Latest Oregon Headlines
All the headlines from our Oregon Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Recession, Soft Market Forcing Western Agents to Refocus
Apr 22 2008 // Whether the nation is in a true recession may still be up for debate, but it’s difficult to ignore the signs of economic slowdown throughout the West — and its effect on the insurance industry. New home...
USGS: Earthquakes Serious Threat in 46 States, Ups Risks in Washington, Oregon
Apr 22 2008 // Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have updated the USGS National Seismic Hazard Maps, and noted that earthquakes remain a serious threat in 46 of the United States. For some areas such as western Oregon and...
It Figures
Apr 21 2008 // 600 The number of earthquakes that have shaken the basin off the coast of central Oregon in early April. Scientists noted they are baffled by the “swarm” of quakes, because that is something that often happens...
New Markets
Apr 21 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. Liquor Liability Coverage Nuts &...
Scientists Baffled by Swarm of Quakes Off Oregon Coast
Apr 14 2008 // Scientists listening to underwater microphones have detected an unusual swarm of earthquakes off central Oregon, something that often happens before a volcanic eruption — except there are no volcanoes in the...
Oregon Revokes Producer’s License
Apr 9 2008 // Oregon’s Department of Consumer and Business Services Insurance Division announced it has revoked the insurance license of Yo Song Lee. Lee has been licensed in Oregon as a resident individual insurance producer...
New Markets
Apr 7 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. Liquor Liability with Assault and...
New Markets
Mar 24 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. Contractors Nuts & Bolts: Lemac &...
Oregon Insurance Department Proposes Changes to Insurance Licensing Dates, Fees
Mar 24 2008 // Oregon’s Department of Consumer and Business Services is proposing to permanently adopt a temporary rule that reduces fees for license examinations and reexaminations for insurance producers, adjusters and insurance...
Commerce Department to Consider West Coast Salmon Disaster
Mar 24 2008 // The Bush administration said it recognizes the seriousness of the potential shutdown of ocean salmon fishing off Oregon and California this year and will consider as soon as possible whether to declare a federal fisheries...
Court: Claim Against Oregon City Valid Even Years After Claim Occurred
Mar 18 2008 // The Oregon Supreme Court has ruled that a claim of sex abuse against a government employee may depend on when the plaintiff discovers the city played a role in the abuse, not necessarily when the abuse occurred. In The Boy...
Oregon Proposes Changes to Insurance Licensing Dates, Fees
Mar 14 2008 // Oregon’s Department of Consumer and Business Services is proposing to permanently adopt a temporary rule that reduces fees for license examinations and reexaminations for insurance producers, adjusters and insurance...
Oregon Supreme Court Rules Punitive Damages Excessive
Mar 11 2008 // In a victory for an insurance company accused of acting in bad faith, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled that a $20.7 million jury award for punitive damages in a fatal traffic accident in 1987 was excessive. The case also set...
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 &...
Oregon Regulators Implement Workers’ Comp Changes
Feb 27 2008 // March 24, 2008, is the last day that the Oregon Insurance Division is accepting public comment on its proposed rulemaking to implement 2007 legislation related to workers’ compensation insurance. The proposed...
Oregon High Court Reaffirms $79.5 Million Award in Philip Morris Case
Feb 24 2008 // The Oregon Supreme Court for a third time has allowed a $79.5 million punitive-damages judgment against Philip Morris, an award twice struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, which suggested it was excessive. The award was...
Lawsuit Presses Mich. Lawmakers to Allow Licenses for Legal Immigrants
Feb 15 2008 // When Michigan officials recently reinterpreted state law to stop nonresidents from getting driver’s licenses, critics said it had an unintended consequence. The crackdown, intended to target illegal immigrants, also...
Ore. Lawmakers Back Disaster Aid Bills
Feb 13 2008 // Spurred by December storms that caused millions of dollars in flood and wind damage, Oregon lawmakers are expediting a package of disaster aid bills in this special session, including one to get jobless benefits more...
Ore. High Court Reaffirms $79.5M Award in Philip Morris Case
Feb 4 2008 // The Oregon Supreme Court for a third time has allowed a $79.5 million punitive-damages judgment against Philip Morris, an award twice struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, which suggested it was excessive. The award was...
Oregon Requires CGL to Include Completed Operations Coverage
Jan 27 2008 // The Oregon Department of Insurance is reminding producers who write coverage for the more than 45,000 Oregon contractors licensed through the Construction Contractors Board of a new law that requires general liability...
