February 28, 2006
The status of the Insurance Commission was recently discussed by Commissioner Jane Cline and J. David Daniel, a member of the Big ‘I’ executive committee gave tips about how independent insurance agents can prepare for disasters during the Professional Independent …
February 28, 2006
The West Virginia Insurance Commission has released statistics indicating that more than $1.89 million in workers’ compensation payments are now outstanding from employers in the state. Notices asking 1,794 employers to pay up or face the consequences are now being …
February 28, 2006
Cameras set up along specific Illinois highway construction zones will allow the Illinois State Police to track speeders and subsequently send violaters a ticket in the mail along with their photograph as proof. In March the Illinois State Police will …
February 28, 2006
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company has named Oliver Bussman as its chief information officer, according to Charles (Chuck) Kavitsky, chief executive officer. Bussman has many years of IT leadership experience in the banking, insurance and asset management industries. He will lead …
February 28, 2006
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and South Dakota’s Rapid City Area Community Reward Fund are offering up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the May 14, 2005 vehicle …
February 28, 2006
The Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc. reported that a week-long survey of its members regarding the current conditions of the homeowners market in downstate New York found there is no immediate crisis in availability in the area. …
February 28, 2006
A recent shooting last week at Roseburg High School in Roseburg, Oregon was a chilling reminder to many of the 1998 rampage at Springfield’s Thurston High School, when Kip Kinkel opened fire, killing two and wounding more than 20. But …
February 28, 2006
A fire and possible explosion at an EnCana natural gas pumping station injured one employee near Dacono and southwest of Fort Lupton, Colo., sheriff’s officials said. Weld County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Margie Martinez said the gas line feeding the station was …
February 28, 2006
Woodland Hills, Calif.-based 21st Century Insurance has appointed Jesus Zaragoza vice president and controller. His responsibilities include GAAP and statutory accounting, SEC reporting and NAIC and DOI financial reporting. He also will be responsible for meeting the demands on quantity, …
February 28, 2006
California-based Cambridge General Agency is offering a new market for swimming pool contractors in California whose primary job is construction, installation, service, repair or renovation of in-ground or above ground, swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. Optional coverages include: pool …