Power attorney Oct 14, 2009
People know that if he is in charge of an issue or a project, it will be done in a very organized and effective manner with transparency, said Greg King, a member of Stoll Keenon Ogden and chairman of the firm s tort, trial and insurance services practice. King, who met Riggs while the two were in law school at the University of Kentucky, described Riggs as the kind of leader who listens to his colleagues ideas and opinions. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Walking Eagles fundraiser has successful year again Oct 14, 2009
After the Forest City-area awoke to a smattering of snow and cold on Saturday morning, the sun popped through for much of Farm Insurance Services' fifth-annual Walking Eagle Pumpkin Patch fundraiser for the Relay for Life. It was a great day, Farm #039;s Keila Buffington said. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Accenture bags Postal Dept deal Oct 13, 2009
The technology upgrade would also benefit citizens via speedier banking and insurance services, track and trace abilities and would help the postal department to compete effectively with the local and international courier firms. Accenture would also advise DoP on the development of a wide-area network that helps connect all post offices on which various online services can run. (India Times, India)
Businesses find creative ways to save on benefits packages Oct 13, 2009
Insurance Services, there s a big movement toward higher deductible health savings accounts, an attractive option because there s no administrative costs. HSAs are pretax accounts funded in whole or in part by the employer. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Superferry funds earmarked Oct 10, 2009
91 million, more than $800,000 of which is owed to Hawaii companies such as Laird Christianson Advertising ($134,700), Monarch Insurance Services ($202,000), Sodexo Inc. ($182,000) and Goodsill Anderson Quinn l ($46,600). Bloomberg News Service reported unsecured creditors of the Superferry won't receive a distribution up front, but could see some recovery from lawsuits to be brought after the plan is declared effective. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Brookfield Debate Focus: Economics Oct 10, 2009
Democratic candidate Bill Davidson, who owned Davidson Insurance Services in Danbury from 1981 to 2001, said that in recent years municipal officials have made an error by using a top-down instead of a bottom-up approach to formulating the town's budget. "It has been a case of figuring out what the numbers are going to be and what might get passed for taxes," said the candidate, who noted that the budget was approved in the first referendum in four of the six years that he was chairman of the... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
American Financial to Book 4Q Gain on Verisk Sale Oct 10, 2009
American Financial sold about 35 percent of its holdings in Verisk, formerly Insurance Services Office Inc., which provides actuarial and underwriting data to U.S. insurers. The sale was made in conjunction with Verisk's initial public offering on Wednesday. (ABC News -- Wire)
Bloomington's fire rating improves by one level Oct 9, 2009
BLOOMINGTON -- The city's fire rating improved by one level following a review of the Bloomington Fire Department by the Insurance Services Office. The insurance office conducts a review of fire department equipment, staffing, training, location of fire stations, communications and water supply systems every 10 years. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
China Car Sales Growth Will Slow in 2010, China Auto Logistics CEO Says Oct 8, 2009
The Web sites link potential buyers with sellers and also provide financing and insurance services. Chinese buyers of foreign cars want Toyota Motor Corp.s autos the most, said China Auto financial officer Feng Yang. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Letters to the Editor Oct 5, 2009
A special thanks goes out to our master of ceremonies Kopi Sotiropulos from KMPH Great Day, the Kingsburg Women's Club, Kingsburg Kiwanis Club, Guardian Glass, POM Wonderful, Sl Fabrication, Selma Wal-Mart, our DJ Jef Esagian, Allied Storage Containers, Tim Wright Photography and Fotech Film Developing of Fresno, Sequoia Springs Water Company, Jesse Garcia, Kingsburg Elementary School District, City Council Members Chet Riley and Bruce Blayney, Chris Van Beurden from Van Beurden Insurance... (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
North Branch Council meets in brief session, adopts new loitering law Oct 2, 2009
Council unanimously accepted the quote from Associated Financial group for providing insurance services for the year. The city looked for quotes for cost savings and any potential for improved service. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Bridge Bancorp, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2009 Dividend Oct 1, 2009
Title insurance services are offered through our subsidiary, Bridge Abstract and investments through Bridge Investment Services. The Bridgehampton National Bank continues a rich tradition of involvement in the community by supporting programs and initiatives that promote local business, the environment, education, healthcare, social services and the arts. (Primezone Releases)
Lehman owes Canary $4.3B Sep 25, 2009
Lehman owes Canary $4. Lehman owes Canary $4. (New York Post -- Business)
Lehman Brothers Owes $4.3 Billion for London Offices, Canary Wharf Says Sep 24, 2009
3 Billion, Londons Canary Wharf Says (Correct) - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, Sep 24 04:20 London, Sep 24 09:20 Tokyo, Sep 24 17:20. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Fire merger impact on ISO rating is hard to say Sep 23, 2009
That is the assessment made by borough fire Chief Robert Kennedy, who cautioned, however, that both volunteer retention and station location are important factors that could influence the boroughs rating provided by the Insurance Services Office, Inc. of New Jersey. ISOs Public Protection Classification program evaluates a communitys public fire protection capability and assigns a protection-class rating from 1 to 10, according to. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Biggest firm you never heard of Sep 19, 2009
There are five divisions in Ocenture that can create customized products built for each business: technology support, identity theft, roadside assistance, insurance services and travel/entertainment. Technology support and identity theft are the two largest programs, Burns said. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Gunn Allen Successfully Completes the Acquisition of Pointe Capital Sep 18, 2009
Gunn Allen Holdings, Inc. is a diversified financial services holding company engaged in securities brokerage, securities trading, investment banking, and money management activities through its wholly owned subsidiaries GunnAllen Financial, Inc. and Pointe Capital, Inc., members FINRA/SIPC. Additional retail and corporate services are offered through GAF Insurance Services, Inc., which serves as an insurance broker for insurance products offered and sold through GunnAllen Financial and Pointe... (PR Newswire)
Byron Fire Department Improves Rating Sep 15, 2009
The Insurance Services Office, or ISO, has improved the Byron Fire Department's fire protection rating, after the station sat at the same level for 25 years. The station went from a seven to a five out of a possible ten. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
No comments posted. Sep 13, 2009
Besides investment advice, Millson and husband and partner, Ray Dicius, offer financial planning and insurance services. TriSummit is at 41619 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Council approves purchase of fire truck (1) Sep 6, 2009
One of the things we're looking at in the future is an ISO (Insurance Services Office) evaluation, and this particular pumper has what's called compressed air foam system. It's the No. 1 thing that will add significantly to our credit for an ISO evaluation. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Better with age Aug 30, 2009
" With ATorate and DBM of Whitehouse Station, N.J., as their first two clients, the two men posted gross sales of $17 million in the first year. They worked together when Burns was a network sales account manager in the computer services division at AT 1989 to 1991. Kathol was the director of marketing at a computer aggregator, Claretech of Exton, from 1990 to 1991. IDC has 30 active corporate clients, including SEI Investments in Oaks, Comcast Corp., Aramark in Philadelphia and Cigna Corp.... (King of Prussia Courier, PA)
Port employees promoted Aug 30, 2009
Donna Nichols, Director of Finance and Administration for the Port, was recently appointed to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Insurance Services Trust of the Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO). The association provides a broad range of membership services to more than 950 local governments comprised of 35 different types of special service districts. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
WesBanco Declares Reduced Quarterly Dividend of $0.14 per share Aug 28, 2009
WesBanco also operates an insurance brokerage company, WesBanco Insurance Services, Inc., and a full service broker/dealer, WesBanco Securities, Inc.. Forward-looking Statements. (PR Newswire)
What Is An Investment Bank? Aug 27, 2009
Some investment banks, though fewer, offer bond insurance services, investment management, and proprietary trading services. And, some investment banks even have traditional banking divisions that accept retail customer deposits, make loans, offer ATM services, etc. (Suite101.com)
Why Independence Matters: The Difficult Balance Between Central Bank Autonomy and Accountability Aug 25, 2009
With expertise in Investment Management, Investment Services, Insurance Services, Investment Banking, Consulting and Real Estate, Mesirow Financial strives to meet the financial needs of institutions, public sector entities, corporations and individuals. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, the firm posted $467 million in revenue, with more than $250 million in capital. (PR Newswire)
Insurance Services Office designates Cambridge Class 1 Aug 21, 2009
The Insurance Services Office, or ISO, has completed an analysis of the city and its ability to effectively respond to fires. The Public Protection Classification (PPC) survey was conducted over the past several months. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Marshall & Ilsley Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2009 Dividend Aug 21, 2009
M&I also provides trust and investment management, equipment leasing, mortgage banking, asset-based lending, financial planning, investments, and insurance services from offices throughout the country and on the Internet (www. mibank. (PR Newswire)
Waccamaw Bankshares, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results Aug 20, 2009
In addition to primary banking operations, the Bank's Investment Group provides consumer investment and insurance services. Common stock of Waccamaw Bankshares, Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market and trades under the symbol WBNK. Additional corporate information, product descriptions, and online services can be located on the Bank's website at. (PR Newswire)
BB&T: Colonial deal won't hurt earnings Aug 19, 2009
The company also bases two of its subsidiaries in Raleigh BB&T Asset Management and BB&T Insurance Services. Reader Comments. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Scotiabank May Open More Canada Insurance Offices After First Outlet Today Aug 18, 2009
We would be hopeful that, from a regulatory perspective, there will be more opportunity for banks to continue to provide more insurance services, he said. To contact the reporter on this story: in Toronto at. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
New fire rating saves homeowners Aug 14, 2009
It may be something that needs to be addressed. "Henson said Farm Bureau customers who recently renewed and who are eligible for the new rating should receive a refund for the difference.Farm Bureau is one of the insurance companies that is offering the lower rating for customers who may not meet the 1,000-feet rule. Henson said the company was able to file an exception through the insurance commissioner to allow more customers to receive the lower rating.He said Farm Bureau had to gather and... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Wahpeton seeks more firefighters Aug 11, 2009
In the last year, three Wahpeton firefighters laid their bunker gear to rest and left vacancies on a crew that in 2007 received the highest Insurance Services Officer (ISO) rating in the state of North Dakota. The Wahpeton Fire Department is now seeking men and women to fill the volunteer positions and join a group of 42. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Area bank names president Aug 11, 2009
He also is a former president f First National Bank of Waverly and president of First of Waverly Corporation f First Insurance Services. In addition, he has held bank positions in Webster City and Council Bluffs. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Borough, Houston plan fire stations Aug 9, 2009
He said getting a new fire station is part of the department s overall plan to improve on its rating from the Insurance Services Organization. The station, equidistant to two existing fire stations, covers a hole in coverage that the organization identified when last it came to inspect the department, Gamble said. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Back-to-school carnival gets kids in 'school mode' Aug 8, 2009
Smith, who has owned Smith Insurance Services in Montpelier for ten years, pointed out that the students actually start asking about the Back-To-School Carnival at the end of the previous school year. They want to know when we are going to have it. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
AAA job fairs seek sales reps, specialists Aug 8, 2009
The positions are based out of the district offices in the two cities and are membership and insurance services positions. A statement from the organization reads: If you re a sales professional who is passionate about customer service and exceeding our members expectations; please plan on attending this event. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
UMB to buy Chapman-Sander Aug 7, 2009
UMB Scout Insurance Services Inc. is an affiliate of Kansas City-based ... The agency will operate as an office of UMB Scout Insurance Services and will keep the Chapman-Sander name ... Although UMB has offered insurance products for some time, this indicates UMB s focus on building a full range of insurance services which includes the property and casualty side of insurance, Forystek said in a statement. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Fire update: Community shower to assist fire victims Aug 1, 2009
Otsego County Dept. of Human Services, offering support and insurance services. Northern Management Services, offering assistance to disabled residents. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
AAA Arizona turns 82 today Aug 1, 2009
The association, in addition to its emergency roadside assistance service, provides insurance services, trip planning and reservations, and auto repairs. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Business)
FSISD board gets peek at budget Jul 31, 2009
accepted a quote of 132,589 from Trident Insurance Services for property and vehicle insurance; the other quotes were Travelers ( 131,113), Stone Oak Underwriters ( 134,715) and Texas Association of Public Schools ( 177,880); Trident is the current insurance provider for FSISD. accepted a quote of 51,053 from The Brokerage Store for student/athletic insurance; The Brokerage Store is the current insurance provider for FSISD. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Preston Moore Appointed President and Director of Encore Bancshares, Inc. Jul 28, 2009
Encore Bancshares, Inc. is a financial holding company headquartered in Houston, Texas and offers a broad range of banking, wealth management and insurance services through Encore Bank, N.A. and its affiliated companies. Encore Bank operates 11 private client offices in the Greater Houston area and six in southwest Florida. (Primezone Releases)
Lloyds to cut another 1,200 jobs Jul 17, 2009
The jobs will mostly go in IT support and in insurance services following the merger of its Scottish Widows and Clerical Medical businesses. Lloyds, which is 43%-owned by the taxpayer, said 370 of the jobs were currently filled by temporary staff. (BBC News -- Business)
MultiNational Underwriters Is Now HCC Medical Insurance Services Jul 17, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- HCC Medical Insurance Services, LLC is pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2009, MultiNational Underwriters, LLC (MNU) has adopted the HCC name to operate as HCC Medical Insurance Services (HCCMIS) ... The expertise and financial strength of its parent company render HCC Medical Insurance Services well equipped to continue growing its position in both the international and domestic marketplaces, and bringing unparalleled financial security to the... (PR Newswire)
Wealth Manager Magazine Names Orange County's Leading Investment Management Firm "Top Wealth Managers" in the Country Jul 16, 2009
First Foundation Bank -- a federally chartered bank that offers FDIC-insured deposit accounts, business, personal and commercial lending, insurance services and trust management. First Foundation Advisors -- a national group of consultants offering estate, investment management and philanthropic planning services to families and individuals who have a net worth exceeding $10 million. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Garnet Health -- A Leader in the Healthcare Industry Expands its Operations Jul 16, 2009
Garnet Health and Insurance Services, a leading provider of information-based technology services to the health care industry, has recently expanded it operations to now include physicians in Louisiana and Texas in addition to its services that are provided to physicians throughout much of the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest ... Hampton, NH (PRWeb) July 16, 2009 -- Garnet Health and Insurance Services, a provider of information-based technology services to the health care industry, has... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
What you talkin' bout, Willis? Sears Tower renamed Jul 16, 2009
The London-based insurance services company secured the naming rights as part an agreement to lease 140,000 square feet of space in the tower. The building has been known as Sears Tower since it opened in 1973. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
AIG, Competitors May Face $100 Million in Claims on Washington Train Crash Jul 15, 2009
5 billion a year earlier, according to Insurance Services Office Inc.. The June 22 Metro accident, the deadliest in the citys history, occurred when one train, operated by a computerized system, collided into another, National Transportation Safety Board member said June 23 in a press conference. (Bloomberg)
Vilsack Names USDA Positions Jul 14, 2009
Before that, he served RMA as the deputy administrator for insurance services; director of the regional office in Davis, Calif. overseeing crop insurance operations in California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii; and director of the Western Region Compliance Office. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
The Standard and Health Advocate Partner to Simplify Healthcare Services Jul 14, 2009
Partnership Brings Health Advocacy to Insurance Services. Portland, Ore. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
NCSD budget hearing is Wednesday Jul 13, 2009
The budget includes 29,603 for employee medical insurance services, an amount recommended by the district's Compact Issues Committee. The committee also recommended spending about 1. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Global Economy En Route to a Rocky Recovery: Special International Edition Jul 11, 2009
With expertise in Investment Management, Investment Services, Insurance Services, Investment Banking, Consulting and Real Estate, Mesirow Financial has consistently met the financial needs of institutions, public sector entities, corporations and individuals. For more information about Mesirow Financial, visit its Web site at. (PR Newswire)
Chief gets extension (12) Jul 11, 2009
Walsh credited Todd for his work to improve the city's Insurance Services Office (ISO) fire protection rating, and said Todd works well with the rest of the department ... Todd said he worked with the New York-based Insurance Services Office from March to May, getting the paperwork submitted that will determine the city's rating. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Frank Armijo, the Lake City Fire Department assistant chief and state fire inspector, was named the Lake City Rotary Club 2009 Firefighter of the Year. Im honored, Armijo said. The fire department is a big piece of a puzzle and it takes everyone in the department doing their part. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Jul 9, 2009
Frank has shown great commitment with the fire department and the citizens it serves, Tunsil wrote, noting Armijo has also helped him in working with consultants with the departments drive to lower Insurance Services Office (ISO) ratings. Frank supervised the department personnel to reduce the citys ISO rating from a 5 to a 4 and is continuing progress to achieve a 3-ISO rating. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
City lowers ISO rating Jul 9, 2009
Published: Wednesday, July 8, 2009 6:11 AM EDT The City of Lake City now has a Class 3 Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating. The rating became effective July 1. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Exeter Lions continue fireworks tradition Jul 8, 2009
m. Nielsen iates Insurance Services, Inc., Tricia Kirksey Real Estate and the Exeter Chamber of Commerce sponsor this year's event in the park. The Exeter City Park is located on Chestnut eets. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Faces of the recession Jul 8, 2009
Jacob projects that BB&T will hire about half of the nearly 100 workers it brought on board last year to staff the local operations of BB&T and its subsidiaries, , BB&T Insurance Services, Heritage Title and BB&T Capital Markets. There has been less turnover firmwide in the past year, Jacob said. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Passport law hurting tourism Jul 7, 2009
Other auto-insurance companies, such as Mexpro in Flagstaff and Mexico Insurance Services in San Diego, also have experienced a drop in business. After the recession, border violence and the swine flu, the new passport requirement has become "the fourth element" contributing to a decrease in business over the past 30 days, said Nate Watson, Mexpro's chief operating officer. (AZCentral -- Business)
Inflation hits seven-year low Jul 6, 2009
Price rises for private motoring, insurance services and fruit and vegetables were the major contributors to the overall change in June's result. Falls in prices for books, newspapers and magazines, alcoholic drinks, meat and seafoods helped offset some of the overall rise. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Baltimore's suit against Wells Fargo can proceed Jul 3, 2009
CORRECTING and REPLACING Wachovia Insurance Services, Inc. Becomes Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc. ... WACHOVIA INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. BECOMES WELLS FARGO INSURANCE SERVICES USA, INC. ... Wells Fargo Insurance Services is proud to announce that its Indianapolis, Ind. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Local Industry News & Notes Jun 27, 2009
Jones Organization Insurance Services, which has been serving the Solvang area for more than 25 years, has opened a second branch known as Hometown Insurance Services Inc. at 2255 S. Broadway, Suite 10, Santa Maria. The office is next to Sam s Giant Manhattan Pizza, just south of Betteravia Road. (Santa Maria Times)
Joie De Vivre Hotels Introduces Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach Jun 22, 2009
Personalized Insurance Services for Your Home, Autos Call Now. Browse a huge selection now. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Colombia's Suramericana Expects Profit Growth to Quicken in 2010, CEO Says Jun 20, 2009
The companys decision last month to combine its car and health insurance services under the sura brand will help it lure in more customers and cut costs, Bojanini said. He said sales growth will also quicken as the economy starts to rebound from a slump that sparked the first contraction since 1999 in the fourth quarter. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
National Penn Bancshares Raises Over $70MM Under Temporary Enhancements To Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan Jun 18, 2009
National Penn's financial services affiliates consist of National Penn Investors Trust Company; National Penn Capital Advisors, Inc.; Vantage Investment Advisors, LLC; Institutional Advisors LLC; National Penn Leasing Company; National Penn Insurance Services Group, Inc.; and Caruso Benefits Group, Inc.. National Penn Bancshares, Inc. common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "NPBC". (PR Newswire)
Ping An Says Shenzhen Development Stake Price Is `Fair' After Stock Drops Jun 16, 2009
68 percent, gaining 300 bank branches in 18 cities as it aims to earn two-thirds of revenue from non- insurance services. The market consensus is that its expensive, said , a portfolio manager at Taifook Asset Management Ltd. in Hong Kong, which oversees about $600 million. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Chamber to elect new board Jun 5, 2009
I m a licensed Producer/Agent for Napa Valley Insurance Services, LLC serving the entire North Bay with responsibilities for business development locally in Sonoma County. Napa Valley Insurance Services, LLC is an independent agency writing business with a wide range of insurance carriers for all lines of personal and commercial insurance. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
