11/30/2008 News For: Business Liability Insurance IllinoisNational Insurance foresees dip in motor insurance business Kolkata, Nov 29: The state-run National Insurance Company is apprehensive of a 1-2 percent drop in its motor insurance business from the ongoing month due to the economic slowdown, a top official of the company said Saturday. ESCONDIDO: Insurance requirements for cabs stirring debate ESCONDIDO ---- A recent decision to triple the liability insurance requirements for Escondido cab drivers has raised questions about the survival of small cab companies in the city. Celina Insurance Group to celebrate 50 years of business with Scharer Insurance CELINA - Celina Insurance Group recently announced it will celebrate 50 years of doing business with the Scharer Insurance Agency of Marion. Business Insurance Now Founder Gains Insight into New Insurance Trends at International Conference Jim Cochran, founder of Business Insurance Now attended the PLUS conference, a gathering of professional liability insurance professionals. His visit allowed him valuable insight into market trends, knowledge he is eager to pass on to his business insurance clients. PRWeb Nov 26, 2008 Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/professional/liability/prweb1665524.htm Advisers brought in to help with sale of Allen & Allen and Hero Insurance Allen & Allen, the motor insurance business, and LV's broker firm, Hero Insurance Services, are both up for sale. Prescription for patient safety Economic & Social Research Council A major reform of the way that NHS hospitals pay for legal liability insurance has led to improvements in patient safety, according to research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. Offering discounts on insurance premiums to hospitals that meet certain targets has led to falls in MRSA infection rates. Small businesses get health-insurance options An accessible and affordable health-insurance option for small business owners has been a recurring challenge for Steve Holt in his tenure as president of the Shoals Chamber of Commerce."I've been hearing it every week from our members for years," he said. Curb on CGL coverage creeping into market Restrictive commercial general liability insurance policies that are moving into the admitted market worry some experts that more policyholders with tough risks—particularly construction contractors—could unexpectedly find themselves with limited CGL coverage. Navigators names professional liability leader NEW YORK—The Navigators Group Inc. has named Reina Gregorio as president of its professional liability business. Ms. Gregorio, who most recently ran the domestic professional liability division of XL Insurance, will be based in New York, Navigators said. Business Briefs • The Allstate Insurance Company has opened an agency in Johnson. Owned and operated by Carrie Davis, the full-service agency offers a complete line of products and services, including auto, property, commercial and life insurance, long-term care and annuities. The Carrie Davis Agency is located at 2025 Main Drive in Johnson. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evenings and ... |



