Latest Self Storage Headlines

All the headlines from our Self Storage Topic Page, ordered by recency.

Minico Insurance Adds Enhancements for Self-Storage Specialty Program

Jan 20 2009 // Phoenix-based MiniCo Insurance has enhanced its self-storage specialty insurance program to include three new options. The specialty businessowner policy may be augmented by adding:-Blanket Property Coverage –...

PGI Launches Self-Storage Insurance Coverage

Aug 13 2008 // Morristown, New Jersey-based PGI Commercial has launched a comprehensive insurance program for self-storage facilities, with coverage provided by member companies of Argonaut Insurance Group. The program conprises a...

Minico Offering Self-Storage Property, Wind Coverage in Coastal States

Feb 11 2008 // Phoenix-based MiniCo Inc. reported it signed an agreement with Boulder, Colo.-based International Catastrophe Insurance Managers LLC (ICAT), to begin offering property and wind coverage for coastal locations in Florida,...

MiniCo Introduces New Self-Storage Liability Policy

Jul 18 2007 // MiniCo Insurance has introduced a new general liability only policy for self-storage specialty insurance risks. MiniCo, Inc. is currently approved to offer the newly named MiniPak Silver policy in 39 states with approval...

Rate Reductions Approved for MiniCo Self-Storage Program

Oct 26 2006 // MiniCo Insurance has received approval for rate reductions in seven states for self-storage risks eligible for the MiniCo self-storage specialty insurance program. The seven states are Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,...

Rate Reductions Approved in Midwest for MiniCo Self-Storage Program

Oct 25 2006 // Mike Schofield, president of Phoenix, Ariz.-based MiniCo Insurance, recently announced that the company has received approval for rate reductions in seven states for self-storage risks eligible for the MiniCo self-storage...

Plenty of room in still-growing self-storage program market

Aug 7 2006 // Randy Tipton, president of Universal Insurance Facilities (www.univins.com) in Phoenix, understands firsthand why self-storage facilities have caught on with so many Sunbelt residents and made her insurance niche a...

Plenty of room in still-growing self-storage program market

Aug 7 2006 // Randy Tipton, president of Universal Insurance Facilities (www.univins.com) in Phoenix, understands firsthand why self-storage facilities have caught on with so many Sunbelt residents and made her insurance niche a...

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Jun 5 2006 // Marsh & McLennan Co. Inc. named Stephen R. Hardis non-executive chairman of the board at its annual shareholder meeting. Hardis succeeds Robert F. Erburu, who is retiring from the board after reaching the...

MiniCo Adds Clemmensen as Claims Manager

May 16 2006 // Phoenix-based MiniCo Inc. has announced the appointment of Jim Clemmensen as the company’s new claims manager. He will be responsible for the operation of the claims department and oversight of in-house claims staff....

Agent Wins MiniCo Calloway Giveaway

Nov 1 2005 // Kathy Albin, independent insurance agent for Farmer Butler Leavitt Insurance Agency in Phoenix, was drawn as the winner of MiniCoa’s Calloway golf club giveaway. The prize was a set of eight Calloway irons. Merle...

MiniCo Names Schick as CFO

Sep 30 2005 // Phoeniz, Ariz.-based MiniCo Inc. has announced the appointment of Mary Schick as the company’s new chief financial officer. Schick will be responsible for operations, financial results and analysis for the company...

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Sep 19 2005 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Tarrant County recently installed Ron Brown as president of the association. The installation of Brown and other IIATC officers took place at the association’s annual installation...

MiniCo Reorganizes Executive Management Team

Aug 9 2005 // Phoenix, Ariz.-based MiniCo Inc. has announced an executive reorganization effective Aug. 1, 2005. Three new presidents will lead MiniCo’s core divisions: Mike Schofield, Insurance; Denise Nunez, Publishing; and...

MINICO INC. LAUNCHES NEW COMMERCIAL INSURANCE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM:

Mar 8 2004 // Phoenix, Ariz.-based MiniCo Inc. has announced the successful implementation of Renaissance, a new browser-based commercial insurance technology system designed to improve customer service throughout the...

MiniCo Inc. Launches New Commercial Insurance Technology System

Feb 13 2004 // Phoenix-based MiniCo Inc. has announced the successful implementation of Renaissance, a new browser-based commercial insurance technology system designed to improve customer service throughout the organization’s...

9 Programs That May Just Fit the Bill

Dec 1 2003 // The December 2002 Insurance Journal “program directory” issue highlighted eight programs that the editorial staff considered to be unique, interesting or tough to find. This year we’ve added one more to...

9 Programs That May Just Fit the Bill

Dec 1 2003 // The December 2002 Insurance Journal “program directory” issue highlighted eight programs that the editorial staff considered to be unique, interesting or tough to find. This year we’ve added one more to...

American Alternative Corp. New Carrier for Universal Facilities Ltd.

Aug 11 2003 // Universal Insurance Facilities Ltd. announced its new relationship with American Alternative Insurance Corporation (AAIC). AAIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Re-Insurance Corporation, and has an A.M. Best Rating...

MiniCo Inc. Honored as Employer of the Year

Jun 21 2002 // Hardy Good, chairman and CEO of MiniCo Inc., was recently honored as Employer of the Year by the Insurance Women of Phoenix, Inc. (IWOP), an affiliate of the National Association of Insurance Women, Intl. (NAIW). Good...