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
Washington Keeps Auto Rate Down $26 Million
Rate reviews by the Washington State Insurance Commissioner's office reduced proposed automobile insurance rates by $26 million over the first 10 months of this year, a reduction of about 1 …
Equipment Could Help Determine Cause of Oklahoma Quakes
During a typical year, Jones residents will feel one or two earthquakes. This year there have been 25 since March, and all of them have been felt, according to the Oklahoma Geological …
UN Reports Natural Disasters at Decade Low in 2009
The world this year suffered the fewest number of natural disasters in a decade, but floods, droughts and other extreme weather continued to account for most of the deaths and economic losses, …
Montana Hail Board Approves Refunds
Montana farmers who bought state hail insurance this year will receive a refund of 40 percent of the premiums they paid. The state Board of Hail Insurance approved the refunds after reviewing an …
Fire Danger Eases in Southern California
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TV Anchor Appeals Dismissal of Medical Malpractice Suit in Baltimore
Lawyers for former CBS “Early Show'' anchor Mark McEwen have appealed the dismissal of his medical malpractice lawsuit. A federal judge in Baltimore threw out McEwen's lawsuit earlier this year.
Sullivan Named Los Angeles’ Insurance Person of the Year
The Los Angeles Chapter of the CPCU Society has named Gerald J. Sullivan its Rie R
Colorado Researchers Admit Missing Hurricane Prediction
Colorado-based weather researchers say three hurricanes formed in the Atlantic this year, two fewer than they predicted before the season and one less than their August update called for. Colorado …
Indiana Agents Group Names State Auto Company of the Year
Columbus, Ohio-based State Auto Insurance Group has been named 2009 Company of the Year by the Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana (IIAI). According to the IIAI, this award recognizes the …
Unicare to Exit Group, Individual Healthcare Market in Illinois, Texas
Healthcare provider UniCare will effectively no longer be providing healthcare coverage to commercial groups and individuals in Illinois and Texas as of the end of the year.
California’s Poizner Rejects Workers’ Comp Increase Request, Again
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner has rejected for the second time this year an insurance industry request for a large increase in the workers' compensation benchmark premium …
Wisconsin Republicans Rail Against Auto Insurance Provisions
Republican legislators in Wisconsin are trying to muster support for a bill that would repeal new minimum car insurance levels.
The Hartford Reports 3Q Loss
The Hartford Financial Services Group reported a third quarter net loss of $220 million, compared with a net loss of $2.6 billion in the year-ago period. Written premiums for The Hartford's …
Lloyd’s Royal British Legion Organizes London ‘Poppy Day’ on Thursday
The Lloyd's Branch of the Royal British Legion has mobilized a number of volunteers and armed forces personnel to support this year's Poppy Appeal on London Poppy Day, Thursday November 5th. The …
Insurer Harleysville Posts 488% Q3 Profit Gains to $24.7 Million
Pennsylvania-based insurer Harleysville Group Inc. saw its third-quarter profits climb to $24.7 million, up 488 percent from $4.2 million in the year-ago period.
California Has Rise in Auto Insurance Fraud
In the year 2008, there was a 25 percent increase in suspected vehicle arson fraud in California, according to the state commissioner. Department of Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner said …
Insurance Charity’s Golf Tourney for Children Adds New Casino Night
For seven years every October the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation has held its annual charity golf tournament to benefit children. But this year is different. For one thing, the venue …
Iowa Council of NAIW, International, Awards Members
The Iowa Council of NAIW, International, has named as Rookie of the Year, Sue Reichardt, with Insurance Associates of Greater Des Moines, and as Insurance Professional of the Year, Michele Sparks, …
Six Texas Cities to Receive Smoke Alarms
Firefighters in six Texas cities will be installing smoke alarms into the homes of low income and elderly residents thanks to this year's “We're Out to Alarm Texas” smoke alarm campaign. The …
Is Economic Terrorism a Threat to Southeast Asia?
If the suicide bombers who targeted two luxury hotels in Jakarta this year hoped their attacks would strike a significant long-term blow against Indonesia's economy, the reaction of financial …
Insurers Honor 2 North Carolina Lawmakers for Beach Plan Bill
Two North Carolina state legislators have been named “State Legislators of the Year” by the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) for their efforts to pass legislation …
New York City Construction Accident Reports up, Deaths down
The number of reported construction accidents and injuries in New York City has increased — but there have been fewer deaths this year. The number of reported accidents increased by more than …
Officials: New York Firefighters Arriving on Scene in Record Times
The FDNY is responding to fires faster than ever, and there have been fewer deaths this year than ever before. FDNY commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta says since January, firefighters arrive at …
$4 Million in Flood Damage Closes Kentucky Derby Museum Until 2010
The Kentucky Derby Museum will remain closed for the rest of the year as the tourist attraction showcasing the world's most famous horse race tries to recover from flood damage. Flash flooding …
Homeowner’s Insurance Rates to Rise 10% In Arkansas
Homeowner insurance premiums in Arkansas are expected to rise this year by an average of 10 percent as the industry works to rebound from 2008's dual blows of foul weather and nasty financial … Copyright 2009 Associated Press.
Hawaii’s Newberry Earns Risk Management Award
Jim Newberry, assistant vice president and risk control manager of Island Insurance in Honolulu, has received the Risk Management/Insurance Practice Specialty Safety Professional of the Year …
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 …
AAU Comp Introduces Auto Repair Industry Program in California
AAU Comp, which launched in July this year, is introducing its first product, a workers compensation program for the auto repair and service industry that will be based out of its new location in …
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.
