TransUnion has announced the launch of its new National Driving Record solution for the personal, commercial and life insurance industries. This one-stop solution combines DriverRiskSM court records with state Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) for a more comprehensive view of a person’s driving record at a reduced cost. This is accomplished by bringing together TransUnion’s extensive […]
Sexual Harassment Tops List as Most Common Form of Employee Misconduct A recent study released by Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, revealed that more than one-third (35%) of employees feel they’ve experienced workplace harassment, 50% of whom said it was on account of their gender or sex. These findings are according to the 2018 Hiscox […]
Oak Street Funding and First Franchise Capital, First Financial Bank Companies, have launched six enhanced proprietary websites. “These sites are not only more visually appealing but they also deliver on the companies’ value proposition by providing information to clients that will help them to evolve their businesses”, the Companies argue. “We have seen strong growth […]
AFL Insurance Brokers (AFL) and OnRisk, the US-based insurtech startup, have formed a strategic partnership to advance new technology for structuring and placing high value property & casualty (P&C) risk. Under the partnership, AFL Insurance Brokers will become an early adopter of the OnRisk structuring platform, which delivers a CAD-style, graphical software toolset enabling risk […]
Urges Congress to Advance Comprehensive Reforms to Save Taxpayers Billions WASHINGTON, D.C.—SmarterSafer, a national coalition of environmental groups, taxpayer advocates, insurance stakeholders, housing organizations and mitigation advocates, released the following statement in response to Congress enacting a critical short-term extension to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through November, preventing a lapse during peak hurricane […]
LONDON—The Schinnerer Group announced that it is rebranding as Victor, a name reflective of the firm’s history and its new global operating model. Victor is the world’s largest managing general underwriter (MGU), currently servicing greater than $1 billion in premium. The Schinnerer Group’s businesses will take up the Victor brand over the next year, and […]
Chubb and The Doctors Company are now offering dental malpractice insurance to dental professionals through Chubb’s Small Commercial Marketplace®. Specifically designed for general dentists, endodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists, periodontists, prosthodontists and other dental specialists, the Doctors Company policy provides dental malpractice coverage that also insures against cyberattacks and data breaches, HIPAA violations, and […]
AmWINS Group, Inc. (“AmWINS”) announced that Scott M. Purviance (pictured right) has succeeded M. Steven DeCarlo as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. As CEO, Purviance will focus on continuing to build upon the firm’s foundation focused on growth, diversification and technology. Prior to taking on his role as Chief Operating Officer, Purviance served as Chief […]
BUFFALO, NY—Merchants Insurance Group is proud to announce they have been named the 2017 Independent Agents Brand Champion by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York (IIABNY). The award was given to Merchants “for excellence in the support and promotion of the Independent Agent brand.” Merchants was chosen for this award by a […]
WILKES-BARRE, PA—Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies recently began offering Commercial Auto coverage in New York. The product can be written on a stand-alone basis or together with other complementary lines. The policy is aimed at accommodating the needs of a broad audience, including artisan contractors, repair and service operations, delivery and distributor classes, vehicles associated […]
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