People & Places

Wayne Smith joined Charles Taylor Adjusting as senior executive adjuster and office manager of the company's New York office. Mr. Smith will be a key member of the North American team, contributing to the strategic growth of the business.

Willis North America appointed Brian Parsons as national partner and CEO of Willis Canada. Mr. Parsons brings experience in the insurance brokerage, risk management and natural resources industry to the role.

New Programs

Ironshore International announced that its Pembroke Managing Agency Ltd. is broadening its insurance coverage for the space sector, protecting satellite operators, manufacturers and launch service providers from losses associated with launch delays.

All Trans Risk Solutions and Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. created a new program called AllParaPro to insure non-emergency medical transportation companies.

ISO released the next generation of its ISO Risk Analyzer Personal Auto Environmental Module, a predictive analytics tool for insurers to improve territory rating of their personal auto business.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Hub International Ltd. acquired the assets of Field Eddy Inc. and Your Choice Insurance Agency Inc., servicing the Central and Western Massachusetts area.

News

Westfield Insurance partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Summit County, Ohio, to host a volunteer day on October 9 in the Westfield Insurance Headquarters parking lot, where the doors and wall trim for two houses will be painted by Westfield employees. In addition to providing the labor needed to paint and build, the Westfield Insurance Foundation will donate $6,500 to the cause, which will allow Habitat For Humanity to purchase the materials needed for the project.

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Around the Industry: October 9, 2014

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