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 …
Mandatory Seat Belt Bills Clear Virginia Senate
The Virginia Senate has passed a bill to allow police to pull over and ticket drivers for not wearing a seat belt.
West Virginians Producing Film on Dangers of Texting While Driving
Several yound adults from West Virginia are starring in a new educational film on the dangers of distracted driving that is to be released this spring. Charleston, West Virginia-based …
Virginia County Wants Insurers to Pay for Ambulance Services
The Board of County Supervisors in
West Virginia Eyes Lien on Fire Insurance to Fight Abandoned Buildings
West Virginia may be on the path to helping municipalities pay for debris removal of abandoned buildings with insurance payments in a way that insurers can live with. The issue of how to pay for …
Cigarettes Sold in Virginia Must Meet Fire Standards
Starting next month, cigarettes sold in Virginia must comply with standards aimed at making them less likely to start fires. The General Assembly passed legislation in 2008 requiring that …
State-Owned Vehicle Accidents Cost West Virginia $17 Million
West Virginia has paid out $17.7 million to resolve more than 5,000 accident claims involving state vehicles during the past five budget years. That's one finding from an audit delivered to …
Virginia Tech Faces $43 Million Lawsuit By Family Over Student’s Suicide
The family of a Virginia Tech student has filed a $43 million lawsuit, accusing the university of negligence in its response to a warning that their son was suicidal. Daniel Kim committed suicide …
More Injuries on Public Than Private Sector Jobs in Virginia
New numbers show more workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in Virginia from those in government jobs than in the private sector in 2008.
West Virginia Court Sides with Insurer on Antitrust Claim by Cancelled Agent
An insurance company has won a victory over one of its former West Virginia agents who claimed the insurer violated state antitrust law when it cancelled his contracts to sell its life and …
North Carolina Mutual Seeks Hearing on License in Virginia
Virginia regulators are seeking to suspend the nation's oldest black-owned insurer from doing business in the state, saying its finances are in hazardous condition. The Virginia State Corporation …
One Insurer Bets Political Campaigns Need Insurance While Another Drops Out
While one company has gotten out of the business of insuring political campaigns, another is throwing its hat in the ring. Markel Risk Solutions,
Fires at West Virginia Cave Attraction Ruled Arson
Investigators say two fires that destroyed the Smoke Hole Caverns gift shop and restaurant in West Virginia were deliberately set. Grant County Sheriff's Deputy S.L
Virginia Governor Requests Federal Damage Assessment Teams
Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine has requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) send preliminary damage assessment teams to Virginia to help determine damage levels from the …
West Virginia Seeks Funds to Boost Effort to Ban Distracted Driving
West Virginia's lawmakers have tried and failed to ban texting and talking on cell phones, but that effort may get a new boost from Washington. Sen. Jay Rockefeller wants grant money for …
Massey Energy Settles Age Bias Claim with West Virginia Miners
Hundreds of miners who were not rehired after Massey Energy bought a West Virginia mine have settled an age discrimination lawsuit against the Richmond, Va.-based coal producer.
Proposed West Virginia ‘Fat Tax’ Hit
West Virginia Gov.
GEICO Opens West Virginia Office
GEICO hosted the grand opening of its new local office in Morgantown, West Virginia this week. Jim Robinson, local GEICO field representative, heads the Morgantown office.
Jury Awards $200K to Virginia Newsman Banned from School
A federal jury has awarded $200,000 to a newspaper publisher after deciding the Buchanan County School Board unconstitutionally banned him from school grounds. The jury in Abingdon, Virginia …
Virginia Officials Tour Homes Built with Chinese Drywall
Three Virginia lawmakers are asking lenders to help homeowners whose homes were built with suspect drywall imported from China. U.S
Virginia Woman Sentenced for Staging Auto Crashes
A Norfolk, Virginia woman will spend seven years in prison for staging auto accidents to collect insurance money. Teresa R. Gallop was sentenced in federal court Monday
West Virginia County Worried Over Spate of School Bus Crashes
After five traffic accidents involving school buses since students returned to class, Berkeley County, West Virginia officials are readying a new bus safety campaign.
West Virginia Workers’ Comp Insurer BrickStreet Free of Debt to State
BrickStreet Mutual Insurance has remitted its final payment to West Virginia for funds it owes the state for aiding its transition from a state-run organization to a private carrier in …
West Virginia Accustomed to Being Leader in Deer Collisions
In West Virginia, where there's roughly one deer for every two people and the largest city boasts an annual deer hunt within its boundaries, it's no surprise the animals pose a common hazard for …
West Virginia Insurance Agents Cancel Convention, Citing Tough Economy
The Independent Insurance Agents of West Virginia has called off its 110th annual convention that was set to kick off on Sept. 30 for a few days at Pipestem State Resort.
West Virginia Officials Concerned Over Fall Forest Season
Officials with the West Virginia Division of Forestry are watching the weather with growing concern because a recent dry spell could mean a bad fall forest fire season.
Virginia Saw Increase in On-the-Job Fatalities Last Year
On-the-job fatalities in Virginia increased by 5 percent in 2008, despite declines in several categories. Preliminary figures released Thursday by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry …
Virginia Saw Increase in On-the-Job Fatalities Last Year
On-the-job fatalities in Virginia increased by 5 percent in 2008, despite declines in several categories. Preliminary figures released Thursday by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry …
Virginia Agents Present Award to Lawmaker
The Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia (IIAV) has given its Commonwealth Award to Republican lawmaker Frank D. Hargrove Sr
Insurance Golfers: Birthplace of U.S. Golf in West Virginia For Sale
Attention all you insurance industry golfers filling out your gift lists: the birthplace of American golf is up for sale.