Bill Seeks to Help Mass. Prep for Climate Change February 24, 2014 A bill recently filed in Massachusetts Legislature would create a “coastal buyback program” allowing the state to purchase land that...
Mass. Proposes Tax for Insurer-Owned Pass-Through Entities February 24, 2014 By Young Ha As part of his administration’s plan for new tax revenues, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick recently proposed applying a corporate tax...
Maine’s Insurance Rates Lowest in New England, Gov. Says February 24, 2014 Maine’s Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration says Maine’s auto and homeowners insurance rates are the lowest in New England and...
People – West February 24, 2014 Arizona workers’ compensation insurance provider CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Co. named Rick Jones executive vice president and chief operating officer. CopperPoint...
Hole-in-one Insurance Fraudster in Washington Sentenced February 24, 2014 Kevin Kolenda, 56, a Connecticut businessman who has been reportedly defrauding golf tournaments and golfers for two decades, was sentenced...
Private Flood Insurance Agency Now Selling in 15 States February 24, 2014 By Andrew G. Simpson A Florida agency selling private flood insurance said it is now selling the coverage in 15 states and making it...
California’s Mass of Insurance-Related Bills February 24, 2014 There are a number of bills currently under consideration by California Legislature that may be of interest to agents, brokers...
Southern California’s Construction Sector Continues to Heat February 24, 2014 By Don Jergler Southern California’s construction sector continues to gain momentum, making good on positive outlooks issued late last year, and agents and...
Former Idaho Councilman Sentenced For Insurance Fraud February 24, 2014 A former Nampa City Council member in Idaho was sentenced in February to 90 days in jail and 12 years...
Disaster Aid For Colorado Flooding Surpasses $267M February 24, 2014 Since heavy rains brought flooding in September 2013, Colorado survivors have received more than $267 million in federal and state...