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NAIC on… Cannabis and Insurance
NAIC – The Center for Insurance Policy and Research Demand for cannabis is increasing dramatically. More than half of U.S. states have legalized some form of medical or recreational marijuana, and the demand for cannabis is increasing dramatically. The division between state and federal status makes it difficult for businesses to receive inclusive, affordable coverage […]
AmTrust Names Execs, Launches AmTrust Forward to Position for Long-Term
NEW YORK– AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (“AmTrust” or the “Company”) has stepped up its strategy and plans with the launch of AmTrust Forward and with the naming of several executives. “Our vision for AmTrust is to be a leading specialty commercial P&C insurer. We believe we can achieve this by focusing on local markets and […]
Preferred Mutual Announces Executive Team Appointments
NEW BERLIN, NY – Preferred Mutual (Preferred Mutual) Insurance Company President and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher P. Taft, recently announced several key promotions within the companys management team. As we look to our future, Taft commented, we have identified the opportunity to capitalize on enterprise perspectives in order to drive our strategic initiatives by building […]
MSO Elects Fulton, Makes Staff Changes
MSO, Inc. (The Mutual Service Office, Inc.) is pleased to announce the addition of Karen S. Fulton (pictured right) to its board. Ms. Fulton is the retired President and CEO of ARI Insurance Company (an Amtrust Caompany), and its predecessor, ARI Mutual Insurance Company. She previously served as Vice President and Controller of American Reliance […]