South Atlantic U.S. Insurance Industry News Monitoring Service

Don't get scammed at the North Carolina State Fair

The North Carolina State Fair is here and though it's filled with countless calories, exciting rides, and plenty of new treats, you also need to make sure you don't get scammed. Every year, we hear from viewers who buy fake entrance and ride …

Deeley Insurance Group named among 'Best Places to Work in Insurance'

Delaware News Desk Tuesday Oct 15, 2019 at 10:00 PM Deeley Insurance Group announced it was named in the annual Best Places to Work in Insurance program by Business Insurance Magazine, which recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in …

Atlanta-Based Prime Risk Partners Joins EPIC Insurance Brokers

Prime Risk Partners Inc. and EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants have entered into an agreement to join forces. Prime Risk Partners, headquartered in Atlanta, is a growing national firm of insurance professionals providing insurance products for a …

Skelly Joins Southern Insurance Underwriters in Atlanta

Atlanta-based Southern Insurance Underwriters has named John Skelly as Commercial Marine Practice leader. In this position, he will direct the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of commercial inland marine operations. John Skelly Skelly …

How A Small-City West Virginia Lawyer Became One Of The Attorneys Leading National Opioids Lawsuit

Lawyer Paul Farrell Jr. helped mastermind the use of the "public nuisance" code that lies at the heart of the consolidated cases against the drug companies and distributors. “They broke it. So they need to fix it,” Farrell said. “I want them to …

Watch the Debate Live: Democrats Criticize Warren Over Ending Private Health Insurance

Bernie Sanders got a question right in his wheelhouse: Should billionaires exist? He didn’t quite say yes but did launch into his regular tirade against the ultra-wealthy, saying it is “a moral and economic outrage” that the three richest Americans control …

Maryland manufacturers are stronger with the Export-Import Bank

In 1984, my brothers and I started Patton Electronics with just $5,000 each. We were lucky to have a supportive father who helped provide the initial capital, which allowed us to launch a business from our basement. Thirty years later, we’ve expanded the …

Insurance Office of America Adds Moser to Southwest Florida Team

Insurance Office of America (IOA) is has added Charity A. Moser to its growing team in Southwest Florida. She joins the new Bonita Springs branch location as a risk management consultant. Moser is a licensed Florida property and casualty and health agent …

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Florida-Based Direct To PolicyHolder (DTPH)

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida-based The Doyle Group, Inc. and its affiliates, collectively doing business as Direct To PolicyHolder (DTPH). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2010, DTPH is an e- …

CRC Group Hires Watson to Open CRC Office in Charlotte, North Carolina

CRC Group has hired Greg Watson as Office President for a new CRC office opening in Charlotte, North Carolina. Watson comes to CRC with more than 10 years of industry experience, where he began his career as a personal lines underwriter. Greg Watson The …

New York insurer to appeal dismissed lawsuit against Florida Blue

Workers’ Compensation Rates in Delaware Decrease for Third Year in a Row

Delaware is set to see a decrease in workers’ compensation insurance rates for the third year in a row, effective December 1, 2019. “I am delighted to approve a decrease in workers’ compensation rates in Delaware for the third year in a row,” stated …

MedMen Announces Fifth Florida Store Opening in Jacksonville Beach

Brings Total National Footprint to 30 Operating Stores Company Expands beyond St. Petersburg, Key West, Pensacola and West Palm Beach LOS ANGELES — MedMen Enterprises Inc. (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) (“MedMen” or the “Company”), a leading cannabis retailer …

70-Year-Old Pipe Break in South Carolina Causes 30M Gallon Water Spill

Much of one of South Carolina’s largest counties was left without water after a 70-year-old pipe broke, sending a torrent of water over a main highway and closing schools, businesses and county offices. A 20-inch (51-centimeter) iron pipe that carries …

Hunt offers insurance for memories

Shane Hunt, who lives in the Stallings area, shreds confidential documents at a community shred event Sept. 28 at Matthews United Methodist Church. Alec Smith/UCW photo STALLINGS – Shane Hunt has long specialized in scanning documents for companies. …

#LegalFeature: Immigration Questions and Answers

MIAMI, Florida – Question: Me and my husband went to my immigration appointment last month and even though the officer was not friendly, she said she had everything she needed for now and gave us a paper that said they couldnt make a decision and have 120 …

Man in coma after 2 hit-and-run drivers strike him in Plantation

PLANTATION, FLA. (WSVN) - A father of three is in a coma and fighting for his life after he was the victim of two hit-and-run drivers in Plantation. The Diaz family were involved in the crashes while stopped at a red light on Sunrise Boulevard and the …

Buttigieg, Klobuchar lead the charge as candidates pile on front-runner Elizabeth Warren

(CNN) — In what amounted to a rough welcome to the front-runner arena, Sen. Elizabeth Warren became the main target in the 2020 race on Tuesday — with many of her centrist rivals attacking her plans, her liberal bent and what they described as her …

Hurricane Dorian estimated insured losses at $19 million

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - When Hurricane Dorian took a turn last month and avoided landfall in Florida, it largely spared the state’s insurance industry from getting hit with claims. Only 5,764 claims from Hurricane Dorian had been filed in Florida as of Oct. 4, …

Mobile Phone Insurance Market 2019 Global Share, Trends, Segmentation, Analysis and Forecast to 2025

Wiseguyreports.Com Publish New Market Research Report On -“Mobile Phone Insurance Market 2019 Global Analysis, Size, Share, Trends and Growth, Forecast 2025” PUNE, INDIA, October 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobile Phone Insurance Market …

Progressive Reports September 2019 Results

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO, Oct. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) today reported the following results for September 2019 and the third quarter of 2019:     September Quarter (millions, except per share amounts and ratios; …

BCI Celebrates 40 Years of Customer Success!

BCI celebrates 40 years of partnering with leading companies to create world-class performance teams. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Baker Communications announced that October 2019 was the company's 40th …

24/7 Water Damage Charlotte Helps Residents Prepare for the Fast-Approaching Flood Season

With the region of Charlotte being prone to flash flooding, 24/7 Water Damage Charlotte urges local residents to prepare now before it's too late. CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, USA, October 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Coastal …

Real-Life “Pursuit of Happiness”: Chris Jackson Joins SurePath Wealth as Senior Wealth Advisor and Partner

In a Hollywood-worthy “rags to riches” story, Chris Jackson joins SurePath Wealth as a Senior Wealth Advisor and Partner. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SurePath Wealth is proud to announce that Chris Jackson …

Fort Collins Roofing Company Assists with Thousands of Roofing Insurance Claims After Significant Hail Damage in 2019

The contractors from Fort Collins Roofing Company continue their mission to help residents with roof replacements and insurance claims throughout the area. FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It's no …

NTI@Home Seeking 225 Individuals with Disabilities for Work-at-Home Call Center Roles with Fortune 1000 Company

NTI@Home continues partnership with world’s largest outsourcing companies to provide individuals with disabilities full and part-time, work-at-home roles. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over the course of 10 …

Agricultural Crop Insurance Market 2019 Global Share, Trends, Segmentation, Analysis and Forecast to 2023

Wiseguyreports.Com Publish Market Research Report On -“Agricultural Crop Insurance Market 2019 Global Analysis, Size, Share, Trends and Growth, Forecast 2023” PUNE, INDIA, October 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Agricultural Crop Insurance …

Sopheon Expands Partner Ecosystem with Phoenix Capital

Italian business consulting firm to offer Accolade® enterprise innovation management software and services to finance, insurance and banking markets AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, October 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sopheon (LON: SPE), a global …

Syncora Holdings Ltd. Announces Additional Information Regarding Proceeds of SGI Sale, as well as Timing of GAAP ...

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syncora Holdings Ltd. (“Syncora”) today announced its intention to distribute 100% of the net sale proceeds from its previously announced agreement to sell Syncora Guarantee Inc. (“SGI”), its wholly- …

John Huttinger, President of SeaTech Insurance Agency, Inc./Pacific Unified Insurance, Joins Burnham Risk as Executive ...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Oct. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California-based risk management and strategic insurance solutions company, Burnham Risk, is pleased to announce John Huttinger, President of SeaTech Insurance Agency/Pacific Unified Insurance, …

Verifly Announces $22M Funding From IAC, Rebrands & Expands to Become Thimble

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verifly, the first and only platform to offer short-term liability coverage for small businesses and independent workers today announced that it has expanded and rebranded to become Thimble, supported by $22 …

FedNat Sets Third Quarter 2019 Earnings Call for Wednesday, November 6, 2019

SUNRISE, Fla., Oct. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FedNat Holding Company (Nasdaq: FNHC), a super-regional insurance holding company, will announce its 2019 third quarter financial results after 4:00 PM (ET) on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  The investor …

Veruna Named Insurance Technology Company of the Year

HOPKINTON, Mass., Oct. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veruna, developer of the insurance industry’s only agency management system (AMS) built on the Salesforce platform, is pleased to announce the company was recently named Insurance Technology Company of …

HCI Group Sets Third Quarter 2019 Earnings Call for Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 4:45 p.m. ET

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), an InsurTech company with operations in insurance, software development and real estate, will hold a conference call on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at 4:45 p.m. Eastern time to …

Brown & Brown, Inc. Announces the Asset Acquisition of VGW Insurance

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J. Scott Penny, Chief Acquisitions Officer of Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO), and Charles R. Glendenning, Glen R. VerHagen, and Rick K. Walker, the principals of VerHagen Glendenning & Walker …

Spice Connection, A Culinary Journey Across Indonesia

NUSA DUA, BALI, INDONESIA, October 11, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, is thrilled to present ‘The Spice Connection’, a month-long culinary odyssey celebrating the legendary cuisine of Indonesia. Commencing on the 4th …

RegEd to Showcase Enterprise Compliance Solutions at 2019 NSCP National Conference

Raleigh, NC, Oct. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RegEd, the leading provider of compliance technology solutions to the financial services industry, is pleased to announce its participation in the 2019 National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP) …

Brown & Brown, Inc. Announces the Asset Acquisition of Poole Professional Companies

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J. Scott Penny, Chief Acquisitions Officer of Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO), and Christopher A. Poole, Thomas M. Mullard, and Kenneth R. Wortley, the principals of Poole Professional Ltd. …

Life Insurance Market 2019 Global Analysis, Growth, Size, Share, Trends, Forecast to 2025

Global Life Insurance Market Analysis By Manufacturers, Regions, Type And Application, Forecast To 2025 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 10, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Life Insurance Industry Description The rising mortality rates all …