Agency Management

Property and casualty carrier employment was basically flat based on June 2011 data from the U.S. Labor Dept.'s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The National African-American Insurance Association will host its 13th annual national conference Sept. 28-30 at the Fairmount Turnberry Resort in Miami.

Second quarter shows gains and losses for Ft. Lauderdale-based Universal Insurance Holdings and subsidiary.

Willis Group Holdings has eliminated approximately 600 positions so far this year as part of its operational review, leading to a second-quarter charge of $18 million and contributing to a 2 percent drop in net income.

Itasca, Ill.-based insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. says it acquired Group Benefits of Arkansas, LLC.

Marsh & McLennan reports net income increased 19 percent in the second quarter, driven by new business and strong retention in its insurance brokerage arm.