West News News for January 2006
January 31, 2006
- California Surplus Line Association Elects New Officers
- San Diego Roofing Contractor Sentenced for State Fund Fraud
- Denver Court Denies Class Action Certification in Morris v. Travelers
- Farmers Assists with Black History Educational Initiative
- G.J. Sullivan's Nyquist to Develop Personal Programs Department
January 30, 2006
- Wash. Reports 79 Workers Died on the Job in 2005
- Rockwood Offers Calif. EPLI Coverage
- RiskProNet Names Bailer Personal Lines Chair
January 27, 2006
- AAA To Offer Auto, Homeowners Insurance in Hawaii
- Democrats Propose Mandatory Flood Insurance, Development Limits
- Colorado Emergency Responders, Trauma Care Reimbursement Amendment Receives Thumbs Up
- New Mexico's Personal Insurance Credit Information Act Takes Effect
- Nevada Commissioner Appoints King Captive Manager
- Two Suspects Arrested for Auto Insurance Fraud
January 26, 2006
- Colo. Drivers Could Pay Extra $10 to Subsidize Ambulances
- Santa Ana Winds Rake Southern California Again, Then Ease
January 25, 2006
- Associations Balk at Proposed Calif. Reinsurance Regulations
- National Advantage Adds Truckers General Liability
- Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker Moves Office
- ABD Insurance's Jones Retires
- Latin American Agents Assoc. to Host Conference, Convention in June
- vInsurance Offers Agent and Broker Web site Template
- NAS Insurance Promotes Nibbe
- Countrywide Insurance Services Expands So. Cal Presence
- Calif. Alliance Hosts Golf Tourney
January 24, 2006
- Farmers Insurance Group Fined $1 Million in Settlement
- Calif. Plane Crash Kills Four
- High Winds Fuel Calif. Fires
- Safeco Posts Nearly 5 Percent Revenue Increase
- ACIC Testifies Against Reinsurance Regulations for Calif. Insurers
- Self Insured Solutions Adds Groups
- Calif. Commissioner, Auto Club Warn Consumers of Flood-Damaged Cars
- Lees Joins Athens Administrators
January 23, 2006
- Calif. Commissioner Wants to Expand Low Cost Auto Program to 8 Counties
- Microsoft To Buy Safeco Office Campus
- San Diego Man Convicted of Workers' Comp Fraud
- Meacham Group Merges with Baldwin Resource Group
- Insurance Education Association & CPCU Host Forecasting the Future Educational Forum
- Montana Inks Small Business Health Insurance Contract
- Calif. Bill Would Require Insurers to Report Community Investments
- Wash. House Passes Gay Civil Rights Bill, Bans Discrimination in Insurance
- Calif. Alliance Sets 2006 Agenda
January 20, 2006
- Golden Gate CPCU To Host All Industry Day March 3
- IBA West Installs New Officers, Acordia's Sawyer Named President
- Burns & Wilcox Adds Underwriter in San Diego
- Beecher Carlson Adds Senior VP in Los Angeles Office
- Crump E&S Hires Nicol
- Employers Insurance Group Makes Corporate Reorganization
January 19, 2006
- NAMIC: Colo. Bill Will Increase Number of Uninsured Drivers
- N.M. Supreme Court Upholds Arson Exclusion in Recent Ruling
- PCI Testifies in Support of Insurance Fraud Bureau Bills
- Petition for Class Action Filed against California State Compensation Insurance Fund
- Mercury General Revises Loss Estimates from Hurricane Wilma
January 18, 2006
- Wash. Commissioner Offers Testimony for Dedicated Unit to Combat Fraud
- Colo. Lawmakers Consider Car Insurance Changes
- MI-Assistant and Xcipio Integrate Will Operate as FSC Insurance Solutions
- Colo. Authorities Identify Five Suspects in Wildfire
- Trains Moving again Following Trestle Fire in Yuma, Ariz.
- IIAB of Orange County To Install New Board at Feb. Quarterly Meeting
January 17, 2006
- Colo. Committee Wants State to Manage Insured Motorist Database
- Barney & Barney's Shea Elected President of IIBAA of San Diego
- White Joins Thoits Insurance as Senior Vice President
- Calif. Commissioner Reminds Consumers to Update Disaster Plans on Northridge Earthquake Anniversary
January 16, 2006
- Wash. Anti-Fraud Auto Insurance Bill Wins Committee Approval
- Colo. Insurers Can Expect Challenging Year, AIA Says
- 7 Suspects Arrested in Calif. Workers' Comp Fraud
- Calif. Court Says Broker Owes Duty of Care to Third Party
- DMI Launches E&S Division for Auto Dealers and Specialty Shops
January 13, 2006
- Garamendi Reports Workers' Comp Insurers' Filings Show 37.7% Drop in Rates Since 2004
- Calif. Commissioner, FEMA Warn Residents to Prepare for Next Flood
- Travelers Improves Homeowners Program in California
- NAS Names Richard Robin President
- Cambridge General's Market Reduces Apartments Rate
- Apollo Agencies Appoints Marti Simons VP of Sales Development
January 12, 2006
- Grange Insurance Group Partners with Identity Theft911
- Ariz. Governor Napolitano Urges Action on Tax Relief
- Insurance Skills Center, IBA West Team on Agent-Broker Disclosure Classes
- Calif. State Fund Hosting Office Ergonomics Workshop
- Calif. Commissioner Urges Homeowners to Prepare for Next Flood
- LA Doctor Pleads Not Guilty in Alleged Health Care Scam
- Sierra Specialty Appoints Professional Liability Specialist
January 11, 2006
- Ariz. Senator Wants Insurers To Deny Payments to Drivers Who Leave Keys Anywhere in Car
- Colo. Lawmakers to Tackle Auto Insurance, Regulatory Issues at 2006 Legislative Session
- Wash. Commissioner Testifies on Auto Legislation Involving Ethel Adams
- Do Authorities Smell a Rat? Mouse Blamed for Burning Down N.M. House
- InsureMe Launches Marketing Blog
- Countrywide Insurance Group's DeLaney Named Corporate Trailblazer
January 10, 2006
- Roofer To Pay Calif. State Fund $117,000 in Workers' Comp Fraud Case
- Lawsuit Revived against Staples Chain over Insurance Charges
- San Francisco's Cooper & McCloskey Purchases Moore Special Risk
- CBIZ Purchases Valley Global
- Payne Financial Expands Boise Office
- SIU Names Angela Urrutia Executive VP
- Calif. State Fund and Humboldt Builders' Exchange Offer Loss Prevention Seminar
January 9, 2006
- Mouse Gets Last Laugh; Blamed for Burning Down N.M. House
- Association of Calif. Insurance Companies Opposes Weakening Motorycle Helmet Law
- Wash. Gears Up for All Industry Day
- Ace USA Adds San Francisco Staff
January 6, 2006
- ACIC Offers Post-Flood Tips
- Lack of Insurance Forces Foster Parents to Lose License
- PCI Denver Office Opens
- StanCorp Elects Fallis to Board
January 5, 2006
- IRC: Insurance Fraud, Buildup Add Some $400M to Calif. Auto Injury Claims
- Pets Best Insurance Expands Offerings
January 4, 2006
January 3, 2006
- Geico Lowering Colo. Auto Rates
- Insurance Commissioner Kreidler Backs Sale of Wash. Health Insurer
- Rainier Pacific Bank Finalizes Purchase of Wash. Insurance Agencies
- Sloan Mason Offering New Market for Calif. Residential Tract Contractors
- Gemstar Sues Insurer for Allegedly Failing to Cover Court Judgments
- Farmers Enters Rose Bowl Parade
- Insurance Skills Center Hosts Palm Springs Getaway
- Jensen Assumes President Role at Alliance of Insurance Agents and Brokers
January 2, 2006