Archive for March, 2010

Willis Group Donations for Haiti Top $400K

Haiti is a place where Willis Group Holdings plc, the global insurance broker, does little or no business. Among its 17,000 employees worldwide, the firm says only one was known to come from …


U.S. Seeks Permanent Ban on Texting by Bus, Truck Drivers

U.S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has proposed a federal rule that would to specifically prohibit texting by interstate commercial truck and bus drivers. The proposed rule would make …


Poll: 26% of Small Firms Use Social Media for Workers’ Comp Information

The majority of small businesses (52 percent) believe having a social media presence is important for companies, according to a poll commissioned by Employers, a small business workers' …


Solicitors face anxious wait over Law Society’s Quinn decision

Thousands of solicitors could be impacted if Quinn is removed from approved insurer list


Biba joy as e-certificates to come into force by end of April

Biba delighted by DfT’s move to confirm electronic delivery


Henderson eyeing ‘big deal’ after buying Denney O’Hara

Leeds-based broker completes acquisition of Life & Pensions specialist


Giles swoops on Cooper Gay’s FSJ

Giles discussing acquisition of FSJ with Lloyd’s broker


Wells Fargo Insurance Names Marchant as Southeast Leader

Wells Fargo Insurance Services has named Wayne Marchant as senior vice president and Southeast region healthcare practice leader.
He will be based in Savannah.
Prior to joining Wells Fargo …


Court: Michigan Teen Should Have Gone to Assigned Claims Plan

A Michigan teenager hit and injured by a U.S Postal Service truck while riding her bike has been denied benefits under a U.S. Court of Appeals ruling. The court ruled that her source of relief was …


Idaho Insurance Department Earns NAIC Accreditation

The Idaho Department of Insurance has been honored by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners for its excellence and competence in monitoring the business of Idaho-based insurance …