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Claims Business: CompScience, EagleView, Schaefer City and GGA

CompScience Now an MGA for Nationwide, Swiss Re CompScience Insurance Services has entered into a managing general agent agreement with Nationwide and Swiss Re to underwrite, bind and service workers’ compensation policies. CompScience, a San Francisco technology company, says its …

New InsurTech Offering Brings Free Home Maintenance Visits with Price of Policy

Many insurance carriers offer their customers discounts on smart home products that protect homes from fire, water and theft. Some even contribute free devices to policyholders who are willing to take on do-it-yourself installation projects. A partnership announced Tuesday between …

Understanding the Differences Between Standard and Excess/Surplus Lines

According to industry experts, there are a number of differences that differentiate standard lines versus excess and surplus lines. Typically excess and surplus lines coverage offers policyholders with unique risk or poor loss history an opportunity to obtain insurance that …

New Empire Group Names Jim O’Neill to Head Newly Formed Wholesale Division

Island Park, NY, 09/27/12 – New Empire Group, Ltd announced the formation the “New Empire Group Wholesale Division” to be headed by James F. O’Neill, the current Executive VP. New Empire Group, Ltd. is a state-of-the-art managing general agent specializing …