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<title>Insurance Broker's Breach Not Proximate Cause Of Insured's Harm, Panel Says</title>
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<![CDATA[CINCINNATI - Although an insurance broker breached its fiduciary duty by failing to give notice of a claim to an insurer, it was not the proximate cause of an insured's harm because the insurer denied coverage based on a policy exclusion, the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Sept. 23 (Anderson-Tully Co. v. Federal Insurance Co., et al., No. 08-5524, 6th Cir.; 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 21141; See December 2008, Page 6). 
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<title>Illinois Federal Judge Denies Dismissal Of Claims Against Insurance Broker</title>
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<![CDATA[CHICAGO - An Illinois federal judge on Sept. 29 refused to dismiss claims against an insurance broker for breach of fiduciary duty, negligence and breach of contract regarding the broker's procurement of property insurance (Restoration Specialists LLC v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co. and NAPCO LLC, No. 08-644, N.D. Ill.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 89583). 
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<title>Ohio Panel Affirms Insurance Agent's License Revocation</title>
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<![CDATA[DAYTON, Ohio - An Ohio appeals panel on Sept. 25 upheld the Ohio Department of Insurance's revocation of an insurance agent's license to sell insurance because he failed to pay clients as required by the state's previous order against him (William E. Thurman II v. State of Ohio Department of Insurance, No. 2008-CA-81, Ohio App., 2nd Dist.; 2009 Ohio App. LEXIS 4256). 
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<title>New York Justice Dismisses A Portion Of Claims Against Brokers</title>
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<![CDATA[NEW YORK - A New York County Supreme Court justice on Sept. 29 granted a portion of a motion to dismiss filed by defendant insurance brokers after determining that nine of the plaintiff investors released the brokers from liability for losses in connection with asbestos claims under policies brokered by the defendants (George Aldrich, et al. v. Marsh &amp; McLennan Co. Inc., et al., No. 605336/99, N.Y. Sup., N.Y. Co.; 2009 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 2713; See July 2008, Page 8). 
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<title>Judge: Jurisdiction Over Insureds' Lawsuit Against Flood Insurer, Agent Exists</title>
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<![CDATA[BEAUMONT, Texas - Although homeowners eliminated federal claims in filing a post-removal amended complaint against a flood insurer and an insurance agent regarding a wrong flood zone classification in a policy, the amendments do not defeat jurisdiction, a Texas federal judge ruled Sept. 25, also holding that the agent was improperly joined (L.J. Doucet and Pat Doucet v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. and Bill Nickum, No. 09-142, E.D. Texas; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 89106). 
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<title>Judge Awards Judgment On Insurance Broker's Claims Against Broker</title>
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<![CDATA[CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - A New York federal judge on Oct. 19 awarded $264,640 plus prejudgment interest to an insurance broker on its breach of contract and account stated claims against another insurance broker (CRC Insurance Services Inc. v. Lamere Associates Inc., No. 08-03865, E.D. N.Y.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 97455). 
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<title>Federal Judge Dismisses Breach Of Contract Claim Against Insurance Agency</title>
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<![CDATA[VICTORIA, Texas - On Sept. 25, a Texas federal judge entered summary judgment to an insurance agency accused of stealing proprietary information with regard to a breach of contract claim but denied summary judgment on the breach of fiduciary duty claim (Joe N. Pratt Insurance v. Donna E. Doane, et al., No. 07-00007, S.D. Texas; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 88314; See February 2009, Page 15). 
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<title>Judge Finds Agent Not Necessary To Insurer's Action Against Insureds</title>
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<![CDATA[LEXINGTON, Ky. - An insurance agent is not a necessary or indispensable party to an insurance company's declaratory judgment action against its insureds, a Kentucky federal judge determined Sept. 30, denying the insureds' motion to dismiss (North American Specialty Insurance Co. v. John P. Pucek, et al., No. 08-486 c/w John P. Pucek, et al. v. North American Specialty Insurance Co., et al., No. 09-49, E.D. Ky.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 93420). 
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<title>11th Circuit Dismisses Breach Of Contract Suit Against Insurance Agency</title>
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<![CDATA[ATLANTA - The 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeal on Sept. 24 affirmed the dismissal of a breach of contract action against an insurance agency, citing a lack of federal subject matter jurisdiction (Thresa L. Williams v. Alfa Insurance Agency, No. 08-17129, 11th Cir.; 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 21192). 
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<title>Federal Judge Denies New Trial On Insurer's Claims Against Insurance Agent</title>
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<![CDATA[TRENTON, N.J. - A New Jersey federal judge on Sept. 16 rejected an insurance company's motion for a new trial regarding a jury's verdict in favor of an insurance agent on breach of contract and negligence claims (Merchants Insurance Company of New Hampshire Inc. v. 3 R Painting &amp; Contracting Co. Inc., et al., No. 06-01602, D. N.J.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 84615; See October 2008, Page 19). 
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<title>Panel Upholds Agent's Judgment On Negligence Breach Of Contract Claims</title>
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<![CDATA[HOUSTON - An insurance agent established his entitlement to judgment on an insured's claims for negligence and breach of contract regarding the procurement of uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) motorist coverage, a Texas appeals panel affirmed Oct. 1 (Theresa Leigh v. Richard Kuenstler Jr., No. 14-08-00245-CV, Texas App., 14th Dist.; 2009 Tex. App. LEXIS 7633). 
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<title>Federal Judge Dismisses Agency's Contribution, Indemnity Claims</title>
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<![CDATA[PENSACOLA, Fla. - An insurance agency's third-party claims for indemnity and contribution against a flood zone determination company toward any judgment arising from allegations of negligence against the insurance agency fail, a Florida federal judge ruled Sept. 28 (Joseph and Wendy Kesslak v. Tower Hill Preferred Insurance Co., et al. &amp; Niceville Insurance Agency Inc. v. LandAmerica Tax and Flood Services, No. 08-303, N.D. Fla.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 95300). 
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<title>Insurance Agent Improperly Joined To Lawsuit, Louisiana Federal Judge Determines</title>
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<![CDATA[LAFAYETTE, La. - An insurance agent was improperly joined to a breach of contract and negligence lawsuit, a Louisiana federal judge ruled Sept. 30, finding that the insured's theoretical claims against the agent are time-barred (DC International v. Zurich-American Insurance Group and Louisiana Cos., No. 09-1196, W.D. La.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 90710). 
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<title>Texas Federal Judge Finds Reinsurance Broker Failed To Show Likeliness Of Success</title>
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<![CDATA[DALLAS - A federal judge in Texas on Sept. 28 denied a reinsurance broker's request for preliminary injunctive relief against a reinsured's suit in a state court, noting that the broker had failed to show a likelihood of success on the merits of its claims that the state case was a relitigation of an earlier federal case (Aon Re Inc. v. TIG Insurance Co., 09-00300, N.D. Texas; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 89249; See March 2009, Page 18). 
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<title>No Tortious Interference Against Insurance Broker, Pa. Superior Court Says</title>
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<![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA - On Sept. 22, the Pennsylvania Superior Court reversed and remanded a jury's finding that a third-party administrator (TPA) tortiously interfered with an insurance broker's business with a self-funded insurer for entry of judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) in favor of the TPA (Walnut Street Associates v. Brokerage Concepts Inc. and Kimberly Macrone, No. 3015 EDA 2007, Pa. Super.; 2009 Pa. Super. LEXIS 3289; See September 2008, Page 20). 
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<title>Trial Against Former Marsh Executives Moves To Closing Arguments</title>
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<![CDATA[NEW YORK - The case against three former Marsh Inc. executives accused of conspiring to steer insurance clients to preferred insurers has moved to the closing arguments stage in the New York County Supreme Court. 
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<title>Hartford Settles Price-Fixing Charges For $1.3 Million</title>
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<![CDATA[HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Oct. 22 that Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. will pay $1.3 million to resolve charges that a former reinsurance business engaged in illegal price fixing. 
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<title>N.Y. Insurance Department Fines Insurance Brokers For Accepting Kickbacks</title>
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<![CDATA[NEW YORK - The New York Insurance Department on Oct. 16 said that it fined 43 insurance agents and brokers a total of $42,650 for accepting kickbacks or failing to supervise staff who accepted kickbacks in order to steer customers to certain auto glass repair shops. 
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<title>California Insurance Agent Sentenced To 13 Years In Theft Case</title>
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<![CDATA[SACRAMENTO, Calif. - An insurance agent was sentenced Oct. 14 to serve 13 years and four months in state prison and ordered to pay $434,278.69 in restitution to her victims, according to California authorities. Maria E. Flora pleaded no contest to allegations that she took money from clients to invest in real estate loans. 
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<title>Insurance Broker Admits Embezzling</title>
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<![CDATA[DENVER - A Hawaii insurance broker on Oct. 12 pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado to an embezzling charge. Barney T. Lyles was accused of embezzling from an employee benefit fund when he was chief executive officer at the defunct insurance broker company BLIS International Group. 
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<title>Miami Insurance Agent Accused Of $14M In Premium Finance Fraud</title>
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<![CDATA[MIAMI - On Oct. 13, the Florida Division of Insurance Fraud (DIF) arrested an insurance agent for the second time in less than a month for allegedly stealing more than $14 million by submitting thousands of fraudulent premium finance contracts for fictitious policyholders. 
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<title>2 Insurance Agents, 8 Employees Told To Stop Selling Insurance</title>
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<![CDATA[LONDON - Willis Group Holdings Ltd. announced Sept. 21 that its board of directors has approved changing the company's place of incorporation from Bermuda to Ireland. 
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<title>Financial Worker Jailed For Falsely Representing Himself As Lloyd's Agent</title>
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<![CDATA[LONDON, Ky. - A South Carolina financial worker was sentenced Sept. 23 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky to two years in prison for using a scheme to dupe mortgage companies and homeowners in Kentucky. David C. Thomas admitted that he falsely portrayed himself to mortgage company offices as an agent of Lloyd's of London. 
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<title>Iowa Insurance Agent Sentenced To 15 Years For Cheating Elderly</title>
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<![CDATA[CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A federal judge in Iowa on Sept. 24 handed a 15-year prison sentence to an insurance agent convicted of fraud in the bilking of elderly clients. 
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<title>Louisiana Agent Accused Of Premium Theft, Unfair Trade Practices</title>
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<![CDATA[SCOTT, La. - The Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Squad arrested an insurance agent on Sept. 25 on one count of unfair trade practices. The Department of Insurance Fraud Section Investigators also issued Carmen Miller of The Miller Agency an order to cease and desist from engaging in the business of insurance, a summary suspension notice and a $1,500 fine notice. 
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<title>Insurance Agents Receive Fines For Alleged Fraud</title>
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<![CDATA[DENHAM SPRINGS, La. - Two insurance agents have been accused of committing insurance fraud and were served with cease-and-desist orders, summary suspension notices and fine notices by the Louisiana Department of Insurance on Sept. 24. 
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<title>Former Insurance Agent Charged With Forgery, Misappropriation</title>
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<![CDATA[LAKE CHARLES, La. - On Oct. 1, the Louisiana Department of Insurance Fraud Section Investigators charged a former Louisiana insurance agent with misappropriation, forgery and conducting a business of insurance without a license. Steven C. Rossiter also was served with an order to cease and desist from engaging in the business of insurance and a $1,000 fine notice. 
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<title>Gallagher Acquires Consulting Firm</title>
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<![CDATA[ST. PAUL, Minn. - Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co. announced Oct. 2 that it has acquired Fox Lawson &amp; Associates LLC. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 
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<![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO - Woodruff-Sawyer &amp; Co. on Oct. 6 acquired the Western region direct practice of Carpenter Moore from NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. 
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<title>Guy Carpenter Acquires London Reinsurance Broker</title>
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<![CDATA[HOUSTON - Guy Carpenter &amp; Co. LLC on Oct. 5 agreed to buy London-based reinsurance broker Rattner Mackenzie Ltd. (RML) from HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. RML places HCC's reinsurance programs in the London market and services a number of third-party clients. 
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<title>Texas Insurance Agent Indicted For Misapplication Of Premiums</title>
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<![CDATA[PASADENA, Texas - A Texas grand jury on Oct. 5 indicted Darryl W. Golter, owner of the Golter Insurance Agency, on the criminal offense of misapplication of fiduciary property more than $100,000 and under $200,000, a second-degree felony. 
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<![CDATA[KIRKLAND, Wash. - Feek Justice Financial entered into a partnership on Oct. 8 with personal and commercial lines independent agency Conover Insurance. 
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<![CDATA[U.S. Re Dan J. Newsome on Oct. 23 joined U.S. Re Corp. in New York, the international brokerage subsidiary of U.S. RE Cos. Inc., as senior vice president. Newsome, who brings 30 years of experience in reinsurance, previously served at Aon Re Inc. as vice president for new business development. 
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<title>Panel Upholds Gallagher's $28M Settlement Of Bid-Rigging Charges</title>
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<![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA - The Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on Sept. 8 affirmed Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co. and its related companies' $28 million settlement with members of a class who were accusing the insurance brokers of bid-rigging practices and conspiracy (In re: Insurance Brokerage Antitrust Litigation, MDL No. 1663, Nos. 07-1759, 07-1763, 07-1769, 07-1779, 07-1786, 07-1793, 07-1796, 07-1826, 07-2935, 07-2957, 07-3037, 07-3038, 07-3039, 07-3040, 07-3041, 07-3042, and 07-3687, 3rd Cir.; 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 20095). 
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<title>MDL Judge Refuses To Hear If Prior Order Should Be Stayed Pending Appeal</title>
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<![CDATA[NEWARK, N.J. - The insurance brokerage antitrust multidistrict litigation judge on Sept. 1 denied Marsh &amp; McLennan Cos. Inc.'s request for an order to show cause why a previous order denying the insurance broker's motion to enforce final judgment and to enjoin the pursuit of two state court ligations should not be stayed pending appeal (In Re Insurance Brokerage Antitrust Litigation, No. 04-5184; In Re Employee-Benefit Insurance Brokerage Antitrust Litigation, No. 05-1079, D. N.J.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 80974; See August 2009, Page 4). 
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<title>Panel Reinstates Breach Of Contract, Negligence Claims Against Insurance Broker</title>
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<![CDATA[NEW YORK - On Sept. 1, the First Department New York Supreme Court Appellate Division reinstated negligence and breach of contract claims against insurance brokers; however, it affirmed the dismissal of breach of the duty of loyalty and breach of fiduciary duty against the brokers (Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill &amp; Co., et al. v. Marsh USA Inc., et al., No. 783 602738/05, N.Y. Sup., App. Div., 1st Dept.; 2009 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 6201; See January 2009, Page 8). 
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<title>Panel Remands Insured's Negligence, Breach Claims Against Insurer, Agent</title>
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<![CDATA[ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Minnesota appeals court on Aug. 25 found that a trial court erred in granting summary judgment for an insurer on a homeowner's breach of fiduciary duty and negligence claims, finding that material issues of fact exist as to whether the insurer and agent found the homeowner the best possible coverage available to him (Bradley J. Buscher, individually and on behalf of the Revocable Trust of Bradley J. Buscher, et al. v. Brown &amp; Brown, et al., No. A08-1813, Minn. App.; 2009 Minn. App. Unpub. LEXIS 955). 
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<title>Panel Dismisses Appeal Of Summary Judgment Award To Insurance Agency, Agent</title>
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<![CDATA[FRANKFORT, Ky. - A Kentucky appeals panel on Sept. 4 dismissed an insured's appeal of an award of partial summary judgment in favor of an insurance agency and agent on punitive and emotional distress damages because the trial judge did not address the insured's other claims (Joseph F. Bradford v. Andy Anderson Insurance Agency Inc. and Elizabeth Roby, No. 2008-CA-001683, Ky. App.; 2009 Ky. App. Unpub. LEXIS 767). 
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<title>Judge Certifies Judgment On Claims In Dispute Between Insured, Insurers, Broker</title>
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<![CDATA[FRESNO, Calif. - On Aug. 5, a California federal judge granted motions for certification of judgment filed by insurers and an insurance broker regarding claims arising from an insured's workers' compensation insurance and ordered that a partial judgment on a jury's verdicts are certified for appeal (U.S. Fidelity &amp; Guaranty Co. v. Lee Investments LLC, et al., No. 99-05583, E.D. Calif.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 72366; See December 2008, Page 12). 
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<title>Settlements Improperly Excluded From Insured's Defense, Panel Concludes</title>
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<![CDATA[BOSTON - A trial judge incorrectly excluded two settlement agreements from an insured's evidence supporting its claims for negligence and breach of contract against insurance brokers, a Massachusetts appeals panel ruled Sept. 10 (Bomco Inc. v. Mazonson Inc. and Mazonson LLC, No. 08-P-1248, Mass. App.; 2009 Mass. App. Unpub. LEXIS 932). 
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<![CDATA[DENVER - The 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on Aug. 25 upheld a jury's verdict on breach of contract and bad faith claims against an insurance agent regarding an insurer's allegation that it was forced to settle insureds' lawsuit (North American Specialty Insurance Co. v. Britt Paulk Insurance Agency Inc., Nos. 07-7115, 08-7000, 10th Cir.; 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 19060; See October 2007, Page 14). 
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<title>Panel: Fact Issues Exist As To Injuries Caused By Insurance Agencies' Breach Of Contract</title>
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<![CDATA[MIAMI - Two insurance agencies breached their agency agreement with an insurance company, a Florida appeals panel held Aug. 26, reversing and remanding; however, a factual dispute exists as to whether the insurer was injured as a consequence of that breach (Progressive American Insurance Co. v. Gregory Inc. d/b/a Lon Worth Crow Insurance Agency and USI Insurance Services of Florida Inc., No. 3D08-2238, 3rd Dist., Fla. App.). 
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<![CDATA[SPOKANE, Wash. - An insured failed to prove that an insurance agency acted negligently or breached a duty to provide competent insurance advice regarding underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage, a Washington appeals panel found Aug. 27 (American Commerce Insurance Co. v. William Ensley, et al., No. 27313-0-III, Wash. App., Div. III; 2009 Wash. App. LEXIS 2176). 
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<title>Insurance Agent Liable For Negligence In Procurement Of Coverage, Panel Rules</title>
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<![CDATA[LOS ANGELES - An insurance agent negligently failed to procure workers' compensation insurance, a California appeals panel ruled Sept. 9, also finding that the agent and her insurance agency are liable to insureds for $5.8 million awarded against them by a jury for an employee's injuries (John D. Williams, et al. v. Hilb, Rogal &amp; Hobbs Insurance Services of California Inc., No. B203691, 2nd Dist., Calif. App. Div. 8; 2009 Cal. App. LEXIS 1496). 
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<![CDATA[LINCOLN, Neb. - An insurance broker did not fail to procure an errors and omissions liability insurance policy because coverage was excluded because of the policyholders' failure to satisfy the conditions precedent to coverage, the Nebraska Supreme Court affirmed Aug. 28 (Mortgage Express Inc. and Jeff Rothlisberger v. Tudor Insurance Co., et al., No. S-08-728, Neb. Sup.). 
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<title>Court: Insured Cannot Add Negligence Claim Against Insurance Agent</title>
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<![CDATA[MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A final judgment entered against an insured prevents a trial court from accepting an amendment to the pleadings that adds new claims against insurance agents for negligence in procuring insurance, the Alabama Supreme Court determined Aug. 21 (Ex parte Pritchett-Moore Inc. and Andrew Hudson v. Blakeney Co. LLC, et al., No. 1080366, Ala. Sup.). 
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<title>Panel Affirms Prison Sentence On Insurance Agent's Wire Fraud</title>
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<![CDATA[ST. LOUIS - On Aug. 24, the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals upheld a 70-month prison sentence against an insurance agent on two counts of wire fraud in violation of 18 U.S. Code Section 1343 (United States of America v. William R. Jenkins III, No. 08-3616, 8th Cir.; 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 18972). 
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<title>Willis Ltd. To Pay CNA $130M For Placement Of Reinsurance Coverage</title>
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<![CDATA[NEW YORK - Willis Ltd. agreed Sept. 11 to pay $130 million to CNA Financial Corp. and its subsidiaries, including Continental Casualty Co., in connection with the insurance broker's placement of personal accident reinsurance, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 
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<title>Insurance Agent Gets Up To 5 Years For Running Ponzi Scheme</title>
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<![CDATA[SOUTH SHORE, Ky. - On Sept. 4, a Kentucky insurance agent was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay almost $400,000 in fines for swindling clients in a Ponzi scheme that involved annuities. 
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<title>Insurance Agent Sentenced To 97 Months In Prison</title>
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<![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ohio - On Sept. 3, Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary J. Hudson reported that former insurance agent William R. Appleton II was sentenced to 97 months' imprisonment for one count of mail fraud and 60 months' imprisonment, to be served concurrently, for one count of income tax evasion. 
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<title>AmWINS Group Acquires Agency</title>
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<![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, N.C. - On Sept. 9, wholesale insurance broker AmWINS Group Inc. acquired The Managing Agency Group- Employee Benefits (MAG-EB), a division of insurance broker Willis HRH. MAG-EB is a wholesale broker of employee benefit plans for small and mid-sized employer groups of two to 300 employees. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 
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<title>Louisiana Insurance Agent Accused Of Pocketing Premiums</title>
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<![CDATA[THIBODAUX, La. - The Louisiana Department of Insurance on Sept. 4 issued a cease-and-desist order, summary suspension of licenses and fine notice for 12 counts of alleged misappropriation of premiums against an insurance agent and his agency. 
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<title>Brown &amp; Brown Acquires Agency</title>
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<![CDATA[TAMPA, Fla. - Brown &amp; Brown Inc. announced Aug. 31 that it has acquired the group employee benefits division of Roussel &amp; Associates of Brentwood, Tenn. The division will relocate to Brown &amp; Brown's existing Nashville, Tenn., operation. 
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<title>Okla. Attorney General Says Former Agent Sold Insurance Without A License</title>
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<![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson said Aug. 25 that former insurance agent William R. Harlan will pay more than $4,400 in restitution after pleading guilty to selling insurance without a license. 
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<title>Former Agent Arrested, Faces Felony Charges</title>
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<![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland announced Aug. 27 that former insurance agent Richard Wallen has been arrested by the Oklahoma Insurance Department's Anti-Fraud Unit. 
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<title>Hill County Insurance Joins Combined Agents Group</title>
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<![CDATA[HILLSBORO, Texas - On Aug. 28, Combined Agents of America LLC (CAA) added Hill County Insurance Agency Inc. as a member, bringing the group's agency membership total to 42. 
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<title>Insurance Agent Told To Stop Operating In North Dakota</title>
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<![CDATA[BISMARK, N.D. - North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm issued a cease-and-desist order on Aug. 18 to Floyd Sheridan, an insurance agent who is alleged to have sold, solicited or negotiated insurance to a Barnes County, N.D., resident. 
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<title>Brokers Announce Appointments</title>
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<![CDATA[Roach On Sept. 16, independent insurance brokerage firm Roach Howard Smith &amp; Barton added sales executive Brand Daves to the commercial insurance division of its Fort Worth, Texas, office as an assistant vice president. Previously, he worked as a claims representative for a large insurance agency, where he handled commercial, industrial and residential property claims and was consistently ranked as one of the company's leading producers of claim settlements. 
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<title>News From The LexisNexis Insurance Law Center</title>
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<title>MDL Judge Refuses To Enforce Final Judgment On 2 Settlement Class Members</title>
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<![CDATA[NEWARK, N.J. - The insurance brokerage antitrust multidistrict litigation judge on July 24 denied Marsh &amp; McLennan Cos. Inc.'s motion to enforce final judgment and to enjoin the pursuit of two state court ligations by settlement class members (In re Insurance Brokerage Antitrust Litigation, No. 04-5184, D. N.J.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 65029; See July 2009, Page 4). 
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<title>Investors Sue Insurance Broker For Alleged Role In $7B Ponzi Scheme</title>
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<![CDATA[DALLAS - On Aug. 6, more Latin investors sued Willis of Colorado in a Texas federal court, accusing the insurance broker of aiding in the Stanford Financial Group's alleged $7 billion Ponzi scheme (Manuel Canabal, et al. v. Willis of Colorado Inc., et al., No. 09-01474, N.D. Texas). 
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<title>Panel Upholds Judgment On Fraud Claim Against Insurance Agency</title>
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<![CDATA[DETROIT - The Michigan Court of Appeals on Aug. 4 affirmed summary disposition to an insurance agency on negligence, breach of contract and fraud claims with regard to a failure to secure workers' compensation insurance coverage (Trinity Solutions Services Inc. v. Meadowbrook Inc. and Meadowbrook Insurance Agency, No. 285069, Mich. App.; 2009 Mich. App. LEXIS 1645). 
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<![CDATA[CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - On Aug. 12, a New York federal magistrate granted a reinsurance broker's motion to compel a nonparty to produce certain nonprivileged documents (RMS Insurance Brokerage, LLC v. JLT Insurance Management, et al., No. 08-01414, E.D. N.Y.; See July 2009, Page 9). 
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<title>Appeals Court: Broker Liable To Insureds For Cancellation Of Policy</title>
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<![CDATA[HARTFORD, Conn. - An insurance broker is liable for an insured's damages with regard to the broker's manipulation of premium bills that resulted in the cancellation of the insured's policy, the Connecticut Appellate Court affirmed Aug. 5 (Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians v. Jay Lorinsky, et al., No. AC 29512, Conn. App.; 2009 Conn. LEXIS 231). 
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<title>Panel Upholds Dismissal Of Negligence, Negligent Misrepresentation Claims</title>
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<![CDATA[SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A California appeals court on July 29 affirmed the dismissal of negligent misrepresentation and negligence claims against insurance agents with regard to misstatements in a form used to procure insufficient insurance coverage (University Partners LLC, et al. v. John O. Bronson, et al., No. C058893, Calif. App., 3rd Dist.; 2009 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS 6130). 
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<title>Judge Allows Prejudgment Interest On Award Against Reinsurance Broker</title>
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<![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA - In two opinions filed July 24, a Pennsylvania federal judge awarded prejudgment interest on a $23.8 million jury award against a reinsurance broker for alleged misrepresentations in the amount of $8.3 million and denied the broker's motion for a new trial (United National Insurance Co., et al. v. Aon Ltd., et al., No. 04-539, E.D. Pa.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 63852; See April 2009, Page 16). 
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<title>Insurance Agency Liable For Breach Of Contract With Insurer, Judge Says</title>
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<![CDATA[DETROIT - An insurance agency breached its contract with an insurance company when it submitted an incomplete application for a workers' compensation insurance policy, a Michigan federal judge held Aug. 11 (Star Insurance Co. v. A.M. Skier Agency Inc., No. 07-11069, E.D. Mich.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 69988). 
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<title>Panel Affirms, Reverses In Part On Breach Of Contract Claims Against Brokers</title>
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<![CDATA[BROOKLYN, NY - While the Second Department New York Supreme Court Appellate Division on Aug. 18 affirmed the dismissal of negligence and breach of contact claims against a successor insurance broker, the court found that an insured raised triable issues regarding those claims against the original insurance broker that procured an insurance policy (Tully Construction Co. Inc. v. Marsh USA Inc., et al., No. 28468/04, N.Y. Sup., App. Div., 2nd Dept.; 2009 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 6097). 
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<title>Breach Of Contract Claim Against Agency Fails, Conn. Judge Says</title>
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<![CDATA[NEW HAVEN, Conn. - An insured cannot pursue a breach of contract claim against an insurance agency because of her own failure to satisfy conditions to renew her insurance coverage, a Connecticut judge ruled July 28 (Karyn Stettinger v. Thompson &amp; Peck Inc., No. CV064017632S, Conn. Super., New Haven Co.; 2009 Conn. Super. LEXIS 1983). 
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<title>Judge Dismisses Breach Of Contract, Bad Faith Claims Against Agent</title>
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<![CDATA[FRESNO, Calif. - On July 28, a California federal judge dismissed breach of contract and bad faith claims against an insurance agent because the agent was not a party to the insurance contract (GBTI Inc., et al. v. Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania, et al., No. 09-1173, E.D. Calif.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 70368). 
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<title>Federal Judge Dismisses Claim For Negligence Against Insurance Agent</title>
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<![CDATA[TRENTON, N.J. - An insured condominium association failed to specifically allege any wrongdoing on the part of an insurance agent, a New Jersey federal judge held Aug. 19, dismissing the negligence claim against the agent (Harbor House Club Condominium Association Inc. v. Cowles &amp; Connell, et al., No. 08-5968, D. N.J.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 73362). 
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<title>Louisiana Panel Majority Holds Broker Breached Duty Of Care To Insured</title>
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<![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS - An insurance broker breached its duty of care to an insured school by failing to inform the school of options regarding business income and extra expense coverage, a Louisiana appeals panel majority found Aug. 5, also affirming a trial judge's assignment of 70 percent fault to the insured for failing to read the policy (Isidore Newman School v. J. Everett Eaves Inc. and Westport Insurance Corp., No. 2008-CA-1368, La. App.; 2009 La. App. LEXIS 1469). 
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<title>Federal Judge Remands Negligence Suit Against Insurance Agent, Insurer</title>
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<![CDATA[SAVANNAH, Ga. - A Georgia federal judge on Aug. 10 remanded an insured's negligence lawsuit against his disability insurer and an insurance agent regarding a policy that he alleges should provide lifetime coverage (Paul Feldman v. AXA Equitable Life Insurance Co. and Michael Dobbs, No. 09-004, S.D. Ga.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 69800). 
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<title>Judge Refuses To Dismiss Negligence Claim Against Insurance Agent</title>
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<![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA - Maine law recognizes both an insurer's agent duty to act with reasonable care in sending a policy's expiration notice to an insured's insurance brokers and a cause of action in negligence for breach of that duty, a Pennsylvania federal judge said Aug. 3 (Penelope P. Harris, et al. v. Randy Merchant, et al., No. 09-1662, E.D. Pa.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 67652). 
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<title>Judge Denies Dismissal Of Claims Against Insurance Brokers For Unsolicited Fax</title>
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<![CDATA[CHICAGO - An Illinois federal judge on Aug. 17 declined to dismiss claims associated with insurance brokers' alleged violations of transmitting an unsolicited fax (Robert A. Green v. Anthony Clark International Insurance Brokers Ltd., et al., No. 09-01541, N.D. Ill.; 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 72500). 
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<title>Gallagher Allowed To Once Again Accept Contingent Commissions</title>
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<![CDATA[ITASCA, Ill. - Arthur J. Gallagher Co. announced July 28 that it has obtained permission from the Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI)to begin accepting contingent commissions effective Oct. 1. 
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<title>Louisiana Revokes Agent's License</title>
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<![CDATA[SHREVEPORT, La. - The Louisiana Department of Insurance reported Aug. 17 that Tanya Mclain Weems, an insurance agent, has been issued a cease-and-desist order, license revocation notice and fine notice for alleged misrepresentation. 
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<title>Ohio Revokes Agent's License For Falsifying Hours For Other Agents</title>
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<![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Department of Insurance announced Aug. 6 that it has revoked the insurance education provider contract and license of George Armstrong, owner of Professional Education Corp. (P.E.C.). The department found him to be falsifying continuing education credit hours for hundreds of insurance agents. 
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<title>Demetriou Acquires Insurance Agency</title>
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<![CDATA[NEW YORK - Demetriou General Agency Inc. said Aug. 13 that it has acquired H. Al Roth Agency for an undisclosed sum. Demetriou previously announced expansion plans for its headquarters to accommodate two other acquisitions that are being concluded. 
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<title>Insurance Broker Opens Transportation Unit In Midwest</title>
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<![CDATA[ATLANTA - On Aug. 12, wholesale insurance broker Swett &amp; Crawford (S&amp;C) stated that it has formed a Midwest transportation team to be integrated into the firm's national Transportation Practice Group. 
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<title>UMB Scout Acquires Insurance Agency</title>
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<![CDATA[ST. LOUIS - UMB Scout Insurance Services Inc., an affiliate of UMB Financial Corp., said Aug. 7 that it is acquiring Chapman-Sander, an independently owned insurance agency, in an all-cash deal. Details of the transaction have not been disclosed. 
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<title>Gallagher Announces New Broker Offices</title>
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<![CDATA[ITASCA, Ill. - On Aug. 4, Arthur J. Gallagher announced that it acquired the Portland, Maine, and Cranston, R.I., operations of Gresham &amp; Associates, Inc. The offices will be known as Risk Placement Services- Portland and Risk Placement Services- Cranston, and will be directed by Joel Cavaness, president of Risk Placement Services Inc., a Gallagher subsidiary. 
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<title>Burns &amp; Wilcox Assumes Agency's Insurance Book</title>
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<![CDATA[FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. - Burns &amp; Wilcox, a managing general agent and insurance wholesaler, announced July 29 that it obtained Cambridge General Agency's book of insurance business. In this transaction, Burns &amp; Wilcox also acquired a few of Cambridge's employees. 
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<title>Brokers Announce Appointments</title>
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<![CDATA[Guy Carpenter On Aug. 12, Guy Carpenter &amp; Co. LLC hired two new executives in its Latin America and Caribbean region. Aidan Pope has been named chief executive officer of Latin America and Caribbean Operations and will be based in Miami. In addition, the insurance broker has appointed Judi Newsam as head of its treaty business in Brazil. 
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<title>News From The LexisNexis Insurance Law Center</title>
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