November 22, 2004
Some drivers in Minnesota will soon have an added passenger in their cars: their insurance company. Progressive Insurance Company is using so-called “black box” technology to offer drivers discounts based on how much, how fast and when they drive. The …
November 22, 2004
As part of his state’s fight against fake insurance, Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Robert Wooley is joining the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) in launching an awareness campaign that encourages consumers to “STOP. CALL. CONFIRM.” before buying insurance. “One …
November 22, 2004
In late October 2004, Insurance Journal had the opportunity to speak with Arkansas Insurance Commissioner and former president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Mike Pickens about the time he spent in Iraq earlier this year. Pickens was in …
November 22, 2004
Insurance education society has served more than 130,000 participants. 1969. It was the dawning of the age of Aquarius, it was one giant leap for mankind, it was the Summer of Love, it was Inna-Gadda-Da-Vida, baby. And, it was the …
November 22, 2004
Nuts & Bolts: Traverse City, Mich.-based Hagerty Insurance added two categories of lowriders to the list of customized and collectible vehicles it insures. As defined by Hagerty, a lowrider is a car or truck that has had its suspension modified …
November 22, 2004
Nuts & Bolts: St. Paul Travelers enhanced its museum coverage form for U.S.-domiciled cultural establishments. Developed specifically to insure museum collections, the policy protects works held by cultural institutions at their locations, on exhibition, or on loan to other organizations. …
November 22, 2004
Nuts & Bolts: Rockwood Programs expanded its existing property and casualty agents errors and omissions program. Coverage is now available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The core program, called the “Main Street P&C Agents RPG,” can …
November 22, 2004
Nuts & Bolts: The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies enhanced its Platinum homeowners insurance program for Texas by offering more deductible options, new superior home protection credits and additional coverage. The superior protection credit limit increased to 15 percent from …
November 22, 2004
Jose Suquet New Orleans-based Pan-American Life Insurance Company announced the election of José S. Suquet as president, chief executive officer and member of the Board of Directors. John J. Kelly, chairman of the Board, has served as interim president and …
November 22, 2004
The Insur-ance Council of Texas has teamed up with Texas’ Regional Education Service Centers to provide the state’s teenagers with information about auto insurance. The two groups produced Auto Insurance 101, an 18-minute video program that explains to teens the …