West News
News for September 2008
September 30, 2008
- Company: Dead Miner's Family Fight is With Insurer
- Utah City to Allow Off-Highway Vehicles on Streets
- Commissioners Warn AIG Policyholders To Be Cautious
- California Offers Protections for Seniors
- Wells Fargo Insurance Adds Boring As Sales Executive in Southern California
September 29, 2008
- Union General Insurance Offers Public Auto Market
- Consumer Groups Urge California to Approve Auto Repair Fraud Legislation
- California Department of Insurance Recognized for Information Technology Improvement
September 28, 2008
September 26, 2008
- California Governor Signs Agent-Broker Bill
- California Workers' Comp Insurance Rating Bureau Reports Q2 Results
- California Can Issue Fines for Insurance Code Violations
- California Approves Legislation To Transform Workers' Comp Insurer
September 25, 2008
- California Bans Texting While Driving
- Damages Limit at Issue in LA Train Crash
- Burnett Appointed President and CEO of Liberty Northwest
September 24, 2008
- Confie Seguros Acquires West Coast Auto Insurance Services
- Oracle Unveils Oracle Insurance at San Francisco Conference
- Oregon Revokes Insurance Agent License
- Atlas Insurance Appoints Miyoi Senior VP
September 23, 2008
- Universal North Americal Offers Auto Coverage in Arizona, Nevada
- Crime Rate in Phoenix Area Falls in 2007
- California Governor, Legislature Agree on Budget
- Colordo Proposal Would Require County Wildfire-Prep Plans
September 22, 2008
- Washington Commissioner Approves Safeco Sale
- Insurance Broker/Charity Exec Quits; Lawyer Says He's Innocent
- Wyoming Lawmakers Say Workers' Comp Benefits Need Increase
- Lawsuit: Transit Firm Failed to Give Proper Breaks
- Wyoming Lawmakers Discuss Changing Workers' Comp System
September 19, 2008
- Washington Proposes 3% Increase in Workers' Comp Rates
- Funeral Held for Insurance Agent, California Bans Train Operators from Texting
- Restaurants' Workers' Comp Insurance Decisions Based Heavily on Price
- Hawaii Pacific University Launches Insurance and Risk Management Program
- California Commissioner Issues Statement on AIG
- Jones Named Managing Director for Film and TV at CMM Entertainment
September 18, 2008
- Calif. Insurance Commissioner Considers 2010 Bid
- Washington Regulator Issues Statement on AIG
- Hawaii Files for 11.6% Workers' Comp Decrease
- California Insurance Association Offers Disaster Preparedness Survival Kits
- Beecher Carlson Names Nelson Senior VP in Denver
September 17, 2008
- Court: Insurer Can't Bring Subrogation Claim Against Attorney
- Insurers Seek Veto of California Workers' Comp Bills
September 16, 2008
- Van Gilder Adds Healthcare Practice
- Abram Interstate Offers a New Market for Electricians
- Trans Cal Unveils New Artisan Contractor Program
September 15, 2008
- Oregon Workers' Compensation Costs To Decrease About 6%
- OHSU, Trial Lawyers Agree on Liability Cap
- Woman Who Started Wildfire Says It Was Symbolic
- California Legislative Session Positive on Insurance Issues
- Union General Offers Shelters Market
- Juneau Hiring Avalanche Forecaster
- BB&T Insurance Services of California Names Bayne Area President of Burnham Division
September 12, 2008
- Law Office Not Liable For Injuries Caused By Office Chair Collapse
- Bristol West Decreases Washington Auto Rates 10 Percent
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires California Insurance Center
- Fitch Ratings Gives Island Insurance an "Aq"
- Nevada Names Baker Acting Insurance Commissioner
September 11, 2008
- Arizona Public Safety Personnel Costing Millions in Insurance Claims
- Armstrong/Robitaille/Riegle Acquires Balance Insurance Agency
- Heritage General Agency Offers New HOA Product for Up to Four Unit Condos
- Narey, Tacchetti Join Fireman's Fund
- Sterling Grant Names Oliva Insurance Broker
September 10, 2008
- Universal North America To Offer Homeowners Insurance in Hawaii
- Hub International Acquires Fredricksen Insurance Services
- California To Discuss PAYD Auto Insurance on Oct. 20
- Feds: Civil Suits Unaffected by Mine Investigation
- Ranch Blamed for Calif. Landslide to Sell Assets
- Wells Fargo Names Carroll Senior VP
September 9, 2008
- Court: Cal-OSHA Regs Don't Automatically Impose Duties on Landowners, General Contractors
- California Workers' Comp Division Strengthens Judges' Ethics Rules
- California in Holding Pattern on Insurance Bills
- Ah-Tye Appointed Chief Counsel at California State Fund
September 8, 2008
- Weather, Fuel, Chief Factors in '07 Idaho Wildfire
- 4.1-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Northern Nevada
- Hub International Acquires Arnold & Associates
September 5, 2008
- Hawaii Reminds Reinsurance Intermediaries to Get Licensed
- Arizona CPCU Recognized in Circle of Excellence
September 4, 2008
- Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Acquires G.A. Pearson and Associates Insurance Brokers
- Wells Fargo Acquires Char Clark Associates
- Settles Joins Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.
- Atlas Insurance Appoints Kawano Senior VP Personal Lines
- Risk Placement Services Promotes Rutherford
September 3, 2008
- Arizona Officials: Improved Flood Alert System Could Help Tribe
- Parties Can Contract for Expanded Judicial Review of Arbitration Awards
- Mildenhall Joins Aon's Construction Services Group; to Head Phoenix
September 2, 2008