West News News for March 2009
March 31, 2009
- Arizona Appeals Court: Architect Can Be Sued for Negligence
- Alaska's Volcano Erupts More Than 10 Times
- Nevada Irrigation District Faces Flood of Trouble
- Oliver Joins Momentous Insurance Brokerage Inc.
March 30, 2009
- Union General Insurance Offers Market for California Adult Day Care Centers
- California House Evaluates Health Insurance Compensation Disclosure Bill
- Cambridge General's Offers Foreclosure/Eviction Cleanup Program in California
- New Mexico Defeats Unfair Trade Practices, Dangerous Dog Bills
- Montana Legislature Defeats 'Bad Faith' Legislation
- Association To Administer California Insurance Careers Program
March 27, 2009
- Calif. Administrator Calls for Reversal of Workers' Comp En Banc Decisions
- 2 Small Eruptions Occur at Alaska Volcano
- Washington Implements Flood Insurance Coverage Law
- Westrope Adds Hol as Property Broker in Los Angeles Office
March 26, 2009
- Montana Legislature Passes Industry-Backed Captive Insurance Law
- Hawaii Re-Issuing Licenses for Personal Lines Insurance Producers
- Armstrong Joins Der Manouel Insurance Group
- NAS Insurance Names Webb Marketing Rep for Specialty Reinsurance Products
- California Workers' Compensation Division Names Temporary Deputy Administrative Director
March 25, 2009
California's New Gaspar Insurance Agency Builds On Old Family Ties- Nevada's Trenchant Insurance Agency New Kid on Block
- Colorado Insurance Division Launches Online Insurance Guide
- Oregon Proposes Changes to Workers' Compensation Medical Rules
- Insurance Women Association Names Stocking Region VIII Member of the Year
- MetLife Auto & Home Appoints Swan Regional Sales Manager in California
- Woodruff-Sawyer Adds Gauen as VP in Southern California
March 24, 2009
- Economy Affects Oregon Workers' Compensation Division Revenue
- Insurance Agents Alliance Adds Commercial Workers' Comp Market
- Walgreens Discrimination Suit Appealed in Nevada
- Sterling Grant & Associates Names Chamberlin Insurance Producer
- IBA West Service Corp. Names Furlong President
March 23, 2009
- Nevada Worker Compensation System Flaws Detailed
- Spring Brings Increased Wyoming Mining, Safety Concerns
- RMS Appoints Chief Technology Officer
March 20, 2009
- Canon Insurance Releases New Earthquake Facility
- California Supreme Court to Review Pollution Liability Insurance Case
- California Construction Workers Chronically Uninsured
- Montana State Auditor's Office Submits Demand Letter to AIG
- Thoits Insurance Names Saich CEO
- Minico Offers Select Agent Program for Independent Insurance Agents, Brokers
March 19, 2009
- Report: Insurers Boost Calif. Economy by $28.2B
- Seattle Sweatshirts Recalled for Drawstring
- Thoits Insurance COO Honored as Insurance Person of the Year
March 18, 2009
- Calif. Rating Bureau Recommends 24.4% Workers' Comp Rate Increase
- Arizona High Court Upholds Law on Malpractice Suits
- Oregon Has 39th Highest Workers' Comp Premium Rates, Report Says
- Stimulus Money to Help in N. Idaho Fire Protection
- Woodruff-Sawyer Adds Lopiccolo as VP in Southern California
March 17, 2009
- Wyoming Legislature Rejects Uninsured Motorist Coverage Bill
- Las Cruces Vehicle Impound Ordinance Approved
- Nautilus Insurance Group Promotes Kallo to Senior VP, CFO, Treasurer
March 16, 2009
- California Insurance Commissioner Opposes Optional Federal Charter
- Union General Insurance Offers Market for Amusement Centers
- New Mexico House Rejects Mandate on Owners of Dangerous Dogs
- MetLife Auto & Home Names Regional Sales Managers in California
March 13, 2009
- Washington Bill Would Return Workers' Comp Premiums Back To Employers
- Washington Pay As You Drive Insurance Proposal Passes First Hurdle
- Abram Interstate Offers Insurance for Hard-to-Place Personal Property
- Entertainment Industry Insurer, CMM Entertainment, Expands in California
March 12, 2009
- Injured Wyoming Workers, Families Get Workers' Comp Boost
- Arizona House Committee Considers Mandatory Auto Insurance Amendment
- California Court Weighs In on Insurance for Environmental Pollution Liability
- Employers Hiring Insurance Professionals in Nevada Headquarters
March 11, 2009
- Utah Opens Bars to Public, Increases Liability Coverage Requirements
- Policyholders of Failed HIH Insurance Company Receive Millions in Payments
- Low Settlements Top Washington Insurance Complaints
- Saylor & Hill Adds Thomas-Gilbert to Employee Benefits Division
March 10, 2009
- Montana Legislators To Evaluate Auto Repair, Bad Faith Bills
- California Bill Would Limit Liability of 'Good Samaritans'
- Hawaii Considers Tort Reform in Medical Malpractice
- Nevada Bill Aims to Improve Construction Safety
- Worldwide Facilities Names Wardlaw Executive VP
March 9, 2009
- Hawaii May Ban Cell Phone Calling While Driving
- California Court Rejects Expansion of Product Liability Law
- Three Buildings in Montana Collapse
March 6, 2009
- Hawaii Lawmakers Advance Cap on Medical Malpractice Awards
- Nevada OSHA Director Defends Construction Site Safety Efforts
- State Farm Makes Homeowners Insurance Rate Changes in Nevada
- Utah House Committee Votes to Redefine Intoxicated
- Federal Court Rules Vatican Can Be Sued Over Abuse
- Alaska's Elmendorf Air Force Readies for Earthquake
March 5, 2009
- Bill Eliminates Need for Liability Insurance at Homeless Camps
- Wyoming House Passes In-Car Breathalyzer Bill
- Apollo Agencies Names Greenlee Director of Sales
- Liberty Mutual Offers Commercial Fleets Tool to Reduce Costs
March 4, 2009
- Oregon Home Insurance Costs Below National Average
- California Insurers Association Warns Against Out-Of-Towner Accident Tax
- Allstate Joins Personal Insurance Federation of California
- Insurer Offers Bluetooth Headset in Client Referral Offer
- QualCorp Inc. Appoints Bobbins Assistant VP
March 3, 2009
- Oregon Proposes Bill To Require Pit Bull Insurance
- MetLife Auto & Home Picks Sebastiani To Grow Company in San Diego
- Torrent Technologies Creates Insurance Subsidiary in Montana
- Oregon Bill Could Drive Up Insurance Costs, Insurers Claim
March 2, 2009
- Washington Insurance Commissioner Announces Legislative Priorities
- Scientist: Deep Quake in Southwest Oregon Was a Rare One
- Union General Offers Vacant Property Market in California
- British American Business Council Chapter Appoints Kuykendall President
- Arizona AG: Drivers Caught By Photo Radar Can Be Prosecuted