Monthly Archives: <span>March 2008</span>

Feds Toughen Limit on Asbestos Exposure in Nation’s Mines

A federal limit on asbestos exposure at mining operations nationwide is now in line with the standard for other industries. A final rule issued Friday by the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration limits asbestos exposure to two fibers per …

N.H. Reports Progress in Curbing Underage Drinking

The rate of underage drinking by high school students has decreased in New Hampshire, as well as the number of outlets selling alcohol to minors, according to a report by a nonprofit advocacy group. However, alcohol remains the No. 1 …

Mississippi Insurance Commissioner to Host Coastal Forum

Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance, Mike Chaney, and the Mississippi Insurance Department will hold an informational public forum this week for the state’s coastal residents. Featured speakers from the state’s Wind Pool, the Stennis Institute and Hancock Bank will discuss effects …

Obama-Clinton Politics of Health Mandate Now Playing in Mass.

Barack Obama is no fan of the individual mandate that has been central to the successful launch of the Massachusetts universal health care law. He likes to cite its foibles as he criticizes his Democratic presidential rival, Sen. Hillary Rodham …

Iowa Couple Sentenced to Prison for Burning Foreclosed Home

The Associated Press recently reported that a LeClaire couple will spend up to 10 years in prison for burning down the house they lost in foreclosure and filing a fraudulent insurance claim. Lawrence and Patricia Atwood received their sentences this …

State Farm Says Neb. 2007 Auto Rates Fell by 18 Percent

Bloomington, Ill.-based State Farm Insurance said recently that many drivers in Nebraska should see lower car insurance rates because there have been fewer accidents. State Farm insurance says its auto insurance rates in the state were 18 percent less expensive …

Insurance Marketing Companies Evaluated

Sifting through the countless amounts of insurance marketing websites found on the internet can be a daunting task. How do you determine which insurance marketing company is best? An insurance agent will want to find an insurance marketing company with …