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By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Weekly News– Allstate Insurance Company has been named one of the 2016 “NAFE Top Companies for Executive Women” by the National Association for Female Executives. “We take pride in the diversity of our workforce here at Allstate,” said Mike Escobar, Allstate vice president, diversity and organizational…

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at China Weekly News– Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, announced that Farzana Ismail will lead its new life insurance consulting team in Malaysia. Richard Holloway, Milliman managing director, South East Asia& India, Life Insurance, says, “We are fortunate to have hired someone with Farzana’s…

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Weekly News– According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by VerticalNews journalists, a trademark application has been made for “THE WRAP” by Robin Ramswick Fuller, representing Travelers Companies. The owner/registrar information for this application is: Robin Ramswick Fuller, Travelers…

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Investment Weekly News– One of the largest privately owned financial planning and wealth management firms in the Northeast, Summit Financial Resources, Inc., announced that Joseph Spada, CFP ® was named the firm’s 2015 Leading Financial Advisor. The award recognizes Mr. Spada as head of Summit Financial Resources, Inc.’ s…

Michigan teachers should have the right to save for retirement with the provider and advisor of their choice, according to a bill currently before the Michigan House of Representatives. Testifying before the committee yesterday was Rich Williams, president and CEO of Williams& Co., a PlanMember Financial Center located in Grandville, Mich..

–This month Givens Givens Sparks launched their new company web site at www.givenssparks.com, which includes a fresh brand, optimized features and updated content regarding the firm’s personal injury, family law and insurance claims divisions. Historically, Givens Givens Sparks has been known as a top tier family law firm in the Tampa area.

SFC’s ratings remain constrained by the agency’s view of the economic environments and the transfer and convertibility risks in both Jamaica and Barbados, which the agency maintains internal viewpoints to establish the rating of SFC. Fitch’s ratings reflect the challenging operating and economic environments of the main insurance subsidiaries…

Strategic Risk Solutions and Coverys today jointly announced that Coverys made a strategic acquisition of a minority interest in SRS. SRS is ranked as the fourth-largest captive insurance manager in the Business Insurance annual survey. “Remaining independent is paramount to our business for both staff and clients alike,” said Brady Young, President and CEO…

Water Damage to a Home or Business Can Be a Devastating EventPhiladelphia, PA—- 03/10/2016– Water damage to a home or business can be a devastating event. In fact, it is the number one damage claim made to insurance companies in the United States. This is why it is important to hire a certified and licensed water cleanup company right after water destroys your…

March 10– A new trial has been requested for a Herreid woman convicted in February of arson, conspiracy to commit arson and insurance fraud. Lori Brandner, 41, was found guilty by a Campbell County jury of plotting with three others to set the fire that damaged the Road House Bar and Grill in January 2015. Cheyenne Davis, 19, of Pollock and two North Dakota men, Ryan…

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Cynthia L. Gausvik has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Tax, Benefits, and Private Client group. Ms. Gausvik advises families and closely held business owners on a broad range of tax, trust, and estate planning matters. Ms. Gausvik counsels high-net worth families and closely held business owners working in a wide range of…

The Axial Financial Group, a privately-held, independent financial services firm specializing in wealth management, corporate employee benefits, and personal and business insurance, recently celebrated their ten year anniversary. In conjunction with this milestone, they have created a new entity– The Axial Company. The Axial Company serves as a main brand…

A.M. Best today announced the publication of proposed revisions to its core credit rating methodology, Best’ s Credit Rating Methodology. Concurrently, A.M. Best has released proposed revisions for the criteria procedure for the U.S. property/casualty Best’ s Capital Adequacy Ratio. A.M. Best is requesting comments from all interested parties on these draft…

Guidewire Software ®, a provider of software products to Property/Casualty insurers, today announced the availability of a new version of its Guidewire Live SM app for insurance underwriters. “Spotlight has been expressly built to aid Property/Casualty underwriters to evaluate and select more profitable risks,” said Eugene Lee, vice president and…

Christopher Duffy, vice president of consulting at Strategic BCP, was named “Consultant of the Year” by Disaster Recovery Institute, under its 2016 International Awards of Excellence program. Finalists in this award category included Booz Allen Hamilton and CSC. The dinner and award ceremony took place on Tuesday evening March 8, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency…