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Washington Workplace Violence-Related Deaths Climbed in 2009
The slayings last year of six law enforcement officers, as well as several workplace suicides, caused deaths due to workplace violence to spike upward in Washington State, the Department of Labor …
Bithell Named Farmers Insurance VP and Chief Underwriting Officer
Los Angeles-based Farmers Insurance Group of Companies has appointed
Union General Insurance Offers Vacant Market to California Producers
Union General Insurance Services Inc.
Nevada Reminds Producers, Insurers of New Insurance Card Law
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Obama’s Budget Shows Only Modest Changes in Health Reforms
The Obama administration's latest spending plan calls for modest changes to the U.S. health care system but does little to incorporate sweeping moves called for Democrats' larger plan to increase …
Florida’s United Insurance to Expand Into 7 Northeast, Southeast States
United Property & Casualty Insurance Co.
Concorde Trial Starts in France 10 Years after Crash
Continental Airlines and five men went on trial on Tuesday for their alleged role in the crash of an Air France Concorde that killed 113 people in 2000 and brought an end to an era of luxury …
USG Adds Two to Pennsylvania Staff
USG Insurance Services Inc, a national wholesale broker of commercial insurance, has promoted
C.V. Starr & Co. (California) Appoints Garrison as President and CEO
C.V. Starr & Co. (California) has appointed Michael Garrison president and CEO.
Agents’ Group: On a Cost per Home Value Basis, Texas Rates Are Down
Texas insurance agents — want to show your customers that the common perception that homeowners rates in Texas always go up but never come down is false? Look to your agency management …
Farm, Insurance Loss Estimates from Florida Freeze Still Weeks Away
It will still be weeks, into March and April, before the full extent of crop damage and insurance payments from Florida’s recent extended freeze will be known. While Florida’s citrus …
Massachusetts Woman Dies After Being Struck by Fire Hose
An 82-year-old Massachusetts woman struck by a fire hose that had come loose from a Cambridge fire engine that was responding to call has died.
Vermont Locals Vow to Rebuild Twice-Torched Historic General Store
Twice burned, the Putney General Store in Vermont is rising from the ashes. On Monday night, the Putney Historical Society hosted a community gathering to update the status of a rebuilding project …
Report: Illinois Workers’ Comp Costs Per Claim Still High
Workers’ compensation costs per claim for medical care of injured workers in Illinois were among the highest of 15 study states one year after implementation of its first medical fee …
Bermuda Signs Tax Pact with Japan
Bermuda's Minister of Finance, the Hon. Paula A
Tannock Named XL Insurance President
XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Capital, announced the appointment of Patrick Tannock as President of XL Insurance (Bermuda) Ltd (XLIB) and Country Manager, effective as of …
Munich Re to Post $3.57 Billion 2009 Profit; 95.3% Combined Ratio
Munich Re announced that according to its “preliminary calculations” consolidated profits increased “significantly” in 2009 to €2.56 billion [$3.57 billion, compared to €1.58 billion …
Great American Names Coordinator for Multi-Employer Fiduciary Liability
Great American Insurance Group’s Executive Liability Division (ELD), based in Schaumburg, Ill., appointed Synergy Professional Associates of Kinnelon, N.J., as its national production …
LWCC Promotes Mouton and Toups to Manager Positions
Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC) has promoted two of its experienced professionals to managerial positions. Brent Toups is the new agency relations manager, and Karen …
Catastrophe Declaration Clears Way for Emergency Adjusters in Oklahoma
In the wake of massive ice storms that virtually shut down the state of Oklahoma in late January, Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland has declared a state of emergency that allows the commissioner …
Dallas Agency, Agent Partner to Form Lipscomb & Cathey
Dallas-based Lipscomb Insurance Group has partnered with Ronnie Cathey to form Lipscomb & Cathey. Cathey’s expertise includes real estate and marine insurance
Study: Distracted Driving Laws Don’t Stop Crashes
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AIG Filing Casts Doubt on ‘Limited Exposure’ Claim
A controversial regulatory filing detailing the federal bailout of American International Group Inc. could put the spotlight back on the former executive who headed the division most responsible …
White House Budget Takes Small Steps on Health Care Reform
With plans to pass sweeping health care reform stalled in Congress, the White House is targeting smaller efforts to improve the nation's health care system, such as increasing use of cheaper, …
Massachusetts to Allow Surcharge Appeals for Recalled Vehicles
Massachusetts insurance regulators will allow some Toyota drivers who were involved in accidents linked to unintended acceleration to appeal insurance surcharges assessed by their carriers. The …
Main Street America Launches New Business Owners Policy
The Main Street America Group launched its new Main Line Business Owners Policy (BOP) property and liability product. The insurer also launched Main Street Station for commercial lines quoting and …
Confie Seguros Acquires Vern Fonk Insurance Services
New York-based Confie Seguros, a provider of auto insurance with an emphasis on serving Hispanic consumers, has acquired Puget Sound, Ore.-based
McDermott, Benner Head Florida Insurance Commissioner Media Staff
Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty announced staff changes on the communications staff for the Office of Insurance Regulation. Jack McDermott has been appointed director of …
South Carolina Bans Texting for Some Workers Driving State Cars
South Carolina's public safety and transportation departments have banned their employees from texting while driving state vehicles. Transportation Secretary Buck Limehouse and Public Safety …
Chemical Leaks at West Virginia DuPont Plant Appear Unrelated
Three recent chemical leaks at a West Virginia DuPont plant, one of which killed a worker, don't appear to be related, a federal investigator said. U.S. Chemical Safety Board investigator Johnnie …
