West News News for May 2005
May 31, 2005
- Ariz. Fire Departments Urge Homeowners to Clear Brush
- Ore. Ranks Best in Nation for Driver Knowledge, Study Says
- Zenith Files 12% Reduction in Its Calif. Workers' Comp Rates
- State Fund Instructs So. Cal Employers on Workers' Comp Fraud
- Majestic Insurance Names Underwriting Manager for So. Cal Accounts
May 30, 2005
- Reseda Broker Pleads Guilty to Forgery
- Leaders Come Together to Discuss Future of Terrorism Insurance June 20
May 27, 2005
- Feds Chip in $2.7 Million in Wake of Hawaii Flooding
- Ore. Archdiocese Win Another Extension, Given Until Nov. 15
- SCF Returns $60M to Ariz. Businesses
May 26, 2005
- AIA Opposes California Bill to Limit Home Inventories
- Reseda Broker Pleads Guilty to Forgery
- Hinz Joins Lockton Insurance Brokers
- Arody Joins Western Security Surplus
May 25, 2005
- Los Angeles Area Quake Could Result in 7,600 Dead, Major Property Damage
- Owners of Arizona Homes Burned by Wildfire Sue Insurance Companies
- Calif. Senate Passes Bill to Help Homeowners Following Disasters
- Agency Resource Group Announce Strategic Partnerships with Pacificare and United Concordia
- LaRocca to Direct Beecher Carlson's Western Operations
May 24, 2005
May 23, 2005
- Compromise Plan on Ore. Malpractice Damages Drawing Concerns
- Pro-Business Insurance Bill Tops Ariz. Legislative Session
- A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Zenith National Insurance Group
May 20, 2005
- The Doctors Company's Rates Increase in Wyoming
- California's State Fund Seminar on Workers' Comp Fraud Draws Kern County Employers
- San Jose Chain Store Owners Plead Guilty in Workers' Comp Scam
- Keshishian Promoted at Networked Insurance Agents
May 19, 2005
- Independent Banks Partner to Save on Calif. Workers' Comp Costs
- New Permanent Disability Regulations to Reduce Workers' Comp Rates
- Fremont General Declares a 14% Increase in Common Stock Cash Dividend
- Zenith Declares Quarterly Dividend
- CDI Reveals Former Highland Framers Owners Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison, $3.1M Restitution
- Gable to Direct Growth of Swett & Crawford in Central Valley
- Dean Joins Pinnacol Board of Directors
May 18, 2005
- Insurers Lose in Stringfellow Acid Pits Jury Trial
- AIA: Ariz. Legislature Passes Important Terrorism Exclusion, Med-Mal Liability
- Call for Sessions at RIMS 2006 Conference in Honolulu
May 17, 2005
Garamendi Covers Workers' Comp to Run for Lt. Governor in Talk with Insurance Journal- WCIRB To Make Amended Filing
- NAIC Reports California Workers' Comp Finally Moved into the Black in 2003
- Alaska Workers' Comp Conference Report Raises Concerns
- Calif. Contractor Sentenced in Workers' Comp Fraud Case; Will Pay State Fund $605,940
- Calif. Woman Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge in Workers' Comp Fraud Case
- Reardon Joins International E&S Brokers in Dual Roles
May 16, 2005
- Colorado Legislature Protects Guaranty Fund Solvency, Viability
- Hawaii: Legislature to Study NCOIL P/C Modernization Act
- ACIC Opposes Extending Low-Cost Auto Insurance Program
- Hub International Adds Seattle Employee Benefits Brokerage
- Demilita Promoted at Western Security Surplus Insurance
May 13, 2005
May 12, 2005
- Executive Life Action Network Notes Opportunity to Recover Losses
- PCI Urges Alaska Governor to Sign Rate Modernization Bill
- Alaska Workers' Compensation Bill Goes into Overtime
- Union General Now Offering Online Underwriting and Rating System
- Three Suspects Arraigned on Premium Fraud Charges
- Safeco Names Horne Senior Vice President and Controller
May 11, 2005
- Jury Reaches Partial Verdict in Executive Life
- Hawaii Faces Doctor Shortage
- Insurers Seek Amendment to Nev. 'Black Box' Bill
- California's G.J. Sullivan Acquires Books of Business
- Suriano-Williams Benefits Group Joins Woodruff-Sawyer Oregon
- Seattle's Kibble & Prentice Adds Sr. Vice President
- Iglesias and Browne Join Burns & Wilcox Modesto
May 10, 2005
- PCI Says Insurers Survive Colorado Legislative Session
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Purchases Idaho Workers' Comp Administrator
- Smith Joins Woodruff & Sawyer as Benefits Consultant
May 9, 2005
- Accident Victim's Attorney Asks Court to Limit Access to Medical Records
- University of Hawaii Flood Appropriation Bill Signed by Governor Lingle
- Abram Interstate Offers HO and Dwelling Product for Calif.
- Former California Insurance Broker Goes to Jail
- Funk Joins Magellan Insurance
May 8, 2005
May 6, 2005
- AB 975 Hearing Postponed Indefinitely
- Author Pulls Bill Mandating California Insurer Community Investments
- Recruiting Doctors to Nevada Remains Difficult Due to Medical Costs
- Four Suspects Arrested for Workers' Comp Fraud
May 5, 2005
- IBA West Submits Testimony Opposing Revised Proposed 'Broker Fiduciary Duties' Regulations
- Calif. Assembly Ins. Committee Approves Credit-based Insurance Scoring Bill
- National Advantage Ins. Services Now Writing In Arizona
- Estrada New President for U.S.I.'s Northern Calif. Operation
May 4, 2005
- ACIC: Costly, Anti-Consumer Bill Passes Calif. Committee
- Calif. Credit Regulation Bill Passes First Committee
- Calif. Broker Arrested on Seven Counts of Grand Theft
- A.M. Best Assigns Rating to California Insurance Co.
- Safeco Increases Dividend to Shareholders by 14 Percent
- Former Claims Adjuster Arraigned on Grand Theft, Forgery Charges
May 3, 2005
- Calif. Legislative Committee Takes Correct Action on Producer Requirements
- Wash. Gov't Takes Pro-Business Steps Toward Regulatory Modernization
- Majority of Washingtonians Want Changes in Cell Phone Laws
May 2, 2005