Markel, Protecdiv announce senior appointments to boost specialty insurance lines

Founded in 1879, Starkweather & Shepley is one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Rhode Island. With 14 offices in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Florida, the company offers business insurance, personal insurance, employee benefits and risk management services. Source link

Currently, Nevada law classifies casualty insurance as coverage for vehicle insurance, liability insurance, workers’ compensation, and other forms of financial protection. A.B. 512 proposes adding legal expense insurance to this category, defining it as coverage that reimburses policyholders for specific legal services or legal expenses. However, it excludes fees paid to attorneys for overhead and…

Anderson, a commissioned reserve police officer with the Galena Park Police Department, operates a side business providing uniformed motorcycle police escort services to private entities such as funeral homes, athletic teams, and trucking companies. This work, which requires a licensed peace officer, is performed using Anderson’s own police motorcycle, siren, emergency lights, uniform, and other…

Program provides coverage for municipalities, schools and more Source link

Despite an 18% decline, the District of Columbia had the highest vehicle theft rate in the country, with 842.4 thefts per 100,000 residents, more than three times the national average of 250.2 per 100,000. Other states with high theft rates included California at 463.2 per 100,000 residents, New Mexico at 458.2, Colorado at 430.0, and…

“This transaction is about growth and opportunity,” said Ellen Cooper, chairman, president and CEO of Lincoln Financial Group, during a conference call. “Our partnership with Bain Capital will provide us a competitive advantage as we leverage their cross-platform asset management capabilities and deploy additional capital created through their investment to support enhanced profitable growth.” Source…