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Rare Snow Storm Surprises Arizona, While Colorado Struck Again

Jan 24 2007 // More than a foot of snow fell on parts of northern Arizona, and several more inches were possible while children as far south as Tucson got a rare chance to play in the snow. Sunday’s storm was the latest of winter...

Arrowhead Offers Homeowners (HO3) Market in Arizona, Washington

Jan 11 2007 // Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, San Diego, is offering a homeowners (HO3) market in Arizona and Washington. Coverage is being provided by an admitted “A” rated carrier. Policy limits include maximum...

New Markets

Jan 8 2007 // GL for Builders, Contractors, Artisans Nuts & Bolts: Golden Insurance Co. RRG extended its commercial general liability coverage for builders, general contractors and artisans to $1 million/$1 million. Coverage is...

New Markets

Jan 7 2007 // GL for Builders, Contractors, Artisans Nuts & Bolts: Golden Insurance Co. RRG extended its commercial general liability coverage for builders, general contractors and artisans to $1 million/$1 million. Coverage is...

In Memoriam: Arizona’s Paul H. Jones, “Mr. Insurance of Arizona,” Dies

Jan 4 2007 // Paul H. Jones, recognized as “Mr. Insurance of Arizona,” died on Dec. 30, 2006. Jones was born on Oct. 4, 1910, in Los Angeles, attended public school in Pomona, Calif., and subsequently moved to Arizona. He...

2006 Deadliest Year for Boaters, Watercraft Users in Arizona

Jan 3 2007 // Last year was the deadliest year for Arizona’s boaters and watercraft users, Arizona Game and Fish Department officials said. In 2006, 14 people were killed, 153 were injured, and there were 255 accidents in Arizona...

MJ Hall Offers Residential Homebuilders Program

Dec 29 2006 // M.J. Hall and Co. Inc., a general agent and surplus lines wholesaler, has a new residential homebuilders program. The new homebuilders general liability program is for custom and tract general contractors in Arizona and...

Poolman Orders Arizona Company to Stop Doing Business in N.D.

Dec 28 2006 // Commissioner Jim Poolman today issued a Cease and Desist Order against Global Net Health Care, an Arizona-based medical discount plan company. Poolman said that the company has recently advertised in North Dakota in...

EPA Approves Exemptions for Classic Car Emission Testing

Dec 27 2006 // Collectable cars and trucks can soon skip emissions testing in Arizona’s Maricopa and Pima Counties. The Environmental Protection Agency approved Arizona legislation that will allow vehicles 15 years or older to skip...

People and Places

Dec 25 2006 // Members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners elected 2007 officers during the group’s winter meeting in San Antonio, Texas. NAIC named Alabama Insurance Commissioner Walter Bell president, Kansas...

Dec 24 2006 // People Members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners elected 2007 officers during the group’s winter meeting in San Antonio, Texas. NAIC named Alabama Insurance Commissioner Walter Bell president,...

Employers Opens Offices in Arizona, Texas

Dec 21 2006 // Employers, a small business insurance specialist, has opened two new offices: one in Phoenix and the other in Irving, Texas. In Arizona, Employers will offer insurance through Employers Compensation Insurance Co., which...

Houston General Introduces Personal Lines Package in Arizona

Dec 12 2006 // Houston General Insurance Exchange has upgraded its OneChoice package offering for personal insurance consumers in Arizona – and renamed it OneChoice CustomPac. The program is designed to allow consumers to continue...

Two Honda Sedan Models Lead List of Most Stolen Vehicles in Arizona

Nov 8 2006 // Two Honda sedan models lead the latest list of vehicles most often stolen in Arizona. According to the latest annual study by the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the 1991 Honda Accord and 1995 Honda Civic were ranked as...

Countrywide launches auto product in Arizona

Oct 9 2006 // Countrywide Financial Corp. has announced that Countrywide Insurance Group’s auto insurance product is now available to consumers in Arizona. Quotes can be obtained by calling a licensed auto insurance agent at...

PSIC Launches Homeowners Market in Arizona

Oct 4 2006 // Property and casualty insurer Pacific Specialty Insurance Co., Menlo Park, Calif., is launching a new homeowners program in Arizona. Homeowners (HO-3), renters (HO-4) and unit-owners (HO-6) policies will now be offered,...

Arizona State Expands Alcohol Rules for Student Clubs, Requiring Insurance

Oct 4 2006 // Keggers hosted by clubs at Arizona State University may never be the same. Under rule revisions by the Student Organization Resource Center and other school officials, alcohol at parties hosted by ASU clubs must be served...

Web site Helps Arizona Consumers Get Smart about Insurance

Sep 22 2006 // The Arizona Department of Insurance has introduced an online “university,” called Insure U, desiged for insurance consumers who want to learn more about insurance issues. Organized by life stages, the site...

Get your motor runnin’ — not stolen

Sep 4 2006 // California received the dubious honor of most motorcycle thefts in the nation in 2005, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. The Golden State recorded 9,110 thefts in 2005, compared with 9,213 in 2004. The...

Get your motor runnin’ – not stolen

Sep 4 2006 // California received the dubious honor of most motorcycle thefts in the nation in 2005, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. The Golden State recorded 9,110 thefts in 2005, compared with 9,213 in 2004. The...