Latest Nevada Headlines
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Nevada Governor Declares Emergency After Big Quake
May 26 2020 // Gov. Seve Sisolak has declared a state of emergency after Nevada’s biggest earthquake in 65 years caused significant damage to three U.S. highways, including the major route connecting Reno to Las Vegas. Sisolak said...
GOP Questions North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Candidate’s Eligibility
May 22 2020 // The North Dakota Republican Party is questioning the eligibility of the Democratic candidate for state insurance commissioner, alleging she hasn’t lived in the state long enough to run for statewide office. In a...
Earthquake Confirmed in Remote Area of Western Nevada
May 22 2020 // An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.0 shook a remote area of western Nevada Wednesday morning where a stronger temblor occurred last week, The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed. Nye County sheriff’s Capt. David...
LP Insurance Services Adds Layne in Employee Benefits in Nevada
May 22 2020 // LP Insurance Services LLC has named Chad Layne to the southern Nevada employee benefits sales team. Layne has been a benefits insurance broker for more than 25 years. Most recently he was president of Layne Insurance...
Judge in Las Vegas Shooting Case Seeks State Ruling on Gun Makers’ Immunity
May 20 2020 // A U.S. judge is asking Nevada’s highest court to decide whether state law allows gun manufacturers and sellers to be held liable for deaths as he considers a lawsuit from the parents of a victim of the deadliest mass...
Nevada Highway Damaged by Largest Area Earthquake in 65 Years
May 18 2020 // The cracked main highway between Las Vegas and Reno reopened Friday, 10 hours after a predawn magnitude 6.5 earthquake that a researcher called the largest to strike the remote area of western Nevada in 65 years. No...
Legal Actions That Insurance Pros in the Cannabis Biz Should Pay Attention to
May 18 2020 // Ian Stewart Lawsuits and legal concerns in the cannabis business are too numerous to count – just like with many other industries – but there are few that insurance professionals in the business should keep an...
Insurance Office of America Adds Daniel to Employee Benefits Team in Nevada
May 14 2020 // Insurance Office of America has added Stephen P. Daniel to the Las Vegas, Nev., office as an employee benefits consultant. He was previously an employee benefits consultant with The Mahony Group. Daniel has also been an...
LP Insurance Services Adds Woodbury to Nevada Commercial Team
May 6 2020 // LP Insurance Services LLC has added Ben Woodbury to the southern Nevada commercial sales team. Woodbury has been a licensed commercial insurance broker for nearly 20 years. He works with clients throughout Nevada to...
WCF Insurance Names Wall Regional Vice President in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada
Apr 30 2020 // WCF Insurance has named Mark Wall regional vice president over Arizona, Colorado and Nevada. Wall will report to Kevin Peterson, senior vice president of sales and distribution, and will be responsible for collaborating...
Nevadans to Receive Premium Relief Refunds for Auto Insurance Policies
Apr 29 2020 // Several Nevada drivers are set to receive premium refunds for their auto insurance policies as a result of less claims being paid as Nevadans continue to stay at home during the COVID-19 crisis. “There are fewer cars...
LP Insurance Services Adds McGinty to Nevada Commercial Team
Apr 24 2020 // LP Insurance Services LLC has added Lisa McGinty to its southern Nevada commercial team. McGinty has been a commercial insurance broker for more than 35 years. She previously held roles with Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.,...
Mastos Was a Staple in Nevada’s Insurance Community
Apr 15 2020 // Louis T. Mastos was stepped in myriad sectors of Nevada’s insurance community, and he was someone who early on recognized the value of surplus lines, those who knew him say. Mastos, who served as Nevada’s...
M5.2 Earthquake Rattles California-Nevada State Line
Apr 13 2020 // An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 rattled the remote California-Nevada state line but no damage or injuries were reported. The quake just struck after 7:36 a.m. Saturday and was centered near Bodie, a...
Insurance Office of America Adds Carroll And Ballew in Nevada
Apr 1 2020 // Insurance Office of America has added Paul Carroll and Jeri Ballew to its employee benefits services division in Las Vegas, Nev. Carroll founded The Westek Group, which specializes in the design, implementation, and...
Experts Count 100-Plus Aftershocks Since Nevada Quake
Mar 31 2020 // More than 100 small aftershocks were recorded since a 4.5 magnitude earthquake shook near Carson City on Friday, causing minor damages across the city, experts said. The largest recorded aftershock was a magnitude 3.2...
U.S. Lawsuit Wants China to Pay for Business Income Losses from Coronavirus
Mar 26 2020 // An attorney who represented victims of the Las Vegas shooting massacre has filed a federal lawsuit against China’s government over the new coronavirus, saying that officials hid information about the outbreak and...
Officials Confirm Earthquake Caused Minor Damage in Nevada
Mar 23 2020 // A 4.5 magnitude earthquake that struck near Carson City, Nev., on Friday night caused minor damages across the city, authorities confirmed. Some damage to items on shelves inside stores was reported and one building shut...
Business Moves
Mar 9 2020 // National ProAssurance, NORCAL Healthcare liability insurer ProAssurance Corp. has agreed to acquire medical professional liability insurer NORCAL Mutual Insurance Co. following NORCAL’s demutualization in a $450...
LP Insurance Services in Nevada Names Cushard Vice President
Feb 25 2020 // Reno, Nev.-based LP Insurance Services LLC has named Brian Cushard vice president of strategic growth. Cushard will concentrate on acquisitions, operational enhancements and growth throughout LP Insurance Services. He was...
