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MARK A. HOFMANN

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NCCI: Workers Comp Outlook Encouraging

The workers compensation insurance market showed some signs of recovery in 2012, according to the annual “State of the Line” report from NCCI. Among the positives, the combined ratio for workers compensation improved for the first time since 2006,…

Spotlight on asbestos

What's the current situation on asbestos liability? Here's a snapshot courtesy of the Insurance Information Institute.

What the Waldo Canyon fire can teach

Last year’s Waldo Canyon fire was the worst in Colorado’s history. The mitigation lessons of that fire are discussed in a new analysis by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.


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Coming and Goings

  • Richard M. Blades

    John L. Wortham & Son, L.P. has named Houston-based Richard M. Blades as chairman of its executive committee.…

    John Patin

    Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings A.G. has named New York-based John Patin as senior vice president, investments. Previously, he was vice president …

    Dan Stedman

    Preferred Mutual Insurance Co. has named Dan Stedman as director of commercial lines. Previously, he was account underwriter, large accounts at Utica …

    Robert Landry

    DAS Legal Protection Insurance Company Ltd. has named Toronto-based Robert Landry to its board of directors. He serves on the boards for Wawanesa…

    Mike Arnold

    Van Zandt, Emrich & Cary Inc. has named Mike Arnold as president and CEO. Previously, he was vice president. Mr. Arnold is based in Louisville, Ky.…

    Rudy Schlich

    Van Zandt, Emrich & Cary Inc. has named Rudy Schlich as chief operating officer. Previously, he was vice president. Mr. Schlich is based in…

  • Kevin English

    One Call Care Management has named Kevin English as chief financial officer. Previously, he was chief sourcing officer at PSS World Medical Inc. Mr.…

    Geoff Kinsella

    Safeonline L.L.P. has named London-based Geoff Kinsella as partner and chief operating officer, subject to approval by the Financial Conduct…

    Michael Guo

    Willis Group Holdings P.L.C. has named Hong Kong-based Michael Guo as managing director and head of Asia in its capital markets and advisory group.…

    Kevin Leong

    Allianz S.E. has named Kevin Leong as chief agent for Canada with Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty A.G., effective Aug. 1. Currently, he is CEO…

    Gary Tully

    Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. has named Gary Tully as executive vice president and head of its contract binding operations insurance unit in New…

    Jeremy Isaacs

    Dual International Ltd., the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group Ltd., had named London-based Jeremy Isaacs as underwriting director,…

  • Hiromoto Ushiki

    Willis North America Inc. has named New York-based Hiromoto Ushiki as North American practice co-leader of the Japan global practice group.…

    Daniel Arolfo

    Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. has named Buenos Aires-based Daniel Arolfo as president of Liberty Seguros Argentina S.A. and Liberty Compañía Argentina …

    Dave Brosnan

    CNA Financial Corp. has named Chicago-based Dave Brosnan as senior vice president of international. Previously, he was division president and chief…

    Mahmoud Abdallah

    WeiserMazars L.L.P. has named New York-based Mahmoud Abdallah as senior adviser in its consulting practice. Previously, he was chairman and CEO of…

    Brian Murphy

    Willis North America Inc. has named Brian Murphy as North American practice co-leader of the Japan global practice group. Previously, he was co-…

    Bradley N. Hatfield

    Employers Holdings Inc. has named Bradley N. Hatfield as vice president of underwriting for strategic partnerships and…

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