Monthly Archives: <span>September 2004</span>

Still Time to Register for ITC Golf Tourney Oct. 11

The Insuring the Children Golf Tournament will be held Oct. 11, 2004, at the Santa Ana Country Club in Santa Ana, Calif. According to Golf Tournament Chairman Ed Rochford of Chubb & Son, “this is a great opportunity for the …

Infinity Insurance Offering CE Classes

Infinity Insurance Company will host Education Expo 2004 in the month of October, with Continuing Education Classes being held throughout California. The two classes available are Professional Field Underwriting 3: Risky Business: How to Avoid Errors & Omissions and Professional …

OSHA Cites N.H. Contractor for Cave-In Hazard

An Ashland, New Hampshire contractor’s alleged failure to supply cave-in protection at a Woodstock jobsite has resulted in $29,650 in proposed penalties from the U.S. Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). M.E. LaTulippe Construction Inc. has been cited …

Inspectors Visit Damaged Ga. Properties

“Damage inspectors are now in the field visiting people who have filed applications for assistance, Nick Russo, an official with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),” said in a joint statement with State Coordinating Officer Mike Sherberger, director of the …

Aon Begins CEO Succession Plans

Aon Corp. announced that the company is implementing its management succession plan and has begun a search for a new president and chief executive officer. Patrick Ryan, 67, will continue to serve as CEO until a successor is named and, …

GNW-Evergreen Complete Phase One of Merger

Los Angeles-based GNW Insurance Services Inc. and Evergreen Insurance Services Inc. of Tarzana, Calif. two independently owned insurance brokerage firms, have announced completion of phase one of their merger. The newly combined organization will be housed under one state-of-the-art insurance …

ISO’s Intellicorp, Markel Join Forces for Criminal Background Checks of Employees, Volunteers

IntelliCorp Records Inc., a nationwide provider of pre-employment screening services, and Markel Insurance Company have teamed up to provide camps, childcare centers, private schools and social service agencies with accurate and thorough criminal background checks of all employees and volunteers. …

The Hartford Reports Q3 Earnings

The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. today estimated its 2004 third quarter earnings per fully diluted share at between $0.85 and $0.95. This estimated range assumes no net realized capital gains or losses or unusual tax benefits in the quarter. …

Minn. Gov. Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Flooding in Southern Areas

In a letter to President Bush on Wednesday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration and Federal assistance for areas of southern Minnesota affected by severe flooding that occurred on Sept. 14 and 15. Preliminary damage estimates are …

No 2005 Work Comp Increase for Oregon

Oregon workers’ compensation insurance rates will not increase in 2005, Gov. Ted Kulongoski said September 28. The announcement marks the third straight year without an increase following 12 consecutive years of rate reductions that began with a major reform in …