West News News for April 2003
April 30, 2003
- Nev. Commissioner Denies Farmers Ins. Rate Increase
- PIFC Opposes AB 1191, Says Would Add Cost to Policies
- L.A. Agent Arrested for Felony Grand Theft
April 29, 2003
- Calif. Regulatory Advisory Threatens Use of Loss History Databases, Says ACIC
- Former Vallejo Ins. Broker's Office Searched
April 28, 2003
- Calif. Commissioner Obtains Liquidation Order for Legion/Villanova
- Montana Fails to Adopt Credit Scoring Legislation
- Calif. Commissioner Issues First Homeowners Bill of Rights Order
April 25, 2003
- Alliance Disappointed with Fail of Credit Scoring Bill in Mont.
- CDI Announces Recent Fraud Developments
April 24, 2003
- Guilty Couple Sentenced in Fraud Scam
- Tort-based Auto Insurance Bill Advances in Colo.
- Utah Makes Positive Changes to Proposed Credit Rule, NAII Says
April 23, 2003
- Calif. Law Undermines Fed. Gov't Ability to Conduct Foreign Affairs, AIA Says
- Three Alaska Credit Bills Up for Vote This Week
- Willis Group Names Pacific Northwest Region, Seattle Leaders
April 22, 2003
- Calif. Commissioner Increases Access to SCIF for Small Employers
- Judges to Offer Views on Tort Reform at Alliance's Calif. Meeting
- LAAA Holds Trade Fair in Long Beach; Garamendi to be Keynote Speaker
- Cerritos Broker Pleads Guilty to Theft Charges
- American Casualty Offers New Program for Nurse Anesthetists
April 21, 2003
- Calif. Commissioner Increases Access to SCIF for Small Employers
- Waiting Period for NM Workers' Comp Rate Filing Removed
- Colo. Joins Vanguard of States Reforming the Civil Justice System
- S&P's Revises Fremont General Corp. Outlook
April 18, 2003
- Fund, AIG, SCIF Execs Headline Insuring the Children Event
- Employers, Fremont Employers Report 4Q and Full Year Financial Results
- A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Fireman's Fund
April 17, 2003
- A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of Allianz Insurance, Allianz Underwriters
- U.S. Healthworks and Alternative Solutions Pays $900,000 for Reported Failure in Reporting First Aid Cases to Carriers
- Flurry of Calif. Workers' Comp Bills to be Heard April 30
April 16, 2003
- NAII Unhappy with Ore. Credit Bill's Advancement to Senate
- Safeco Ranks Sixth Among Nation's Most Diverse Cos.
- United Agencies & Industrial Risk Services Form Alliance
April 15, 2003
April 14, 2003
April 11, 2003
- S&P's Report Evaluates Calif.'s WC Market
- ABD Introduces Latest CyberSure Advancements
- Calif. Agent Presented with InsurPac Recognition Award
April 10, 2003
- Medical Fee Schedule Measure is Vital to Reforming Calif.'s WC, Says AIA
- S.F. Roofing Contractor Arrested on Three Felony Counts
- Safeco Announces Service Enhancements for Active Duty Military Customers
April 9, 2003
- Employers, Labor Leaders to Testify on Alarcón's WC Bill
- D'Orsi Joins Millennium Corporate Solutions
- Former Teacher Arrested on Five Felony Counts
April 8, 2003
- Employers, Labor Leaders to Testify on Alarcón's WC Bill
- Judge Rules in Favor of State Fund in A&J Liquor Class Action Suit
- Wash. L&I Name Judy Schurke Deputy Director for Operations
- ITC presents $20,000 to Childhelp USA
April 7, 2003
- ACIC Responds to CDI Notice on Insurers' Use of Loss History Info. for Underwriting
- Henderson Joins Western Security Surplus
- Reno Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud
April 4, 2003
- CDI Orders Cease & Desist on Oriska Ins. Co.
- CAP-MPT Passes Membership Milestone, Shows Solid Growth Trend
- UnionBanCal Acquires Tanner Insurance Brokers
- Former Farmers Agent Charged with 39 Felony Counts
April 3, 2003
- Over-utilization of Chiro. Care Hurting Calif. WC, AIA Says
- WCIRB Makes Rate Filing, Proposes Changes to Pure Premium Rates
- RAND Recommends Reforms of Calif. WC Courts
- PIFC Opposes SB 64 Homeowners Bill
- Two Calif. Officers Involved in Insurance Fraud
April 2, 2003
- Over-utilization of Chiro. Care Hurting Calif. WC, AIA Says
- Fireman's Funds Offers Select Customers Free Online Pre-Employment Screening
- Employers of Nevada Appoints Northern California Division Manager
- Calif. Workers' Comp Community Mourns Loss of Alan Tebb
- RAND Recommends Reforms of Calif. WC Courts
- Sam Jones Joins ABD Financial Services
April 1, 2003