Posted by admin on Aug 12, 2011 in Insurance Help   

The necessity of temporary auto insurance

Auto insuranceAutomobile accidents can occur at any time. Day and night, on the road, or even when your vehicle is parked or stored. Is not it wonderful if you could insure your vehicle if they will be used? How to know when they are directed to storage for a long period of time? Temporary car insurance is exactly what you want.

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Posted by Sara Campbell on Jul 17, 2011 in Insurance Help   

Aon Acquires Ward Financial Group

Chicago, PRNewswire – Aon Corporation today announced it has acquired Westfield Financial Corporation and its subsidiary, the Ward Financial Group, from Ohio Farmers Insurance Company. Ward is a leading provider of benchmarking and best practices research studies for insurance companies in North America. Ward will be integrated with Aon’s McLagan Partners, an Aon Hewitt company and a premier performance/reward consulting and benchmarking firm for the financial services industry.   Acquisition strengthens McLagan benchmarking and consulting capabilities in the insurance sector   Ward has executed more than 1,500 benchmarking initiatives for approximately 350 insurance companies throughout North America, including more than half of all major U.S. Pro Read more…

Posted by Sara Campbell on Jul 14, 2011 in Insurance Help   

Hub Signs Agreement to Acquire Strategic Employee Benefit Services of Louisiana

Chicago, BusinessWire – Hub International Limited , a leading insurance brokerage firm, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Strategic Employee Benefit Services of Louisiana, LLC , a Metairie, Louisiana-based benefit consulting and service firm. Terms of the acquisition agreement were not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to close in early August and is subject to certain closing conditions.   Transaction will position Hub as one of the largest benefits organizations in the Gulf Coast Region   Upon the closing of the acquisition, SEBS of Louisiana will become part of Hub International Gulf South . Key Read more…

Posted by Sara Campbell on Jul 13, 2011 in Insurance Help   

Alterra Bermuda Limited Receives Florida Approval

Hamilton, Bermuda, March 28, 2011 – Alterra Capital Holdings Limited   announced today that Alterra Bermuda Limited received approval from the State of Florida to qualify as an “Eligible Reinsurer,” which allows lower collateral requirements on non-domestic reinsurers that are highly rated and financially secure. Alterra Bermuda Limited will now be able to post 20 percent of loss reserves on property catastrophe reinsurance in Florida rather than the 100 percent required by most non-U.S. reinsurers. Florida is currently among a small group of states within the U.S. to adopt this rule, which effectively lowers the barriers of entry into the market for non-U.S. Read more…

Posted by admin on Jul 13, 2011 in Insurance Help   

How much motorcycle insurance you need

Moto insuranceYou need to get motorcycle insurance, because it protects you, other drivers and pedestrians. In some states, a particular insurance for the bike is required. There are several types of motorcycle insurance. This is the injury coverage, comprehensive coverage, uninsured and underinsured coverage, collision coverage.

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Posted by Sara Campbell on Jul 12, 2011 in Insurance Help   

AIG: Peter Juhas named Head of Strategic Planning

New York, April 13, 2011 – American International Group, Inc. today announced that Peter Juhas has been named Head of Strategic Planning. He will report to Brian T. Schreiber, AIG Executive Vice President, Treasury and Capital Markets.   In this role, Mr. Juhas will be responsible for working with AIG’s businesses to develop plans to capitalize on global growth opportunities and ensure that the company’s resources are focused on the most attractive activities.   “Few people understand AIG’s challenges and opportunities as well as Pete,” Mr. Schreiber said. “As Read more…