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Top 50 Insurers 2011: usual suspects top rankings
Lloyds, Aviva and RBSI on top, as QBE grows in Top 50
Caliper’s Greenberg Receives Big ‘I’s’ Chairman’s Award
The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (Big “I”) recently presented Caliper Corporation’s Founder and CEO, Herb Greenberg with the association’s chairman’s award. Greenberg was presented with the award for his numerous accomplishments in his business, civic and personal …
Pipelines at Risk of Failure in Montana, Wyoming
Federal safety regulators disclosed problems Tuesday with oil and other hazardous liquid pipelines at seven major river crossings and hundreds of smaller crossings in Montana and northern Wyoming, problems that could put the lines at increased risk of failure. Problems …
Western Security Surplus’ Stevens Helps Launch Berry Family 5K
On July 3, 2011, while returning to their home in Houston, Texas, from an annual family road trip to Colorado, the Berry family found themselves victims of a tragic, fatal car accident. The Berry family’s minivan, carrying parents Joshua and Robin …
Bozeman City Commission OKs Cellphone Ordinance
The Bozeman City Commission in Montana has voted 4-1 to adopt an ordinance that would prohibit the use of hand-held electronic devices while driving or bicycling within city limits. Commissioners voted Monday night and will consider a second, final passage …
Arizona County To Pay $1 million in Inmate’s Death
Maricopa County in Arizona is set to pay out $1 million to the family of a man who died while in custody of the Sheriff’s Office. The Arizona Republic reports Juan Farias Mendoza died in 2008 after a physical exchange …
Jelf in South East growth push
Broker appoints Gwilliam to secure more business
Marsh & McLennan Agency Expands in Florida, Acquires Seitlin Insurance
Marsh & McLennan Agency, a New York-based subsidiary of insurance broker Marsh Inc., acquired Seitlin Insurance, one of the largest insurance brokers in South Florida. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1945, Seitlin has annual revenue of …
Esure’s broking ventures go live on Monday
Esure broker and Sheilas’ Wheels Broker set for launch
Texas Family Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Defraud Aflac
Seven family members, including a former Hidalgo County district court probation officer, have been convicted for their roles in a $3 million scheme to defraud American Family Life Assurance Company (Aflac). In a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office …