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Markel Launches Cyclist Coverage for Bicycles

Markel American Insurance Company introduced a new bicycle insurance program to provide specialized protection for cyclists. After surveying avid cyclists, the company created a product to allow cyclists to create their own policy to match the way they ride. Be …

Sedgwick Announces Job Openings at Two New Midwest Offices

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. announced the planned opening of two new Midwest service centers, located in New Albany, Ohio, and Coralville, Iowa. The Coralville location is contingent on the approval of available job training and economic development incentives by …

AIR Worldwide Expands Commercial Insurer Offerings with Builder’s Risk Capability

AIR Worldwide (AIR) announced that it has expanded its offerings for commercial insurers with a capability for determining losses from natural catastrophes to buildings under construction. CLASIC/2TM Version 14.0 introduces the ability to model builder’s risk policies for the AIR …

Vanliner and Allied Expand Forum Captive Insurance Program

Vanliner Insurance Company, a Mo.-based moving and storage industry insurer, announced the Forum Captive Insurance Program will now be available to moving agents affiliated with North American Van Lines. Originally launched in June of 2011, Forum was designed to provide …

PURE Launches Property Casualty Insurance Coverage in New Mexico

Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE) has announced the recent expansion of its customized property and casualty insurance coverage to owners of well-built, high-value homes in New Mexico. Among the coverages PURE members receive: Additional Living Expenses coverage, which provides the …

National Interstate Expands Tow Truck Insurance Product to Other States

Ohio-based National Interstate Insurance Company, a specialty property and casualty insurance company with a niche orientation and focus on the transportation industry, announced an expansion of its tow truck insurance product into the Midwest, North Central and Pacific Northwestern states. …

Allstate Announces Crowdsourcing Effort to Test Usage-Based Insurance Product

Allstate’s usage-based insurance product, Drive Wise, will be put to the test by interested employees and Allstate agency owners. The crowdsourcing technique will put the device in the hands of employees and agency owners around the country to identify opportunities …

Esurance Launches Car Insurance In Kansas

Esurance, the direct-to-consumer personal car insurance company backed by Allstate, is now offering car insurance in Kansas. Esurance offers online tools, comparison quotes, a mobile app, as well as 24/7 customer service to assister customers with home, renters, life, health, …

Dimont & Associates Expands Client Relations and Marketing Teams

San Diego-based Dimont & Associates, a nationwide insurance claims management company, announced the expansion of its client relations and marketing teams. Renee Tello joins the company as client relations manager and Debbie Williams will take on the role of marketing …

Zurich Insurance to Add 150 Jobs in Chicago

Zurich Insurance plans to add 150 jobs to its workforce in Chicago. Zurich is a commercial property-casualty insurance provider that already has 350 employees in the city. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the additional jobs Monday. In a statement, Emanuel …