North Carolina Arrests 3 More in Alleged Staged Auto Accident Ring
Three more people have been arrested in connection with an alleged staged accident ring in North Carolina, bringing the total to seven in what has been a two-year investigation in Rowland. …
North Carolina Firms Seek to Limit Liability in Parasailing Deaths
Two North Carolina companies have filed a complaint in federal court aimed at removing them from liability in the deaths of two women killed in a parasailing crash.
Fargo, North Dakota, to Cease Self-Insuring for Liability
Fargo's finance director says the city likely will switch from its self-insured liability plan to the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund by next year. Finance Director Kent Costin said moving …
North Carolina Man Charged with Lying About Lightning Damage
According to the arrest warrants, a Holly Springs, North Carolina man lied to his insurance companies and claimed a total of $33,971.91 in fraudulent lightning damage. Insurance Commissioner …
Fire Rages in Ventura County
Another fire is raging in Southern California, stoked by the notoriously hot and dry Santa Ana winds, as the state moves into its prime fire season. The fire is in the north of the Los Angeles …
Dibb Joins North Carolina’s Trisure Brokerage
Kirby Dibb has joined independent insurance brokerage TriSure in Raleigh, North Carolina, as client services manager for safety and risk management. In her new capacity, Dibb is responsible for …
Willis HRH Appoints Richardson in Colorado
Willis HRH, the North American retail business of global insurance broker Willis Group Holdings, has named Jason M. Richardson as managing partner of its Colorado operations
Health Insurer Under Fire From North Dakota Insurance Department
An audit by the North Dakota Department of Insurance found that Noridian Mutual Insurance Company, doing business as Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBS), racked up tens of thousands of …
North Carolina Young Insurance Agents Bestow Annual Awards
The Young Agents Committee of the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC) recently named its Agent of the Year, Broker of the Year and Company of the Year for 2009. Eric …
North Carolina Diamond Broker Robbed of $1.5M Had No Insurance
The bad news for Peter Kaplan is even worse than first reported. The North Carolina diamond broker, whose $1.5 million inventory was stolen in New Mexico last week, didn't have insurance. ..
Golfers Help South Carolina Wildfire Victims Who Lacked Insurance
Golfers teed off on the South Carolina coast to help the victims of a wildfire that scorched hundreds of acres earlier this year. Thursday's pro-am at Barefoot Resort & Golf in North Myrtle … Copyright 2009 Associated Press.
Zurich North America Names Cooper SVP, National Sales
Zurich in North America named Marcus Cooper as senior vice president for national sales and strategic relationships, effective immediately. Cooper replaces Mike Vaught, who is retiring.
Tropical Storm Danny, Expected to Become Hurricane, Heads Northeast
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Danny was located about 575 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, as of 8 a.m
Krauze Named President for North American Retail Unit Willis HRH
Global insurance broker Willis Group Holdings has named Vic Krauze as president of Willis HRH, its North American retail business. Krauze will retain his current responsibilities as chief …
Hurricane Bill Served Warning to North Carolina Island Homeowners
Although Hurricane Bill made no direct impact on the North Carolina coast, the seas that the storm churned up has caused worries for some homeowners. The Star-News of Wilmington reported … Copyright 2009 Associated Press.
North, South Carolina Home Burglary Gang Busted
Federal law enforcement officials say they have busted a home burglary gang that operated for several years in North Carolina and South Carolina. The ring is believed responsible for hundreds …
Report: North Carolina Auto Inspection Programs Ineffective, Unnecessary
A new report has found that there is little or no evidence that North Carolina's auto safety inspection program is effective and it's difficult to gauge whether the auto emissions program does any …
New Earthquake Risk Models Likely To Reduce Insured Loss Estimates
Newark, Calif.-based Risk Management Solutions (RMS) has unveiled its next-generation models for North America earthquake risks, covering the United States and Alaska, Canada and Mexico. The new …
North Carolina Senate Panel Approves Beach Plan Rescue
The North Carolina Senate Commerce Committee today passed legislation (HB 1305) to rescue the state's underfunded coastal insurer, the Beach Plan. The bill will now bypass the finance committee …
North Carolina May Increase Safety Oversight of Fireworks Firms
A panel of North Carolina lawmakers began trying to improve fireworks safety last week following a fatal July 4 Outer Banks explosion by approving a bill that would require state oversight for …
North Carolina House Committee Approves Cut in Beach Plan Insurance
A North Carolina House committee seeking a fix for an underfunded coastal insurance program has backed cutting the current coverage maximum of $1.5 million per home by half.
North Carolina House Committee Approves Cut in Beach Plan Insurance
A North Carolina House committee seeking a fix for an underfunded coastal insurance program has backed cutting the current coverage maximum of $1.5 million per home by half. The House Finance …
North Carolina Bill Lets Repeat Drunk Drivers Get Back Licenses
Repeat drunken-drivers in North Carolina who get their license revoked could get their permit back after a clean criminal and traffic record for 10 years in legislation approved by the Senate. …
North Carolina Bill Lets Repeat Drunk Drivers Get Back Licenses
Repeat drunken-drivers in North Carolina who get their license revoked could get their permit back after a clean criminal and traffic record for 10 years in legislation approved by the Senate. …
North Carolina May Hike Penalties for Violations of Workplace Safety
A plan to increase maximum monetary penalties for businesses that break North Carolina's child labor and some workplace safety laws is one vote away from final passage. The Senate voted …
