Monthly Archives: <span>July 2006</span>

Miss. Couple’s Lawyer Calls Nationwide’s Home Inspection a Sham

An insurance company’s inspection of a Gulf Coast couple’s home after Hurricane Katrina was a sham because the insurer had already decided to deny their claim, an attorney said during Monday’s session in the landmark trial in Gulfport, Miss. Duane …

Commissioner Comments On State Farm’s 52.7 Percent Rate Request

According to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation State Farm Florida Insurance Company is now requesting a statewide average rate hike of 52.7 percent, an amended rate request that agrees with OIR calculations. On May 13, 2006 State Farm submitted …

Hylant Group Opens Grand Rapids Office

Hylant Group has announced the opening of a new office in Grand Rapids, with the goal of strengthening its services and expanding its presence in Michigan. According the written release, the opening of the Grand Rapids location will enhance Hylant’s …

Arrowhead General Offers Crane-Construction Contractors Program

Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc. is offering a new crane-construction contractors program. Endorsements include riggers liability in addition to other coverage enhancements as part of the policy limits. Policy limits are up to $1 million/$2 million/$2 million for general liability. …

Washington Commissioner Hits Wrong Note on Use of Credit, Insurers Say

The American Insurance Association (AIA) today said recent comments by Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler about insurer use of credit are off-the-mark and ignore established consensus on the issue. “Commissioner Kreidler’s latest comments are the continuation of his distinct efforts …

Zurich Adds Staff to Midwest, East Regions

Schaumburg, Ill.-based Zurich announced today that Charles (Chuck) Adamczyk and Marcy Croyle have joined its accident and health group as business development manager and sales account executive, respectively. Adamczyk and Croyle will report to Ken Jacobs, vice president, Sales and …

Oregon Activitst Tries to Prohibit Insurers from Raising Rates

Sidelined for the past four years because of legal troubles brought on by a racketeering lawsuit, Oregon’s most prolific initiative author — Bill Sizemore — is getting back into the fight. Sizemore is promoting an initiative measure for the November …

Air Show Plane Crashes into Oregon Home, Killing Pilot

Federal aviation officials launched an investigation Monday into the cause of this weekend’s deadly plane crash in Oregon, which killed a pilot who had just taken off from the Hillsboro Air Show when his single-engine jet nosedived into a quiet …

Californians Eligible, But Don’t Often Sign Up for Health Insurance

Approximately 43 percent of the reported 6.7 million California residents that qualify for government-sponsored health insurance aren’t signed up, according to statewide studies. Upon discovering this information, the Foundation for Health Coverage Education, following a review of numerous programs, has …

Tropical Storm Beryl Headed Toward Cape Lookout, N.C.

Tropical Storm Beryl was moving slowly to the north and was not intensifying at 11 p.m. est, according to the National Hurricane Center. Initial intensity has kept from 35 to 40 mph, however NHC predicted a chance of some strengthening …