Journals By Industry - Insurance Agencies & Brokerages

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has breathing space until May 31 through one of President Barack Obama's last actions of 2011 on Dec. 23. But it remains unclear whether the latest extension...

Certain Revelations My "ah-ha" moment! Barry Zalma's September column " Cert Uncertainty" correlates to a recent epiphany I had about certificates of insurance/endorsements. I've started developing a method to address this "silent but...

A court of appeals found in favor of an insurance agent regarding an insured's claim that the agent and his agency failed to properly advise the insured regarding replacement-cost coverage for improvements to...

Insurance brokers cannot always "avoid E&O," and often are faced with the separate but related decision of how best to "defend E&O." This process typically begins as soon as the broker reasonably believes...

I am a big fan of the Sunday morning news shows--the ones where reporters and journalists sit around commenting on the past week's worth of political news. Occasionally, the host will kick things...

Colorado's hospitals are expecting a legislative session with few health care bills -- but that doesn't mean they don't have some concerns. Rep. Marsha Looper has filed a bill that seeks to repeal...

Venture capital financing in San Diego is alive and well, though nothing like the heady days of the dot-com boom. For the 11 firms represented on the San Diego Business Journal's Venture Capital...

LONDON -- Willis Group Holdings (NYSE: WSH), the global insurance broker, today announced the appointment of John Cavanagh as CEO Willis Re, the reinsurance broking arm of Willis Group. Effective immediately, Cavanagh succeeds...

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Huntington Bancshares Incorporated announced that the board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 8.50% Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock (NASDAQ: HBANP) of $21.25 per...

Tablet quoting connects agents while on the go MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio -- Progressive[R] Insurance (NYSE: PGR) announced its latest technology enhancement for its network of more than 35,000 independent agents: mobile quoting and...

Federal prosecutors' plea deal with Karen Parker, the ex-wife of former Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard, likely could be the first domino to topple in what could be a far-reaching corruption scandal. Parker...

NEW YORK -- Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC), a global professional services firm providing advice in risk, strategy and human capital, announced today that Elaine La Roche and R. David Yost...

NORTHUMBERLAND, Pa. -- Keystone Insurers Group, one of the nation's largest property and casualty insurance brokers, today announced it raised in excess of $37,000 to benefit families in Indiana affected by Autism. The...

NEW YORK -- The Board of Directors of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $.22 per share on outstanding common stock, payable on February 15, 2012...

Financial Institutions Confronting Vast Regulatory Changes as Dodd-Frank Act is Implemented MIAMI -- Willis North America, a unit of Willis Group Holdings plc (NYSE: WSH), the global insurance broker announced today that experts...

LITITZ, Pa. -- The board of directors of Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. (Susquehanna) (NASDAQ: SUSQ) has declared a first quarter dividend of $0.03 per common share, payable on February 17, 2012 to shareholders of...

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. -- BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE:BKU) today announced that, regarding the recent articles and publicity about the Company, it has confirmed that a preliminary process did occur whereby the Company considered its...

SAN RAMON, Calif., Jan. 18, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Programs Group, a managing underwriter and program administrator providing leading-edge risk management and insurance solutions nationally, announced that they have expanded the menu...

NOVATO, Calif. -- Fireman's Fund Insurance Company announces the appointment of two entertainment veterans with extensive agency, risk management, and claims experience. These key additions will further enhance Fireman's Fund's entertainment team who...