Insurors Group LLC, an alliance of independent insurance agents in Texas, announced that members of its board of directors were recognized by the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas at the group’s convention in San Antonio, Texas. Peter Lauve, with CBS Insurance …
A federal appeals court has upheld jail sentences for two egg industry executives whose Iowa-based company caused a nationwide salmonella outbreak in 2010. In a long-awaited decision, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals backed three-month jail sentences issued last …
Texas Mutual Insurance Co. has awarded a dividend of $866,958 to the Social Services Agencies of Texas workers’ compensation safety group. The dividend was earned based on the group members’ dedication to making safety a priority in their businesses and …
Advantage Benefits Solutions (ABS) and Collins Benefits Solutions, both based in Houston, are merging. Together, the two employee benefits firms manage collective premiums of $58 million, according to the merger announcement. The merger is led by Mark Stefanick of Advantage …
Insurer Kemper Corp., headquartered in Chicago, announced that George “Chip” D. Dufala Jr. will join the company as president, Property & Casualty Division, effective July 18. Dufala will report directly to Joseph P. Lacher Jr., Kemper’s president and chief executive officer, …
Michigan-based insurance agency, BHS, has joined RiskProNet International, an association of independent insurance brokers in North America. Founded in 1939, BHS has a history of providing innovative products, services and expertise for the businesses and families it serves. BHS offices are …
Dallas-based wholesale broker and MGA, LevelFirst, has appointed Eric Miller as communications and marketing manager. Tasked with overseeing the relaunch of the website and redesign of sales materials, Miller joined LevelFirst in January on a contract basis. This month, Miller …
Bloomington, Minn.-based mutual insurer, SFM, has promoted Andy Gebhard to vice president, communications. Gebhard has been with SFM since 2007 in various roles, and most recently held the position of director of communications and social media. In this position, he …
The Illinois Department of Insurance has approved Aetna Inc.’s proposed $34 billion acquisition of Humana Inc. provided it is approved by the U.S. Department of Justice, according to an order dated June 23 posted on the department’s website. Aetna announced …
Federal safety regulators have fined two different companies over safety violation in facilities located in North Texas. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined steel fabricator, K-T Galvanizing Company Inc., $53,200 for 13 serious violations found in its facility …