West News News for June 2007
June 29, 2007
- Wash. Workers' Comp Benefits to Increase 5.4%
- Calif. Agent Charged in Auto Fraud Scam
- Orange County Jury Awards $11 Million in Medical Malpractice Case
- Colemont Creates Workers' Comp, Division, Hires Specialty Broker
- Pearce Joins Bolton & Co.
June 28, 2007
- Deerbrook Auto Leaving California
- Health Officials Warn Against Eating Onions from Oxnard Company
- Safeco Expands Teen Insurance Program
- Mother Suing Planned Parenthood for Daughter's Death
- Sloan Mason Offers Maritime Employer's Liability Coverage
- Beatriz Sanchez Named Program Manager for Calif. State Fund
- NAS Insurance Medefense Plus To Cover Stark Proceedings
June 27, 2007
- California Teams, Laws To Aid Victims in Lake Tahoe Fire
- Arizona Supreme Court to Review Product Liability Case
- Arizona Legislature Approves Bill to Hike Worker Benefits
- Montana Storms Unlikely To Receive FEMA Aid
- Vitamin Marketer USANA Hit With Proposed Class-Action Lawsuit
June 26, 2007
- Lake Tahoe Fire Estimated to Incur More than $25 Million in Losses
- Married Insurance Agents Charged in $750,000 Fraud Scheme
- E.L.M. Insurance Brokers offers Comprehensive Coverage Care
- Van Gilder Names Nelson Executive VP of Sales and Business Development
- KPD Insurance, USI Northwest-Oregon Receive Liberty Northwest Awards
June 25, 2007
- Lawyers, Business Groups Go to Task over Ore. Product Liability Laws
- Washington Levies Fines for Violations
- Calif. Agent Sentenced for Grand Theft
- Risk Management Solutions Sets Up Multi-Peril Catastrophe Swap
- Cohen Leaves California Insurance Department for Fireman's Fund
June 22, 2007
- Edgewood Partners To Acquire Calco Insurance
- Calif. Court Rules Employer Not Responsible for All Permanent Disability
- Washington L&I Announces Workers' Comp Rate Holiday
- Lawsuit Claims Insurer, Puyallup Denied Firefighter's Benefits, Caused Death
- Abel Named to Allstate Independent Agency Council
- Sims Named Claims Manager for Calif. State Fund
June 21, 2007
- Calif. Reports Most Agricultural Freeze Claims Settled
- Wildfire Burns on Colorado's Western Slope
- California Construction Sweep Yields 33 Citations
- Nevada Launches Campaign Against Fradulent Annuities Insurance
- Judge Declines to Throw Out Lawsuit against Robert De Niro
- Flood & Peterson Insurance Names Gingerich to Century Club
June 20, 2007
- Calif. Approves New Medical Treatment Guideline Regulations
- Calif. Workers' Comp Written Premiums Down 17% in Q1
- Sloan Mason Reduces Premium for Sewer & Water Main Contractors
- Indemnity Underwrites Private Company and Not-for-Profit Risks
- Oregon To Stop Issuing Printed Licenses
- Apollo Names Ferrel VP
June 19, 2007
- Calif. Workers Comp Bureau Reports $3.8 Billion Spent on Medical Services
- State Farm Cutting Colo. Auto Rates 7.2%
- Looming Trials Could Force Settlement in LA Clergy Abuse Cases
- More Arizonans Working to Protect Homes from Wildfires
- Flood & Peterson Receives Two Honors
- National Alliance Hires Regional Director for West
June 18, 2007
- Bliss & Glennon Offers Two Contractor Products in California
- Arrowhead Wholesale adds Admitted BOP Market in Calif.
- Commerce West Signs 3-Year, $170 Million Pact with Stonewood Agency
- El Camino, Calif., CPCU Chapter Installs Officers
- Devonshire Names Vice President of Business Development
June 15, 2007
- Study: Hawaii Tops the Nation in Providing Health Care
- Hull & Co. Offers Residential Homebuilders Market in Calif.
- Washington Man Denies Killing Girl for Insurance Money
- Calif. Hull & Co. Adds Residential Homebuilders Market
- Legends Environmental Appoints Rich to Wholesale Division
- Aon Construction Appoints Crail Director of Surety Operations
June 14, 2007
- Bill Aims to Add Accountant to Calif. State Fund Staff
- California Expands Low Cost Auto Insurance Program
- Oregon Administrator Ario Moving to Pennsylvania
- N.M. Requires Transportation Operators To Beef Up Coverage
- Fireman's Fund Launches Product for Video Gaming Industry
June 13, 2007
- Senate Approves Bill to Hike Arizona Workers' Injury Benefits
- Construction Boom Leading to More Wash. Job-Site Accidents, Death
- NAS Insurance Offers Network Security Insurance
- Utah's Workers Compensation Fund Announces Promotions
June 12, 2007
- Woman Files for Class Action Lawsuit over Contact Lens Solution
- Calif. Signs Operating Agreement with German Insurance Department
- S&P Affirms Farmers' "A" Rating
- McCathron Appointed CEO of Superior Access
- Stromme named Partner at Alexander Morford & Woo
June 11, 2007
- Millennium Corporate Solutions and Golden Pacific Merge
- Compromise Would Boost Ariz. Workers' Injury Benefits
- Lawmakers' Driving Claims Cost California Taxpayers
- Calif. Fraud Task Force Holds Innagural Meeting
- Stoner Named Deputy Director for Washington L&I
- Workers' Comp Judge Put on Leave for Alleged Comment
June 8, 2007
- Oregon Company Issues Recall of Natural Foods Products
- Nevada Doctors Exchange Proposes 15 Percent Rate Reduction
- Colo. Commissioner Claims Rate Filing Review Saved Nearly $4 Million
- Calif. Assembly Passes New Rate Requirements for Health Insurers
- PIA Washington/Alaska Recognizes Officers, Award Winners
- Los Angeles CPCU Installs New Officers
June 7, 2007
- New California P/C Brokerage Firm Formed
- Hawaii $151 Million Unemployment Tax Cut Package Becomes Law
- WIAA Appoints Leader for Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy Program
- A.M. Best Affirms Employers Holdings' A- Rating
June 6, 2007
- Agents Criticize RIMS' Lack of Support for Contingent Commissions
- Oregon Fines Former Marsh Executive
- Consumer Group Challenges Fireman's Fund's Calif. Earthquake Rates
- Sale of Washington-Based Unigard Insurers Approved
- Calif. State Fund To Receive $113,000 For Workers' Comp Fraud
- Utah State Health Pool Offers Producer Referral Fee
June 5, 2007
- Bristol West to Sell Auto Insurance in Utah
- Safeco Offers Auto Program for Teens
- Tucson School District Gave Away $700,000 in Free Insurance
- Burke joins Encompass Insurance
- Freeman Joins Marsh as Middle Market Leader in San Francisco
June 4, 2007
- Bank of Albuquerque Awarded New Mexico Insurance Contract
- SoCal Jury Orders N.J. Firm to Pay $5.2 Million in Asbestos Case
- IBA West Partners with LIG Marine Managers For Marine, Longshore
- Hall Joins Nevada's Mastos & Associates
June 1, 2007