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Property/casualty insurers may be poised to raise their prices but buyers may not be in a position to pay more, advises a veteran of insurance cycles. “It’s not an issue of willingness. It’s an issue of capability,” says Jerry Sullivan, … View full post on Insurance Journal » News

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The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) announced that Minnesota-based workers’ compensation insurer, SFM, is the newest member of the Trusted Choice consumer branding program for independent insurance agents and brokers. SFM, headquartered in … View full post on Insurance Journal » News

Homeowners Choice Property and Casualty Insurance Co. said it has acquired HomeWise Insurance Co.’s book of business in Florida. Approved by state regulators, the deal adds 70,000 Florida homeowners to Homeowners Choice. Out of the assumed policies, 28,000 are in … View full post on Insurance Journal » News

Chris McLeod has been named as president of the High Point, N.C.-based Smart Choice Agents Program. She will take over as president effective November 16. McLeod brings more than 40 years of industry experience to her new role. She has served in every area … View full post on Insurance Journal » News

[PR Newswire] – With the rising cost of long term care becoming a key financial concern for many American families, Genworth announces the launch of Privileged Choice Flex, a new comprehensive long term care solution allowing consumers to more easily choose a long term care insurance plan that best suits their lifestyle and budget. View [...]

The Los Angeles Unified School District is taking a stand against child obesity, becoming the nation’s largest school system to stop serving sugar-laden flavored milk. View full post on Yahoo! Health News

Custom Choice Insurance Services of Idyllwild, Calif., has joined The Iroquois Group, according to agency principal Caleb Kirk. The agency recently opened an office at 54585 N. Circle Drive Ste. A, in Idyllwild. Iroquois, a network of property and casualty … View full post on Insurance JournalNews from Insurance Journal

Homeowners Choice Inc., a Clearwater, Florida-based provider of homeowners’ insurance, reported that Francis X. McCahill III has resigned from his position of president and chief executive officer and director of the company and its subsidiaries, effective date of June 30, … View full post on Insurance JournalNews from Insurance Journal

Homeowners Choice, Inc. a Florida-based insurance holding company, has taken initial steps to enter the Alabama homeowners insurance market, its first market outside of Florida. According to the company, it expects to satisfy the Alabama regulatory requirements and begin operations … View full post on Insurance JournalNews from Insurance Journal