OneBeacon Insurance Group Ltd. Leads Wednesday's AMBG as Global Insurance ...Insurance News Net (press release)Leading the AMBUB were eHealth Inc. (+4.09%) and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (+1.60%). Trailing the AMBUB were Willis Group Holdings (-0.31%) and Brown ...and more »  Read more...

OneBeacon Insurance Group Ltd. Leads Wednesday's AMBG as Global Insurance ...Insurance News Net (press release)Leading the AMBUB were eHealth Inc. (+4.09%) and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (+1.60%). Trailing the AMBUB were Willis Group Holdings (-0.31%) and Brown ...and more »

Brown & Brown Call Volume Up 11x as Traders Speculate On Higher Prices (BRO) Comtex Smartrend - 40 minutes ago By Chip Brian Shares of Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) traded 0.7% higher yesterday, closing at $19.80. The stock has been drifting lower over the past nine trading days but is currently trading in a ...  Read more...

Brown & Brown Call Volume Up 11x as Traders Speculate On Higher Prices (BRO) Comtex Smartrend - 40 minutes ago By Chip Brian Shares of Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) traded 0.7% higher yesterday, closing at $19.80. The stock has been drifting lower over the past nine trading days but is currently trading in a ...

SmarTrend Watching for Pullback in Shares of Brown & Brown After 0.66% Gain (BRO) Comtex Smartrend - 3 hours ago By Chip Brian Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $19.51 to a high of $19.90. Yesterday, the shares gained 0.66%, which took the trading range above the ...  Read more...

SmarTrend Watching for Pullback in Shares of Brown & Brown After 0.66% Gain (BRO) Comtex Smartrend - 3 hours ago By Chip Brian Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $19.51 to a high of $19.90. Yesterday, the shares gained 0.66%, which took the trading range above the ...

Price Alert for Brown & Brown Inc. (BRO) Market Intellisearch - 14 minutes ago NEW YORK (Market Intellisearch) -- Brown & Brown Inc. options saw heavy call activity today. A total of 1,034 call and 0 put contracts were traded raising a three month record high call volume ...  Read more...

Price Alert for Brown & Brown Inc. (BRO) Market Intellisearch - 14 minutes ago NEW YORK (Market Intellisearch) -- Brown & Brown Inc. options saw heavy call activity today. A total of 1,034 call and 0 put contracts were traded raising a three month record high call volume ...

Brown & Brown: The Winning Streak Continues (BRO) Comtex Smartrend - Aug 9, 2010 By Chip Brian Shares of Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) traded near a new 52-week high yesterday of $20.53. Approximately 845,000 shares traded hands yesterday vs. average 30-day volume of 837,000 shares ...  Read more...

Brown & Brown: The Winning Streak Continues (BRO) Comtex Smartrend - Aug 9, 2010 By Chip Brian Shares of Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) traded near a new 52-week high yesterday of $20.53. Approximately 845,000 shares traded hands yesterday vs. average 30-day volume of 837,000 shares ...

Relatively High Short Interest Detected in Shares of Brown & Brown in the Insurance Brokers Industry (BRO, AJG, EHTH, NFP, MMC) Comtex Smartrend - 23 hours ago By Chip Brian Below are the top five companies in the Insurance Brokers industry as measured by the short interest ratio. A higher short interest ratio may indicate the potential for a sizeable ... TOP 5 COMPANIES IN THE INSURANCE BROKERS INDUSTRY WITH THE HIGHEST  Read more...

Relatively High Short Interest Detected in Shares of Brown & Brown in the Insurance Brokers Industry (BRO, AJG, EHTH, NFP, MMC) Comtex Smartrend - 23 hours ago By Chip Brian Below are the top five companies in the Insurance Brokers industry as measured by the short interest ratio. A higher short interest ratio may indicate the potential for a sizeable ... TOP 5 COMPANIES IN THE INSURANCE BROKERS INDUSTRY WITH THE HIGHEST

Peter C. Browne, co-founder of Price Raffel and Browne of New York, was awarded The American College’s Samuel H. Weese Award, recognizing his long-term generosity and voluntary service to the college and its advancement efforts, according to the Bryn Mawr, Pa.-based financial services educational organization. Price Raffel and Browne co-founder wins Weese Award for service via IFAwebnews  Read more...

Peter C. Browne, co-founder of Price Raffel and Browne of New York, was awarded The American College’s Samuel H. Weese Award, recognizing his long-term generosity and voluntary service to the college and its advancement efforts, according to the Bryn Mawr, Pa.-based financial services educational organization.

Browne’s career has spanned nearly four decades – as a manager and leading producer representing Union Central Life, a UNIFI Co. – and as a leader in other insurance organizations, according to the college.

“Peter embodies all of the best qualities of our graduates.  He is a shining example of  how one individual, dedicated to making a difference, can make a tremendous impact on the financial services industry and the professional educational programs that lead to personal success.” stated Charles “Tip” Cronin III, senior vice president of advancement and college foundation board’s chief staff officer.  “We are proud to call him one of our alumni.”

Browne received the Weese Award during The American College’s semi-annual foundation board meeting in late June.  Albert J. “Bud” Schiff, CEO of NYLEX Benefits, a college trustee and chairman of the foundation board’s recognition and stewardship committee, officiated at the presentation.  In his remarks, Schiff recognized Browne’s nine years of service as a trustee of The American College, and his service on the executive and certification committees. Browne serves as the vice chairman of the foundation board and was instrumental in the creation and funding of the Larry R. Pike Chair in Insurance and Investments, sponsored by the Union Central Life Insurance Co., according to the group.

Browne has served as the president of the New York State Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NYSAIFA) and of its New York City chapter (NYCAIFA).  He is the immediate past treasurer and past trustee of the board of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA).

Browne recently completed a nine-year stint as a member of The American College’s board of trustees and served on the executive committee for six of those nine years.  He is also a past trustee of the national board of the Life Underwriters Training Council (LUTC).   In addition, he is a past trustee of GAMA International and a past president of its New York City chapter.

He holds the distinction of Top of the Table membership in the Million Dollar Round Table for the past 25 consecutive years.

The American College is the nation’s largest non-profit educational institution devoted to financial services.

Price Raffel and Browne co-founder wins Weese Award for service via IFAwebnews.

KBW said it remains cautious about the brokers—Aon, Arthur J. Gallagher , Brown & Brown, Marsh & McLennan Companies and Willis. Organic growth is expected to decline by less than 2 percent on average for brokers, KBW said. ...  Read more...

KBW said it remains cautious about the brokers—Aon, Arthur J. Gallagher , Brown & Brown, Marsh & McLennan Companies and Willis. Organic growth is expected to decline by less than 2 percent on average for brokers, KBW said. ...

Here is a delicious recipe from the Food Network for Barbecue Chicken, which is a great addition to your 4th of July cookout.  This recipe only serves 4 people so you may need to adjust the quantities if you are having a larger crowd. Barbecue Sauce: Simmer 1 cup Ketchup, 1/2 cup cider vinegar, 3 [...]   Read more...

Here is a delicious recipe from the Food Network for Barbecue Chicken, which is a great addition to your 4th of July cookout.  This recipe only serves 4 people so you may need to adjust the quantities if you are having a larger crowd.

Barbecue Sauce:

Simmer 1 cup Ketchup, 1/2 cup cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons molasses, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon dried mustard, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce, 1 cup water, salt & pepper.  Simmer until it thickens, about 30 min.

Preheat 1/2 of grill to med-high.  Season 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves with salt & pepper.  Grill over direct heat until golden & crispy on both sides for about 5 minutes.  Transfer to a bowl & toss with about 1 cup of the barbecue sauce.  Place on the cooler side of the grill, cover & cook, basting once.  Until meat is glazed & reaches 165 degrees, about 25-30 minutes.  Serve & enjoy!

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