New requirements regarding the implementation of changes in workers’ compensation loss costs have been passed by the South Carolina Legislature, and the insurance department is reminding insurers to ensure they follow the new filing rules as loss cost increases will …
The Central Insurance Companies has promoted David Lee to Regional Marketing manager in the companies’ Southeast Regional Office. A graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Business Administration, Lee joined Central in 2003 in the Claims department. …
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin introduced Uber to West Virginia by hailing the state’s first ride. After an Uber trip from Capitol Market in Charleston to the state Capitol, Manchin and Tomblin announced Uber’s launch in …
BUA, LLC of Portsmouth, N.H., has launched Prize & Promotion Insurance Services (PPI). PPI will be led by 25-year industry veteran, Jack Woodbury. PPI will focus on three main promotion insurance product lines: Prize Indemnity Insurance covers prizes that are …
Everest Insurance has expanded its umbrella and excess casualty offering with their new Peak Protect policy form. Peak Protect is an enhanced commercial umbrella policy form. Everest has also included Crisis Event Protection coverage on the new form, with an …
Ironshore Private Client Group has expanded its Ironshore Private Insurance Portfolio product to high net worth homeowners in Connecticut. Ironshore Private Insurance Portfolio coverage is available in four states on an admitted basis, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Georgia. Ironshore …
Novamar, a specialist in the marine and yacht insurance segment, now offers a policy for U.S.-flag yachts navigating Cuban waters. Most vessels $50,000 in value or greater are eligible for coverage. Cuba endorsement premiums start at only $500.00. The limit …
American Integrity Insurance has hired Gloria Hendrickson as senior vice president of Risk Management. In her role as senior vice president of Risk Management, Hendrickson will assume responsibility for risk management issues that directly impact the direction of the company. …
The Hilb Group, LLC (THG) has acquired Florida-based Carrier Insurance Agency, Inc., continuing its nationwide growth through acquisitions and expanding its regional presence in central Florida. The transaction became effective July 1, 2016. Carrier Insurance has been serving central Florida …
A whitewater recreation area in the area of Charlotte, N.C., plans to treat water to kill a potentially deadly microorganism and expel it into a neighboring river after an Ohio teen died of a brain-attacking microorganism. The Charlotte Observer reports …