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

Mich. AAA: Speeding Triples Odds of Crashing

Anxious to arrive quickly at your destination this holiday season? Well, what about safely? Driving faster than surrounding traffic, driving while drowsy, not paying attention and aggressive driving are associated with increased risk of being involved in crashes, according to …

Ohio Insurance Department Reaccredited by Regulators

A National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) independent review team has completed a review of the Ohio Department of Insurance’s staff and procedures and has reaccredited the Department for its financial regulation operation for another five years, according to a …

Ill. Former Alderman Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison

A former alderman in the Metro East community of Waterloo was sentenced Monday to 13 years in federal prison for arranging to have his pizza restaurant burned in 2003 to collect insurance money. U.S. District Judge William Stiehl also ordered …

Builders & Tradesmen’s Offers Commercial Package Policy in California

Builders & Tradesmen’s Insurance Services Inc., Rocklin, Calif., has a new commercial package policy available in California underwritten by One Beacon. Eligable classes are garage, manufatures, offices,restraunts, apartments and many more. Brokerage business is accepted. One Beacon is rated “A” …

Nielson Named Executive Director of California Agents Alliance

The Alliance of Insurance Agents and Brokers has appointed David G. Nielson its new executive director. A former Alliance Board of Directors president, Nielson left an indelible legacy with the association. During his term, he worked to combat what he …

West Virginia Woman Faces Insurance Fraud Charges

Deborah K. Wildberger of Morgan County was convicted earlier this month on three felony counts of insurance fraud. According to the West Virginia Insurance Commission, Wildberger was found guilty of soliciting a tenant, Michael Hovermale, to burn her rental property …

Vietnam, Business Leaders Hail Historic U.S. Free Trade Vote

Vietnam hailed a historic vote in the U.S. Congress on Saturday that fully normalized trade between the two nations, a final milestone in the process of reconciliation between the former foes. “This event is of major significance for the ties …

Fla. CFO-Elect Announces Chief of Staff, Administration Director

Busy gathering her team in anticipation of next month’s commencement of duty, Chief Financial Officer-elect Alex Sink announced Jim Cassady as chief of staff for her administration and Elizabeth “Diana” Flagg as director of the Division of Administration. Cassady has …

Insurance Skills Center Hosts Getaway Focusing on Litigation Education

The Insurance Skills Center plans to host several continuing education courses on litigation at its 15th annual Palm Springs Getaway, to be held Jan. 26-27, 2007. According to ISC, the first day of continuing education courses will focus on what …

National Atlantic and Commerce Group End Talks

National Atlantic Holdings Corp. today confirmed that preliminary discussions with The Commerce Group, Inc. regarding a potential business combination or other strategic transaction have been terminated by mutual agreement of the parties. National Atlantic Holdings Corp.and its subsidiaries provide property …