West News News for May 2007
May 31, 2007
- 58 Arrest Warrants Issued in Calif. for Workers' Comp Fraud
- Montana Sees 92% Increase in Captive Licenses
- Eqecat Launches Offshore Energy Model
- Best Upgrades Republic Western to 'B'
- Thoits Elects Bollier to its Board of Directors
May 30, 2007
- Calif. Commissioner Unveils Workers' Comp Reform Package
- Calif. State Fund Files 11% Average Premium Decrease
- Nonprofits' Insurance Alliance of California Issues $3.7 Million Dividend
- Nas Offers Network Security Insurance for Hospital, Physician Carriers
- Ace USA Makes Senior Level Appointments in San Francisco
- RMS Appoints Cruze VP of Quality Assurance
May 29, 2007
- High Expectations Create Hazard for Firefighters in the Wild
- Former Owner of Ariz. Towing Company Sues for Defamation
- Stealing Brings Montana Woman Four-Year Sentence
- Use of Alternative Energy May Reap Insurance Discounts
- The Rule Group Celebrations 100th Anniversary
May 25, 2007
- Trial for Ford SUV Rollovers To Begin in June
- Robert De Niro Seeks to Dismiss Lawsuit over '03 Cancer Diagnosis
- Jury Awards $5.7 Million in Cancer Patient Malpractice Suit
- Summary Judgement Dismisses Taser Product Liability Lawsuit
- Fireman's Fund Offering Coverage for Inflatable Play Structures
- PIA of Oregon/Idaho Names New Board, Award Winners
May 24, 2007
- Safeco To Cut Rates in Oregon
- Calif. Commissioner Seeking Refunds for Allstate Customers
- Hartford Proposes 9.6% Rate Increase in Nevada
- Washington Agency To Represent The Cincinnati Insurance
- Thoits Names Cardani Senior VP and Marketing Director
May 23, 2007
- Two Sentenced in Los Angeles for Capping, Fraud
- Wash. Sets Hearing for Purchase of Unigard Insurers
- Burns & Wilcox Offers Liability Coverage for Homeowners in Calif.
May 22, 2007
- Insurers Ask Colo. to Veto UIM Coverage
- Infinity Accepting Applications for Agent/Broker Award
- Hawaii Producer's License Revoked
- Bryant Joins NAS as Underwriter
- Porter Joins U.S. Risk in Ariz.
May 21, 2007
- Insurers Try to Prevent Losses in Wildfire Hotspots
- Calif. Workers' Comp Permanent Disability Cuts Ruled Not Legal
- Agent Association Says Wash. Fair Conduct Act Bad Idea
- Sinking Idaho House Not Covered by Insurance
- Siebert Named to ESOP Association's Outstanding Board of Governors
May 18, 2007
- Consumer Group Blocks Settlement Against Mercury Insurance
- Ariz. Bill to Raise Burden of Proof on ER Suits Fails in House
- Golden Eagle Expands Automated Inland Marine Offerings
- Wash. Seeks Worker Heroes, Heroines that Have Saved Lives
May 17, 2007
- Idaho Passes Insurance Laws
- Three Calif. Doctors Arrested in Outpatient Surgery Center Scam
- Nev. Food Service Workers Boost Jobsless Insurance Claims
- Insurers Oppose Nevada Bill that Would Open Court Records
- IBA West Endorses Agility Recovery Solutions
May 16, 2007
- Washington Passes Credit Security Freeze Law
- Washington Insurance Fair Conduct Act Becomes Law
- Utah Housing Director Faces Fraud Allegations
- PPIB Launches MediSpa Teaching Program
- Actor Tom Sizemore Settles Lawsuit with State Farm
May 15, 2007
- 4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Causes Damage in Montana
- Lawsuit Claims Paralysis Caused by Denial of Claim
- Critics: Wyoming Medical Review Panels Aren't Lowering Insurance
- Trinity E&S Reduces Minimum Premium for Contractors
- Anderson Named President of Safeco Insurance Foundation
May 14, 2007
- Former Students Win $9 Million Settlement in Fraud Case
- Risk Management Solutions Appoints Bentley COO
- Burke joins Gaslamp Insurance Services as Office Manager
- Hamilton Brewart Adds Heath to Staff
May 11, 2007
- Allstate To Cease Issuing New Homeowners Policies in Calif.
- Colo. Ends Legislative Session; Positive for Insurance Industry
- Blue Cross and Canceled Calif. Policyholders Agree to Settlement
- Employers Holdings Announces $75 Million Stock Repurchase Plan
- Calif. State Fund Appoints West VP
- Majestic Insurance Appoints Senior VP of Underwriting
May 10, 2007
- Wash.'s Kreidler Testifies before Congress on Climate Change
- Workers in Four More Calif. Counties Eligible for Freeze Assistance
- Trial Begins for Man Suing Idaho Hospital in Malpractice Case
- Colo.'s Cadence Joins Strategic Independent Agents Alliance
- Augustyn Appointed VP Finance for Liberty Northwest
- Wyoming Insurance Department Moves Offices
May 9, 2007
- Calif. Supreme Court Limits Employers' Liability in Workers' Comp
- Nevada Lawmakers Consider Consumer Credit Use Regulations
- Universal Child Health Care Expected to Pass in Hawaii
- DemoTech Gives American Liberty Insurance "A" Rating
- Colo.'s Pinnacol Assurance Announces Senior Hires, Promotions
- Lockton's Hostovich Named One of Los Angeles' Most Successful Women
May 8, 2007
- Employers Holding to Report Q1 Results on May 15
- Montana Board of Hail Insurance Raises Coverage Limits
- Wells Fargo to Pay about $1.5B for Greater Bay Bancorp, ABD Insurance
- Personnel Insurance Services Changes Name to Portal Insurance Agency
- "The Big I" State Associations Co-Sponsor Agribusiness Conference
May 7, 2007
- Mont. State Fund Decreasing Premiums 1 Percent
- Hawaii Governor Lingle Vetoes Workers' Comp Bill
- Mercury General Reports $60.5 Million in Net Income for Q1
- Calif. Workers' Comp Written Premium Down 23% in 2006
- Safeco Adds Enhancements to Commercial Auto Policy
- Oregon Insurance Division Picks Ledbetter as Consumer Advocate Liaison
May 4, 2007
- Oregon Reports 37 Workplace Deaths in 2006
- Calif. State Fund Receives $100,000 in Fraud Restitution
- King Insurance Adds Comprehensive Personal Liability Market
- Safeco Names Heads of Corporate Communications, Online Strategy
- Burdick To Consult at QualCorp
- Van Horn Named Assistant Chief Counsel for Calif. State Fund
May 3, 2007
- Ariz. Offers Insurance Resources for Small Businesses
- Woman Sues Ambulance Medic Over MySpace Posting
- Calif. To Hold Workers' Comp Premium Rate Hearing Today
- Kauai Producer Penalized For Misappropriating Premiums
- Garden Receives Insure Montana Outstanding Agent Award
- Slivinski Named Medical Operations Manager for Calif. State Fund
- Jones Named to State Farm's Chairman's Council
May 2, 2007
- Symetra Financial To Acquire Medical Risk Managers
- InsWeb Reports First Quarter Revenues of $8.1 Million
- Moore Joins Lemac & Associates
- Burns & Wilcox Adds Woods as Personal Lines Underwriter in LA
- Mount Rainier Set to Open, but Work Remains on Flood Damage
- Hawaii DOI Takes Back Control of Insurance Rates
May 1, 2007
- Safeco Reports Earnings of $174.6 Million for First Quarter
- Task Force To Develop Mold and Moisture Management Standards
- Topa Insurance Makes Two Staff Promotions
- Professional Program Insurance Brokerage Lowers Property Rates
- The Flood Insurance Agency Forms Agreement with BancInsure
- Burns & Wilcox Moves to New Modesto, Calif., Office