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New Auto Claims Process Goes Digital in Allstate Mobile App

Settling an auto claim can now be done in a snap. The snap of a few pictures on a smartphone sent through the Allstate Mobile app can now result in a quick, efficient settlement of a customer’s auto claim, the …

CIG Offers Extended RC and Eliminates Coinsurance Penalties for BOPs

Capital Insurance Group (CIG), a regional property/casualty insurer serving the Western U.S., is now offering commercial property owners an innovative 125-percent extended replacement coverage and the elimination of potential coinsurance penalties. The two product advancements working in tandem will help …

GEICO to Host Job Fair for Auto Damage Adjusters in Maryland

GEICO is hosting a job fair in Clarksville, Md., for auto damage adjusters. The job fair will be held on Tuesday, September 24 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Ten Oaks Ballroom and Conference Center, located at 5000 …

Progressive Car Insurance to Hire More Than 900 People by the End of 2013

In an economy that is still recovering, Progressive Insurance is hiring for more than 900 jobs across the country, from Sacramento, Calif., to its headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. Positions include IT, Analyst, Legal, Call Center, Claims and Corporate. Flexible work …

Nautilus Insurance Group Enters Personal Umbrella Market

Nautilus Insurance Group announced that it will open a new office in California to begin writing personal umbrella and related coverages nationwide. Ann Boman-Clark has been named vice president, underwriting – personal umbrella. She has more than 35 years of …

Chubb Offers Tracking Service to Thwart Contractors’ Equipment Theft

“Contractors’ equipment is more than twice as likely to be stolen than damaged or lost due to vandalism, fire, collision or weather-related events,” said Bob Opitz, vice president and worldwide inland marine manager for the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. …

Guidewire, Mitchell Partner to Deliver Integrated Claims Workflow

Mitchell andGuidewire Software, Inc. announced their strategic alliance to co-develop an advanced level of integration between Guidewire’s core claims management system and Mitchell’s expert adjusting and workflow solutions in North America. The resulting unified claims environment will help insurers optimize …

CARSTAR Expands In Suburban Chicago

CARSTAR, a national multi-shop operator network (MSO), announced a new location in the Chicago region – CARSTAR Friendly of Roselle. Owned by Randy Yockey and managed by Eric Schmit, the shop is located at 333 E. Irving Park Road in …

KKR to Buy Claims-Technology Maker Mitchell From Aurora Capital

KKR & Co., the private-equity firm led by Henry Kravis and George Roberts, agreed to buy Mitchell International Inc., the first buyout by the firm’s technology group since the head of the team stepped down earlier this year. The transaction …

American Family Insurance Acquires Direct Property Insurer, Homesite Group, Inc.

Madison, Wis.-based American Family Insurance announced an agreement to acquire direct homeowners insurer, Homesite Group, Inc. The acquisition of Homesite, based in Boston and a leading direct writer of homeowners, renters and condominium insurance, will be finalized by the end …