice president, Specialty Commercial. The appointment is effective immediately. Vezzosi...
Aug 6 2003 // There is reportedly relief in sight for commercial insurance buyers numb from years of hefty premium increases and stiff underwriting conditions.The commercial middle market will enjoy lower rate increases and some flat...
Aug 4 2003 // As previously announced, SCOR has been negotiating the sale of Commercial Risk Partners (CRP), its Bermuda-based alternative risk reinsurance subsidiary, to a potential purchaser pursuant to a letter of intent executed on...
Aug 1 2003 // Texas Insurance Commissioner Jose Montemayor levied fines totaling $12.5 million against the operators and chief marketer of a fraudulent health care plan that enrolled approximately 7,200 Texas residents. The unlicensed...
Jul 30 2003 // Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company has integrated Farm & Ranch management into its Small Business operations, which completes a companywide realignment of its agricultural risks.“This management integration...
Jul 29 2003 // Alpharetta, Ga.- based MyBenefitSource (MBS), a provider of integrated payroll, benefits and benefits administration services, announced it entered into an alliance with Atlanta-based Digital Insurance Inc., to address...
Jul 25 2003 // London American has available up to four markets for commercial auto in California. Classes include: Contractors, Retailers, Wholesalers and manufacturers. The markets offer light to extra heavy units with local to...
Jul 23 2003 // Safeco Business Insurance has expanded its online sales platform to make it faster and easier for agents to sell commercial auto insurance to small businesses.The platform, called ESP(TM), allows agents to quote, bind and...
Jul 21 2003 // Penn National Insurance recently hired Bryce Goodwin as its new commercial lines territory manager in northern New Jersey.“Bryce brings more than 25 years of industry expertise and multi-line knowledge to Penn...
Jul 18 2003 // Following a March 2003 announcement on the number of workplace injuries and illnesses that occurred in 2001, the Florida Department of Financial Services released additional statistics this week which further describe...
Jul 18 2003 // Zurich North America announced the launch of the FinanceSuite(tm) product on the Business Finance Center website.The Business Finance Center is an online commercial lending marketplace where the Zurich network of...
Jul 8 2003 // California-based CenCal Insurance Services, known for expertise in non-standard automobile products and services, is expanding operations to include commercial programs and specialty products for business and property...
Jul 8 2003 // Employers Insurance Company of Nevada, A Mutual Company (“EICN”) and its wholly owned subsidiary Fremont Employers Insurance Company (“FEIC”) (collectively the “Company”), a provider of...
Jul 7 2003 // The commercial property/casualty industry is on the threshold of an “adapt or perish” decision when it comes to underwriting automation, according to a study from Conning Research & Consulting Inc. The...
Jul 2 2003 // Computer Sciences Corporation has introduced POINT IN, insurance administration software CSC designed for small- to mid-sized property and casualty (P/C) insurers and managing general agents. POINT IN, which is a new...