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The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America issued the following news release:. This week’s 4.0 magnitude earthquake in Hollis Center, Maine and the 23rd anniversary of the 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta Earthquake in Northern California are just the most recent reminders that earthquakes occur in every region of the country. Today, more than 14…

“We are pleased that Paul is being recognized as one of the top chief operating officers in America,” said Kriss Cloninger President and Chief Financial Officer of Aflac Incorporated. ” Paul’s hard work, sound business acumen and strong stewardship of Aflac’ s U.S. operations are a driving force in Aflac’ s maintaining its position as the number one provider of…

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 19– United Services Automobile Association, San Antonio, has been assigned a patent developed by Bradly Jay Billman, San Antonio, for “systems and methods for recording and using information about conditions present in a house or other location.” The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. The patent application was filed on May 29, 2009.

Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Orrin Hatch, Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley, and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith are continuing to press for answers from the Obama administration about its grant program that was sold to the American people as a means to study medical malpractice reform, but has instead…

Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin today announced the arrest of Brian Jerrell Lucas, 21, of 6570 Old Smithfield Road, Bailey; he is charged with one count of insurance fraud and one count of obtaining property by false pretense. Department of Insurance criminal investigators allege that on Nov. 13, 2011, Lucas submitted a fraudulent claim to Allstate…

The Maryland Insurance Administration has been investigating Katz and his companies in the past several months over the alleged mishandling of premiums and use of unlicensed agents. Last week, Baltimore City Circuit Court placed two of his companies– Interstate Auto Insurance Co. and Katz’s Insurance Agency– into receivership. Vivian Laxton, a spokeswoman…

With its move to Atlanta, the Huebner Foundation will now support Ph.D. candidates in Georgia State’ s internationally respected risk management and insurance program. “We are pleased that the academic programs and goals and objectives of the RMI Department at the Robinson College of Business so clearly align with the mission of the Huebner Foundation,” said C….

Oct. 19– NEW HAVEN– A Florida man was sentenced Thursday to three years of probation for making hundreds of harassing calls to employees at the Travelers insurance company, including voice messages saying he hopes God will kill them. Brent Q. Hansen, of Seminole, Fla., left 270 messages for workers, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Connecticut.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the ” Singapore: Analysis of the General Insurance Industry” report to its offerings. Singapore registered strong economic growth in 2010 contributing to the growth of its insurance industry. Direct marketing channels such as telemarketing, mobile and online marketing are increasingly favored by insurers…

Autonet Insurance, the UK’ s leading independent van insurance broker and the Insurance Times– Personal Lines Broker of the Year 2010 announces a new Director of HR, Penny Copeland. Working within the insurance industry for over 25 years Penny has worked for Carole Nash Insurance Consultants as the Head of HR, prior to that she was at Independent Insurance and…

Arent Fox LLP obtained the sanctions on behalf of International Schools Services, Inc., one of 43 international schools that purchased group medical, dental, vision and life insurance from AAUG in 2008 and’ 09 to cover the benefits packages of its teachers and other employees. ISS brought suit in early November 2010 against AAUG, a captive insurance company…

ICC Constructors signed new leases for 10,386 square feet at 11700 Beltsville Drive, Beltsville, MD and 5,000 square feet at 11710 Beltsville Drive, Beltsville, MD ICC Corridor Partners renewed 13,792 square feet at 11710 Beltsville Drive, Beltsville, MD Baum Romstedt Technology Research Corporation signed a 28,308 square foot lease at 8521 Leesburg Pike,…

The Institutes developed the Senior Professional Public Adjuster designation to help public adjusters distinguish themselves in today’ s increasingly competitive marketplace. About The Institutes The Institutes are the leader in delivering proven knowledge solutions that drive powerful business results for the risk management and…

WINFertility, Inc., the leader in Infertility Management Programs for insurers and employers, today announced the extension of its consumer offering to Denver, Colorado and Southwestern South Dakota, its ninth major US market in just 12 months. If treatment is indicated by a participating provider and the patient has no infertility insurance coverage, or has…

Oct. 18– CalPERS has given final approval to an 85 percent rate hike for policyholders in its long-term care insurance program. Policyholders pay $1,400 to $2,400 a year in premiums; the proposed increase would cost them hundreds or even thousands more, depending on age and type of coverage. Call The Bee’s Mary Lynne Vellinga, 321-1094..

   AUSTIN, TX, October 18, 2012 – The Certified Insurance Service Representatives (CISR) Program announced the expansion of course offerings…