The American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS) is initiating state-by-state filings of commercial lines terrorism endorsements excluding losses arising from “non-certified” acts of terrorism. Non-certified terrorist acts are essentially all acts of terrorism carried out by groups based in the …
The GAB Robins Group of Companies, a leading claims services firm, has formed GAB Robins Capital Partners Consulting Group and appointed Michael Flaharty, an internationally recognized expert on claims administration, as its Managing Director. “This move positions GAB Robins to …
In his inaugural speech as Chairman of Lloyd’s of London, Lord Levene confirmed that the U.S. continues to be Lloyd’s largest single market accounting for approximately 40 percent of its business. He announced Thursday the volume of U.S. premium income …
Nev.-based Sierra Health Services Inc. announced that it has retained Banc of America Securities to explore strategic alternatives for the company’s workers’ compensation company, CII Financial Inc. Such alternatives may include a sale, spin-off or management buyout. “Since its acquisition …
Following remarks by President Bush, Thursday in Scranton, Pa., where he addressed the medical malpractice insurance crisis sweeping the nation, a letter was forwarded to the White House from a group of doctors. January 16, 2003 The Honorable George W. …
The Great Lakes Chapter of the Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals (AICP) is sponsoring an Education Day Thursday, March 20, at the Clarion Barcelo Hotel, 5615 North Cumberland, Chicago. The conference will feature representatives from various insurance departments who will …
North Carolina-based MJM Investigations announced several promotions recently, naming Patrick Kanetzke to assistant vice president of Finance and Accounting, William Sodan to assistant vice president of Special Projects and Dan Keiser to assistant vice president of Special Investigation Units (SIU). …
The nation’s medical malpractice insurance crisis is threatening healthcare costs and access to care, according to a new survey of the 42 Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies. Blue Plans believe that because of rising malpractice insurance premiums, some …
The SSI Group, Inc., a provider in healthcare claims processing, announced the acquisition of its managed care product line by Bridium, Inc., an Atlanta firm that offers software products/technology services to the property and casualty industry. Bobby Smith, CEO & …
Chicago-based Visibillity, Inc., a collaborative litigation management solution provider for the insurance industry, announced its membership in Association of Cooperative Operations, Research and Development (ACORD). Faiz Ahmed, Visibillity’s CEO noted, “Visibillity recognizes and appreciates the leadership role that ACORD has …