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Up to 300 More Homes to Be Repaired in Knauf Chinese Drywall Settlement
A new settlement has been reached with Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin (KPT) over defective drywall manufactured by the company in China. The Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC), the Homebuilder Steering Committee (HSC) and KPT announced that under a new agreement, KPT will …
Flood Insurance Program Extended Until Dec. 16
Congress has approved yet another resolution to fund parts of the federal government including the nation’s flood insurance program on a short-term basis. This time the funding runs until Dec. 16. The Senate passed the short-term funding bill on Thursday …
McMillan Named Poms Human Resources Director
Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. has named Naureen McMillan as human resources director. McMillan has over 15 years’ experience in human resources with expertise in management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, recruiting and selection. She previously served as manager of …
XL’s Surety Unit Appoints Executive Underwriter in Baltimore
XL Group’s surety unit is expanding with the appointment of James Hoyas as vice president and executive underwriter. He is based in XL’s Baltimore office and reports to Bill Mills, senior vice president of underwriting for surety. Prior to joining …
ACE makes corporate risks appointment
ACE has appointed Carolyn Hamilton to the newly-created role of regional development manager for corporate risks. Ms Hamilton takes up the post on 5th December, moving from UK regions manager at Chubb Insurance and having previously worked for Independent Insurance and General Accident. A significant part of the job involves working with ACE’s regional branch […]
Lockton Hires Benefits Services Consultant in Washington, D.C.
Lockton Benefit Group of Lockton Companies appointed Nicholas Dobelbower as senior consultant for its international benefits services practice. Based in Washington, D.C., he will provide international employee benefits guidance to clients. Dobelbower is responsible for strategic international benefits consulting and …
Atlas in Southern California Promotes Boyd to Underwriting Manager
Atlas General Insurance Services has promoted Steve Boyd to underwriting manager. In his expanded role, Boyd will continue to underwrite while contributing to program management at Atlas. Boyd, who served as a senior workers’ compensation underwriter since the inception of …
Wells Named Marketing, PR Manager at Atlas in Southern California
Holly Foxen Wells has been promoted to marketing and public relations manager of San Diego, Calif.-based Atlas General Insurance Services. She will lead the marketing team to enhance Atlas’ brand strategy and customer service objectives. Wells joined Atlas in 2010, …
FSA hits fraudulent broker with £195,000 fine and ban
Insurance broker destroyed policy documents to cover up the audit trail
Marsh’s ‘Project Noah’ initiative to tackle flood cover
Marsh proposes industry risk pool in collaboration with Guy Carpenter