Olympus Managed Health Care Inc., a leading provider of health care claims administration and cost containment services, announced today that Steve Stoute, a veteran insurance industry executive, has been appointed to the company’s Board of Advisors. The Board establishes and manages the strategic direction of the company.
Stoute brings nearly 50 years of insurance industry experience [...]

Allied World Assurance Company (U.S.) Inc., a member company of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd announced the launch of Executive Forcefield(TM), their Side ‘A’ Directors & Officers Excess and Lead Difference-in-Conditions (DIC) product.
This new product highlights Allied World’s ongoing commitment to providing its producing partners and clients with comprehensive, tailored products. The policy [...]

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) announced that Tracy L. Rich will join the company as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective July 1.
Rich’s legal career spans more than 30 years and includes work in both the public and private sectors. As Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, [...]

It’s official: According to the Labor Department, the economy has lost 5.1 million jobs over the past 15 months. As if those numbers weren’t scary enough, the figures show a disturbing trend: The number of long-term unemployed has continued to rise. According to Executive Financial Coach “Chuck” Steege, president, SFG Wealth Planning Services, Inc., senior [...]

Great American Insurance Group’s Executive Liability Division is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Non Profit and Employment Practices Liability book of business from AUSCO, a division of Financial & Professional Risk Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Aon Corporation.
AUSCO has been providing management liability solutions for non-profit organizations since 1981. Since 2005, AUSCO and [...]

Great American Insurance Group’s Executive Liability Division is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Non Profit and Employment Practices Liability book of business from AUSCO, a division of Financial & Professional Risk Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Aon Corporation.
AUSCO has been providing management liability solutions for non-profit organizations since 1981. Since 2005, AUSCO and [...]

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. announced that it has extended its employment agreement with President, Chief Executive Officer and Director Neill A. Currie until February 22, 2014. Mr. Currie’s prior employment agreement was scheduled to expire on February 22, 2010, subject to automatic renewals for one-year terms. Mr. Currie, a co-founder of RenaissanceRe, has served as Chief [...]

World Financial Group, Inc. has announced that Milpitas, Calif.-resident Xuan Nguyen is its first leader to be promoted to the newly created top field level of Executive Chairman. A member of WFG’s prestigious Chairman’s Council, Nguyen is one of the company’s top leaders and most prolific builders, who is known for his dedication to helping [...]

David Miller has been named chief executive officer of J.G. Wentworth effective January 5, 2009, according to Randi Sellari, president and chief operating officer of the company.
“We are delighted to have an executive of David’s caliber join our company,” said Ms. Sellari. “His significant prior experience in insurance, finance and marketing makes him an ideal [...]

North Star Health announced that Ken Horowitz has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Horowitz brings to his position over 30 years as a technology industry veteran in a variety of senior leadership roles.
“Ken brings vast experience with early stage companies, and exemplary knowledge of channel strategy and execution. His consistent achievement [...]