Patricia Wells

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services has appointed Graham Jenks as the new president of JH Blades Group, which includes JH Blades Energy, JH Blades Marine, Southern Marine, and Energy Technical Underwriters (ETU). This group is a key part of Starwind, a company that operates under the CRC Group banner and is based in New York City. … Read more

Teena Maria Hostovich, a 66-year-old insurance brokerage executive from La Cañada Flintridge, California, is set to plead guilty to violating federal campaign finance laws. The U.S. Department of Justice has charged her with making illegal contributions to a joint fundraising committee, totaling over $10,000 in a year. According to the DOJ, Hostovich admitted to making … Read more

California is teaming up with 11 other states to promote clean vehicles. This move comes after the U.S. Senate voted to take away California’s ability to set its own air quality standards. The new group, called the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition, aims to speed up the shift to cleaner vehicles, support American car manufacturers and … Read more

Willis and HDI Global have announced key leadership appointments that aim to strengthen their operations in Canada and the international insurance market. Grant Williamson has been promoted to the position of Canada leader at Willis, a part of WTW. In his new role, Williamson will collaborate with the Canadian leadership team and work closely with … Read more

The Senate has voted to block California’s groundbreaking rule that aimed to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. This decision marks a significant setback for efforts to transition to electric vehicles in the U.S. The vote took place on Thursday, and the measure is expected to be signed by President Trump, who … Read more

Forecasters are predicting another busy hurricane season for the Atlantic this year, thanks to warmer ocean waters. However, they believe it won’t be as intense as the previous year, which was marked by severe storms like Beryl, Helene, and Milton. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently shared its outlook for the hurricane season, … Read more

Construction Insurance Services (CIS), a managing general agent based in Dallas, has announced changes to its leadership team. This news comes as the company continues to strengthen its focus on the construction industry across all 50 states. CIS is part of the Curley Financial Group, which is also headquartered in Dallas. Hector Gardea, Jr. has … Read more

Swingle Collins & Associates has announced that Dan Curtis will take over as President of the agency. He steps into the role following Mac Wesson, who will remain with the company in a production capacity. Curtis brings a wealth of experience to the position, having previously served as the Chief Operating Officer at TriumphPay, an … Read more

A former police officer from Westminster, California, and her stepfather have been charged in a significant workers’ compensation fraud case. Nicole Brown, 39, allegedly collected over $600,000 in disability payments while engaging in various physically demanding activities. Brown faces 15 felony charges, including making false statements to secure compensation and filing fraudulent insurance claims. Prosecutors … Read more

First MainStreet Insurance (FMSI) is making significant moves in the insurance market as it kicks off 2025 with new partnerships and a merger. Effective May 1, 2025, FMSI has teamed up with Rentz Agency and Midwest Health Benefits, both located in Morris, Minnesota. The Rentz Agency, led by Doug Wartner, has a long-standing history of … Read more