Archive for June, 2010
NetComp Opens Workers Compensation Program to Agents in 5 States
NetComp Insurance, a newly-formed program manager based in Columbia, S.C., has opened its online program (www.netcompinsurance.com) for small to-mid size workers' compensation business to all …
Webinar to Help P&C Agents Benefit from Health Insurance Boom Under Reform Law
For independent insurance agents, upcoming healthcare reform could be an opportunity to gain a bigger share of the health insurance and benefits market, provided they can properly advise their …
Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance Sean Dilweg announced he has formed an Advisor Council to assist in the process of rehabilitating the Segregated Account of Ambac Assurance Corp. (AAC).
The …
Insurance workers ‘most likely to hit the bottle’
Insurance has the most stressed workers, according to survey
MoJ investigates personal injury texting
MoJ is monitoring claims farmers that text accident victims
Minnesota Changes Surplus Lines Stamping Fee
The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced that a stamping fee of 0.0008 on all premium bearing surplus line placements made on or after Jan. 1, 2011 will need to be paid by the insured to the …
PrideMark-Everest Name Trevino VP of Sales
Santa Ana, Calif.-based PrideMark-Everest Insurance Services has hired David Trevino as vice president of sales focusing on commercial property and casualty insurance, as well as workers' …
Amlin bolsters specie team
Specialist insurer Amlin has announced the appointment of James Farquhar to post of leading class underwriter, Specie.
In his new position Farquhar will be tasked with collaborating with Class Underwriter Rod Little to build up the firm’s account.
Prior to joining Amlin he worked for Catlin in a ten year stint as a specie underwriter and, more […]
If Today’s Bid Fails, Next Likely Vote to Restart Flood Insurance: July 12
The future of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) remains in limbo even as Hurricane Alex makes its way to the Texas coast today.
Washington lobbyists say a vote could come today but if …
Auto Club of Southern Calif. Files to Offer Pay-As-You-Drive Insurance
The Automobile Club of Southern California has submitted an application to the state Department of Insurance to offer an insurance program that rewards California drivers who voluntarily drive …