Leo Tokar has joined the Denver office of Lockton Companies LLC, a privately held insurance broker, as senior vice president, client service executive in the Benefits Department. He will play a key role in developing strategic solutions for Lockton clients …
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services Insurance Division is reminding the insurance industry of new credit scoring legislation, which passed in the 2009 Legislative session and apply to personal insurance policies issued or renewed on or after Jan. …
Montana State Fund said its workers’ compensation insurance rates are going down by an average of 4 percent. The fund, which provides the insurance to more than 28,000 employers around the state, says the rate decrease will go into effect …
The Idaho Department of Insurance announced that Gina McBride has been selected as the new bureau chief of consumer services replacing Jim Genetti, who is retiring in June. McBride has been employed by the department for 10 years. In 2007, …
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) had begun an effort to assess the validity of the claims data used by Anthem Blue Cross to justify future rate filings. “As Anthem readies its new rate filing, I have directed auditors at …
Laws enacted in the just-concluded 2010 Hawaii legislative session will increase insurance costs and possibly affect premiums for Hawaii consumers and businesses, the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America said. “Hawaii is facing difficult state budget problems, and we realize …
National fire officials say northwest Wyoming could see more wildfires this summer after a season of light snowfall. The National Interagency Fire Center said the light winter in the region means drier fuels in the summer that could increase wildfire …
The Personal Lines Growth Alliance (PLGA), a coalition within the independent agency system, announced that Mercury Insurance Group is a founding financial partner. Mercury is the first of many insurance carriers that will become financial partners, according to PLGA Chair …
New Mexico Insurance Superintendent Morris Chavez announced he will resign, saying he and his family have been the targets of “sad and derogatory” online comments in the wake of a contentious health insurance rate case his office recently settled. Chavez …
Novato, Calif.-based Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. has named Lauren Bailey vice president of entertainment in commercial insurance. In this new position, Bailey will be responsible for managing the direction and priorities for the entertainment business and accountable for driving profitable …
