West News News for May 2004
May 28, 2004
- California Commissioner Recommends 20.9 Percent Decrease in Workers' Comp Rates
- London American General Agency Appoints Meeker as No. Cal Marketing Representative
- PAULA Financial Announces Reinstatement of Cash Dividends
- Employers Insurance Co. of Nevada Re-elects Sande, McKinney-James to Board
May 27, 2004
- Heritage General Agency Hires Mesa and Opens Northern California Office
- Reynolds Joins Zenith National Insurance
- Zenith Files 10% Reduction in Calif. Workers' Comp Rates
May 26, 2004
May 25, 2004
- ABD Announces Enhancements to CyberSure(R) Client Service Portal
- Chatsworth Man Arrested for Alleged Work Comp Fraud
- Meeker and Horde Join London American General Agency
May 24, 2004
- New Surplus Lines Brokerage Formed in California
- CalSurance Adds Rush to Sales Team
- EICN Re-Elects Two Board of Director Members
- ISU Welcomes Two New Calif. Offices
May 21, 2004
- ICAT Hires Pilawa as Senior Underwriter
- Daneri Named Chief Legal Counsel For State Compensation Insurance Fund
- State Fund Says Modest Rate Cuts Are Likely
May 20, 2004
- California Legislatures Pass Garamendi's Homeowners Bill of Rights
- NIIA to Host 58th Annual Convention June 6-8
- California Senate OKs Bills Expanding Firebreaks and Insurance Rights
May 19, 2004
- Meraz Joins American Agents Alliance
- ACIC Opposes Anti-Credit Bill
- A.M. Best Affirms A- Excellent Rating for Majestic Insurance Company
- Kona Named New VP at Crouse and Associates
May 18, 2004
- Former Aliso Viejo Resident Arrested for Grand Theft
- CDI Dismisses State Fund Lawsuit
- Construction Liability Costs Hurt Oregon Contractors
- PAULA Financial Reports Net Income for the First Quarter of 2004
May 17, 2004
- Alliant Resources Group Acquires Gaddy Ward
- Mercury Proud To Support 11th Annual Revlon Run/Walk In Los Angeles
- Three Individuals Arrested in Separate Fraud Cases
- Keenan Names Former Mayor to Advisory Board
- Colorado Policyholders Seek Lawsuit over Auto Insurance Premiums
- Malpractice Rates Rise for Many Wyoming Doctors
- Phillip Bachler Joins Heffernan Insurance Brokers as High Tech Producer
May 14, 2004
- WCIRB Submits Evaluation of SB 899 and Proposed Reduction in Pure Premium Rates
- State Fund Awarded $834,000 in Work Comp Fraud Case
- Garamendi Issues Statement Regarding Pure Premium Rate Hearing
May 13, 2004
- A.M. Best Affirms FSR and Debt Ratings of Sierra Health Services
- Acordia's Salt Lake City Office Names Luckey Commercial Lines Producer
- InWest Inc. Services, Tolman and Wiker to Merge
- Growth of MarshBerry's West Coast Office Spurs Move
- Utah Committee Considers Uninsured-drivers Problem
May 12, 2004
- WCIRB to Propose a Reduction in Pure Premium Rates
- Several Insurance Firms Taking in Wyoming Doctors
- New IRC Study Reveals Regional Auto Claim Cost Differences in California
May 11, 2004
- Noted Calif Regulator to Retire After 31 Years
- DM&A Hires Hernandez to Head Up Risk Services
- Farmers Ranked Top P/C Insurer in Arizona
- Sacramento Minister Convicted of Workers' Comp Fraud
- Urick Joins Lockton Insurance Brokers
May 10, 2004
- PEMCO Releases List of Top Distracting Activities for Washington Drivers
- State Farm Drops Auto Insurance Rates in New Mexico
May 7, 2004
- AIA Pleased With 2004 Colorado Legislative Session
- Credit Scoring Bill Goes to Colorado Governor
- ACIC Recommends Homeowners Review Insurance Coverage as Wildfire Season Begins
May 6, 2004
May 5, 2004
- Driver-Alliant Acquires Gaddy Ward
- Personal Insurance Foundation of California Opposed to Most of Homeowners Bill of Rights Package
- IINC: Half of California Homes Face Wildfire Dangers
- Gibford Joins AIA's Western Region
- October Wildfire Survivors File Class Action Suit Against Insurance Companies
May 4, 2004
- ACIC Responds to CDI News Conference
- ACIC: Legislation Would Drive Up Homeowners Insurance Costs
- WCIRB 2003 Report on Insurers Released
- CEA Forges Historic Reinsurance Pact
- Price Joins Heffernan Insurance Brokers Portland as Senior Producer
May 3, 2004