March 21, 2006
Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson reminded consumers to be vigilant in protecting their personal and financial information. Edmondson issued the warning after receiving several complaints about e-mails that attempt to obtain personal or financial information from consumers. “Internet-related complaints topped …
March 21, 2006
The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed House Bill 2055, by State Representatives John Trebilcock and Lucky Lamons, which would prohibit lobbyist contributions to state lawmakers during the legislative session. The authors said the measure was aimed at curtailing lobbyists’ influence …
March 21, 2006
Abram Interstate Insurance Services Inc. in Rocklin, Calif., is offering a new janitorial operations, commercial, industrial and residential program in California and Arizona. It includes construction make ready operations and crime scene cleanup. Monoline general liability limits are from $1 …
March 21, 2006
San Diego, Calif.-based Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc. introduced a new HOB homeowners program for Texas. The program is offered in conjunction with Balboa Insurance Company, an admitted insurer, rated “A.” Coverage highlights include: Specified additional amount of insurance – …
March 21, 2006
Networked Insurance Agents, a professional account placement organization headquartered in Grass Valley, Calif., has promoted Jeannette Riley as territorial sales vice president for Nevada. Riley will soon be moving to Las Vegas and brings 28 years of experience with her. …
March 21, 2006
Pacific Specialty Insurance Co., Menlo Park, Calif., has promoted Tim Summers to chief operating officer. Summers will continue his duties as executive vice-president and corporate secretary, overseeing the product development and underwriting operations. He is also a member of the …
March 21, 2006
The Supreme Court refused Monday to consider tossing out a $50 million (euro41 million) damage award to the family of a two-pack-a-day smoker who died of cancer. Philip Morris USA, which controls about half the U.S. cigarette market, had asked …
March 21, 2006
Property/casualty insurance and risk management increasingly play a role in financial planning, according to a survey by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. Fifty-seven percent of the 102 financial planners surveyed indicated that they evaluate their clients’ asset protection through …
March 21, 2006
A Connecticut legislative committee took a tentative step on the road to insurance rate modernization, but also posted a “Road Closed” sign that must be obeyed in two years. HB-5463, which was reported favorably out of the Insurance and Real …
March 21, 2006
Hilb Rogal & Hobbs has appointed John Lyon as president and chief executive officer of its Connecticut branches, which include locations in Hartford, Hamden and Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Formerly vice president, Northeast Region practice leader and national practice team member, …