June 27, 2011
Owners of homes in a Muskogee, Okla., subdivision want the city to give them fair market compensation for their homes as part of a flood-buyout program. But the city says it doesn’t have the money to match federal grants to …
June 27, 2011
A massive wildfire that destroyed 13 homes the Medicine Park, Okla., area was contained on June 25, allowing residents to return to their homes. Firefighters from a few local agencies remained on the scene to mop up hot spots, but …
June 27, 2011
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and the new chairman of Pinnacol Assurance are looking into changing terms of a $4.3 million severance package for top executives of the state-chartered insurer. Hickenlooper and chairman Blair Richardson confirmed attorneys are looking at the …
June 27, 2011
The Souris River crested nearly 2 feet lower than expected in Minot, N.D., where city officials hoped to ride out the high water without losing more than the thousands of homes already damaged by flooding. The river had been expected …
June 27, 2011
The Washington State Patrol says people will be able to go online to request an accident report for their insurance company and received it in one to five days instead of the current four weeks. The patrol says the Web …
June 27, 2011
Massachusetts consumers who purchased credit unemployment insurance from Wesco Credit Insurance Co. will be getting premium refunds under a settlement obtained by state officials. Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office said it has reached a $100,000 settlement with the insurer regarding …
June 27, 2011
The New York State Insurance Department and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) have agreed to a memorandum of understanding allowing for closer cooperation between the two regulatory bodies. The agreement was announced by New York State Insurance Department …
June 27, 2011
The 2011 Travelers Championship will generate in excess of $1 million for charity, including commitments from Travelers, bringing the tournament’s total 2011 charitable contribution to an amount on par with the champion’s $1.08 million winnings. The announcement was made by …
June 27, 2011
Vermont communities in counties that were declared a disaster from spring flooding will get some help applying for federal aid. The Vermont Agency of Transportation will hold a series of meetings for communities to learn how to apply for federal …
June 27, 2011
Tennesseans could be charged up to nearly $70 more for traffic tickets under a new state law that takes effect next month and is intended to fund crime lab services for law enforcement agencies. The law that takes effect July …