Feb 2

XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Capital, announced the appointment of Patrick Tannock as President of XL Insurance (Bermuda) Ltd (XLIB) and Country Manager, effective as of …

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Tannock Named XL Insurance President

Jan 26

Torus has appointed Thomas Guesde as Senior Vice President of its new European Casualty platform. His appointment follows Torus' launch of its operations in Continental European in September …

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Torus Appoints Guesde to Lead European Casualty

Jan 20

The Vermont Supreme Court says a landowner can sue the president of the Vermont Asbestos Group over contamination

Jan 20

In a stunning blow to President Barack Obama, Republican Scott Brown won a bitter U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts Tuesday and promised to be the deciding vote against his sweeping healthcare …

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Republican Win in Massachusetts Could Jeopardize Healthcare Bill

Jan 6

Veteran Democratic Senator Christopher Dodd said Wednesday he will not seek re-election in November in recognition that he faced an uphill battle and underscoring upheaval facing President Barack …

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Sen. Dodd Announces Plans to Retire

Jan 4

Bermuda-based Armour Reinsurance Group Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Steve Ryland as Senior Vice President of the Group. His experience is in the areas of insurance run-off and the …

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Ryland Named Armour Re Sr. VP

Dec 29

The Arizona Insurance Council (AIC) has elected new officers for 2010. New officers are: President Brett Clausen, Arizona business unit vice president for Farm Bureau Financial Services; Vice …

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Arizona Insurance Council Elects 2010 Officers

Dec 21

Farmers Insurance Group of Companies

Dec 21

A broad healthcare overhaul passed its first crucial test in the Senate Monday, with 60 Democrats voting to put President Barack Obama's top legislative priority on a path to passage by …

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Health Bill Passes Key Senate Vote

Dec 18

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, President Aaron Broussard has placed his embattled top aide, Tim Whitmer, on paid leave.

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Parish Officer in Louisiana Placed on Paid Leave Due to Insurance Ties

Dec 8

Steve Brooks, President of Steve Brooks Insurance Services based in Westlake Village CA, and Eric Bossuk, President of Tri County Insurance based in Calabasas, CA, have announced that the two …

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Los Angeles-area’s Steve Brooks and Tri County Merge

Dec 8

The ACE Group announced the appointment of Michael Furgueson to the newly created post of

Nov 24

Salt Lake City-based The Buckner Co.

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The Buckner Company Acquires Flying J Insurance Services

Nov 17

Leavitt Insurance Agency of San Diego is pleased to announce that Thomas A. James will join the agency as President and Andrew James will join the agency as a Broker.

Nov 6

Urged on by President Barack Obama, Democratic leaders in the House hustled Thursday to round up support for a sweeping healthcare overhaul headed to a close floor vote Saturday. The House …

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Close House Vote on Healthcare Expected Tomorrow

Oct 26

Attacks by President Obama and Congressional Democrats against private health insurers will have a “spillover effect” on other segments of the private insurance marketplace, a property/casualty …

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Attack on Health Firms Is Assault on All Private Insurance, Warns P/C Chief

Oct 26

Attacks by President Obama and Congressional Democrats against private health insurers will have a “spillover effect” on other segments of the private insurance marketplace, a property/casualty …

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Attack on Health Firms Is Assault on All Private Insurance, Warns P/C Chief

Oct 26

The U.S. healthcare system is just as wasteful as President Barack Obama says it is, and proposed reforms could be paid for by fixing some of the most obvious inefficiencies, preventing mistakes …

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U.S. Healthcare System Wastes Up to $700-$800 Billion a Year: Reuters

Oct 14

The ACE Group of insurance and reinsurance companies has announced the appointment of Derek Talbott as Executive Vice President, International Property. He will be responsible for the management …

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ACE Names Talbott Executive Vice President – International Property

Oct 2

America First Insurance Regional Vice President Keith Thompson has been appointed to a three-year term serving on the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association (LIGA). …

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Thompson to Serve on Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association Board

Oct 1

The U.S. Senate passed a temporary extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and President Barack Obama signed the legislation into law just few hours before the program was set to …

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Federal Flood Insurance Program Granted Temporary Extension

Sep 24

Vice President Joe Biden told state insurance regulators this week that “soaring'' health care premiums are hurting families and businesses, which he said underscores the need for a healthcare …

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VP Biden Offers State Insurance Regulators Ground Rules for Healthcare

Sep 21

U.N. climate change talks are “dangerously close to deadlock,” European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso will warn Monday, kicking off a week that could prove critical for efforts to halt …

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EC President Barroso Warns Climate Talks ‘Close to Deadlock’

Sep 16

William P. Sousa Jr., President and CEO of the National Automobile Club has announced the addition of Paul Volfovski as Business Development Manager. In his new position, Volfovski will be …

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National Automobile Club Names Business Development Person

Sep 14

Following President Barack Obama's offer of compromise on an issue that has long divided Washington, congressional health care negotiators are considering proposals to foster alternatives to … Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved.

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Obama Gives Proponents Hope for Medical Malpractice Reform

Sep 14

Zurich in Canada has announced the appointment of Bob Fellows as Senior Vice President, Distribution, Marketing and Communications for Zurich's business in Canada, effective immediately.

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Fellows Joins Zurich in Canada as Sr. VP – Distribution, Marketing

Aug 20

The ACE Group announced that it has appointed Yancy J. Molnar as Vice President for International Government Affairs. His role consists of assisting in “developing and implementing government …

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ACE Appoints Molnar VP-International Government Affairs

Aug 17

The government-run health insurance option favored by President Barack Obama is not essential to a healthcare overhaul as long as the final measure boosts competition, a top U.S. health official …

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Obama Signals Compromise on Public Health Option

Aug 10

In late January only 17 percent of the public claimed to know much about President Obama's health care reform proposals.

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The More People Think They Know Health Reforms, Opposition Rises

Jul 24

Shrugging off delays in a divided Congress, President Barack Obama's administration on Friday said a sweeping healthcare overhaul would still be approved by year's end to control costs and expand …

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White House Still Sees Health Reform By Year’s End Despite Delays

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