New York Orders Two Insurers to Reinstate 260 Policies
The New York State Insurance Department has ordered insurers Homesite Insurance Co. and Security Mutual Insurance Co. to offer to reinstate at total of 260 homeowners' policies across the …
Washington Man Sues Idaho Over Pothole
A Spokane, Wash., man has filed a $500,000 lawsuit against the state of Idaho for injuries he says resulted from a crash caused by potholes on Interstate 90 in northern Idaho. Kasey Crick, 22, …
Tennessee Highway Patrol Schedules 100 Checkpoints for Rest of Year
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will set up more than 100 checkpoints across the state during the rest of the year to arrest impaired drivers and other violators. Highway Patrol Col
Report Recommends Phasing Out Louisiana Citizens
Among the many recommendations made by Louisiana’s Commission on Streamlining Government in its Dec. 14 report to the state legislature is one that would phase out the state’s property …
Florida Driver’s Licenses Have New ID Requirements
Renewing or updating information on driver's licenses in Florida will get tougher after Dec. 31.
Report: Oklahoma Has Biggest Deficit Among States
Oklahoma has the unwanted distinction of having the largest revenue shortfall of any state, according to a new report. That reality is illustrated by the state's revenue collections, which are …
Lawyer Says North Dakota Teller Deserves Workers’ Comp Benefits
A bank teller from a small North Dakota town says she's scared and can no longer work after she was held up at gunpoint and left handcuffed on the floor. Now she's getting robbed by the state …
Michigan House Passes Auto Insurance Reform Legislation
An insurance trade group says a bill passed by the Michigan House of Representatives threatens to increase auto insurance costs and harm the state’s job market and economy.
Los Angeles-Area Agent Convicted of Identity Theft
California State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner today announced that Janet Gail Wroe, 49, of Canyon Country has been convicted of felony identity theft and sentenced to two years in prison …
Delaware Sub Shop Owner Faces Fraud Charges in New York
A former New York State Corrections officer who reportedly owned two Delaware sandwich shops surrendered to authorities in New York last week to face workers’ compensation fraud charges …
New York Insurance Department Names Fritsch Deputy
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New York Insurance Department Names Fritsch Deputy
New York State Insurance Superintendent James J. Wrynn announced that Joseph Fritsch has been named deputy superintendent for Accounting and International Affairs. Fritsch was most recently the …
New York Cancels 113 State Farm Non-Renewals on Long Island
New York officials recently directed State Farm Insurance Co. to give 113 Long Island property owners the opportunity to renew their homeowners' policies with the company.
Poizner Fronts Governor Campaign $15 Million
California State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner will give his campaign for the governor's office $15 million of his own money, according to news reports. Poizner, a former high-tech company …
Oklahoma, Texas Get More Than $100M to Clean Up Contaminated Sites
Oklahoma will receive almost $40 million to fund environmental cleanup and restoration at contaminated mining sites in the state, Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson said. Texas will receive …
New York Officials Sue Workers’ Compensation Trust Manager CRM
Insurance administrator CRM Holdings is being sued for $405 million by New York’s workers compensation board and faces a separate $150 million lawsuit by the state attorney general over its …
Forecasters Expect More Active Atlantic Hurricane Season Next Year
Colorado State University researchers are predicting a more active Atlantic hurricane season next year, with six to eight hurricanes, at least three of them major.
State Farm Rate Hike Not Easy But Necessary, Says Mississippi’s Chaney
Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said he was not happy about granting a 19.5 percent homeowners rate increase to State Farm, but he had little choice. “Would you want me to have …
Louisiana Homeowners With Drywall Problems Asked to Report Them
The Louisiana Recovery Authority is urging homeowners who suspect they might have contaminated Chinese drywall in their homes to report the problems to the state.
Total Wages in Louisiana Were Up by 6.8% in 2008
The “Louisiana Employment and Wages – Annual Report 2008,” published by the Louisiana Workforce Commission, shows that total wages in the state of Louisiana
Mass. Weighs FAIR Plan Property Insurance Rates
Massachusetts will begin public hearings next week on a request by the state's property insurer of last resort to raise rates from 1.9 percent to 7 percent. The hearings are set to begin Dec
Washington Domestic Partner Law Goes Into Effect
Washington State's new domestic partnership law goes into effect today, and that means wherever a policy says 'spouse' the policy must cover registered domestic partners, Insurance Commissioner …
California’s Poizner Wants Insurance Money Out of Iran
California's Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner intends to ask insurance companies that are conducting business in the state to divest themselves of all financial holdings in Iran. Poizner, who …
Michigan Debate Over Proposed Auto Insurance Changes Heats Up
Democratic lawmakers in Michigan are promoting proposals they say would make auto insurance more affordable and strengthen consumer protections in the state. Opponents including the insurance …
Washington Rates Workers’ Compensation Rate
Workers' compensation rates in the state of Washington will climb by an average of 7.6 percent next year under changes adopted by state officials.
Hearing on State Farm Florida Exit Plan Postponed Until January
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New Mexico Wildfire Danger is High
State Forester Butch Blazer is cautioning New Mexicans about fire danger in parts of the state because of mild conditions and less-than-abundant moisture. Fine grassy fuels and brush in southern …
Oklahoma Lawmaker Objects to Cameras for Auto Insurance Verification
A state lawmaker in Oklahoma is raising concerns about a plan to beef up the state's electronic insurance verification system. The plan would involve cameras that would randomly record vehicle …
New York Regulator Proposes Changes to No-Fault Insurance Coverage
The New York State Insurance Department is proposing new regulations for no-fault auto insurance coverage in Empire State, in a move the state’s top regulator says will help reduce …
New Jersey Supreme Court Upholds Fee Schedule for PIP Claims
The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled the state's insurance regulator can implement a medical fee schedule for treatments covered by Personal Injury Protection (PIP). The decision upholds an …