Harleysville Group Inc. announces the appointment of Arne Herenstein as senior vice president and CIO. In this position, he will direct the company’s ongoing information technology strategy, integration, and development efforts. He will report to Michael L. Browne, Harleysville Group’s president and chief executive officer.

Switzerland-based Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings says it expects between $65 million and $75 million in losses from second-quarter weather events in the U.S., and another $25 million in additional losses from revised first-quarter estimates.

Wells Fargo Insurance Services says it has acquired EDIFY, LLC, an employee-benefits consulting firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Wells Fargo Insurance Services says it has acquired EDIFY, LLC, an employee-benefits consulting firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Compuware Corp. announces the launch of new Website and mobile performance benchmarks for both healthcare and auto/property insurance providers. The new benchmarks include both home page and last mile measurements. The company also launched a new Mobile Site Performance Index for U.S. auto and property insurers.

Patriot National Insurance Group of Fort Lauderdale has received $30 million in equity funding.

Patriot National Insurance Group of Fort Lauderdale has received $30 million in equity funding.

Commercial Agency Awards for Excellence cite an overall winner, as well as four category awards in excellence in “Sales and Marketing,” “Customer Service,” “Technology and Operations,” and “Recruitment and Training.”