Latest Idaho Headlines

All the headlines from our Idaho Topic Page, ordered by recency.

New Markets

Mar 10 2008 // The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Blanket Accident Insurance Nuts &...

Feds to Holdout States: Adopt National Real ID License Program Now

Mar 6 2008 // Homeland Security officials are pushing recalcitrant states to adopt stricter driver’s license standards to end a standoff that could disrupt domestic air travel. States have less than a month to send a letter to the...

Idaho Residents Warned About Spring Flood Risk

Feb 27 2008 // The Idaho Department of Insurance is warning homeowners about the potential risk of heavy spring flooding, with accompanying property damage, resulting from the heavy snowfall that areas of the state have already received...

$500K Grant Goes to Assist Maryland ID Theft, Crime Victims

Feb 25 2008 // A crime victim’s assistance group will help those harmed by identity theft and fraud under a $500,000 grant announced Thursday. The Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center plans to use the money to provide direct...

Idaho House Passes UIM Rejection Notice Bill

Feb 24 2008 // The Idaho House passed legislation (HB 429) this month that requires that auto insurance policies provide underinsured motorist coverage unless the policyholder signs a form specifically rejecting the coverage. HB 429,...

Experts: Heavy Snowfall Increases Flood Risk in Idaho

Feb 15 2008 // The persistent snows of January and early February have increased the risk of flooding in low-lying areas of north and central Idaho this winter and spring, even while water shortages remain possible this summer in the...

Idaho House Passes UIM Rejection Notice Bill

Feb 15 2008 // The Idaho House passed legislation (HB 429) on Wednesday that requires auto insurance policies provide underinsured motorist coverage unless the policyholder signs a form specifically rejecting the coverage. HB 429 would...

State Auto Offers Enhancements to ID Theft Coverage Program

Feb 11 2008 // Columbus, Ohio-based State Auto Insurance Cos. recently announced that it is now offering a comprehensive “Life Stages” identity management program providing free access to proactive and resolution services for...

State Officials Not Sold on New License Rules Under Real ID Act of 2005

Feb 10 2008 // States have five more years to verify identity, reissue licenses; even so some states continue to refuse compliance State officials and some in Congress remain skeptical about new federal rules for driver’s licenses,...

State Officials Not Sold on New License Rules Under Real ID Act of 2005

Jan 27 2008 // States have five more years to verify identity, reissue licenses; even so some states continue to refuse compliance State officials and some in Congress remain skeptical about new federal rules for driver’s licenses,...

Arkansas Wants More Time to Comply with REAL ID Law

Jan 23 2008 // Arkansas officials have asked for more time to implement post-Sept. 11 rules for new driver’s licenses. States face a May 11 deadline to comply with the REAL ID regulations, but Arkansas has requested a...

Idaho Insurance Department Upset at Toyota, Claims Ads Promote Fraud

Jan 13 2008 // The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) has joined forces with the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, a Washington group that includes insurers, law enforcement officials and consumer groups, in expressing concern over...

Texas AG: Health Services Provider Exposed Customers to ID Theft

Jan 11 2008 // Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed court documents alleging Select Physical Therapy Texas Limited Partnership and its parent company, Select Medical Corporation, for systematically exposing their customers to...

Virginia Governor Seeks ID Theft Protection, Credit Freeze Measure

Jan 7 2008 // Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine said last week that he will ask the General Assembly to pass legislation guarding against identity theft and credit fraud. Kaine made the announcement at the Virginia headquarters of the...

Idaho Upset over Toyota Ads

Jan 3 2008 // The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) has joined forces with the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, a Washington group that includes insurers, law enforcement officials and consumer groups, in expressing concern over...

‘Most Secure Places to Live’ Are In Ore., Calif. and Wash.

Dec 11 2007 // Health, prosperity, safety and security are all desirable aspects when it comes to seeking a place to live, work or raise a family. According to the fourth annual Most Secure U.S. Places to Live rankings from Farmers...

N.Y. weighs damages for fake ID sellers

Nov 4 2007 // New York elected officials say they want to hold sellers of fake identification cards liable for damages caused by their underage customers if alcohol was involved. State Sen. Jeff Klein is among those calling for new...

Idaho Falls considers rule banning cell phones

Oct 27 2007 // The Idaho Falls City Council is considering a rule that would make it illegal to talk on the phone while driving if it interferes with safely controlling the vehicle. The rule would also ban other unsafe activities, like...

N.Y. Weighs Making Fake ID Sellers Liable for Damages

Oct 16 2007 // New York elected officials say they want to hold sellers of fake identification cards liable for damages caused by their underage customers if alcohol was involved. State Sen. Jeff Klein is among those calling for new...

Idaho Falls Considers Rule Banning Cell Phones While Driving

Oct 15 2007 // The Idaho Falls City Council is considering a rule that would make it illegal to talk on the phone while driving if it interferes with safely controlling the vehicle. The rule would also ban other unsafe activities, like...