Monthly Archives: <span>June 2007</span>

Judge Declines to Throw Out Lawsuit against Robert De Niro

A federal judge declined to dismiss a lawsuit alleging Robert De Niro misrepresented his health on a movie production insurance form. U.S. District Judge Manuel Real denied a motion by the Oscar winner asking the court to toss the suit …

Nevada Launches Campaign Against Fradulent Annuities Insurance

The Nevada Division of Insurance has launched a campaign to address fraudulent annuities insurance programs. According to the Division, there has been a recent increase in fraudulent annuity investment claims in Nevada and nationwide. To help educate consumers, its advertising …

California Construction Sweep Yields 33 Citations

Investigators with the California Economic and Employment Enforcement Coalition (EEEC) recently targeted businesses in the construction industry who were operating illegally, to root out those companies that are avoiding labor, tax and licensing laws, safety and health regulations and carry …

Wildfire Burns on Colorado’s Western Slope

The New Castle Fire burning near Glenwood Springs, Colo., has forced the evacuation of about 90 homes with another 100 on high alert, according to the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association. In light of the fire, RMIIA is suggesting homeowners …

Calif. Reports Most Agricultural Freeze Claims Settled

California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner says most of the farmers affected by the January 2007 freeze have had their crop insurance claims settled, following his meeting with Fresno-area agricultural leaders yesterday. The briefing took place at a Bee Sweet Citrus …

Flood & Peterson Insurance Names Gingerich to Century Club

Flood & Peterson Insurance, an independent insurance broker based in Greeley, Colo., has inducted employee Sean Gingerich into the company’s Century Club, which recognizes top employees for their work. Gingerich, a four-year employee, was honored for his extraordinary ability to …

Damaged Bridge on S.C. Hurricane Evacuation Route to Fully Reopen

A Beaufort County bridge severely damaged less then two months ago is scheduled to completely reopen this week. Only one lane of the J.E. McTeer Bridge has been open for limited hours since the steel beams under the span were …

Ratings Roundup: Safety National

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of “A” (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a” of St. Louis-based Safety National Group and its members, Safety National Casualty Corporation and Safety First Insurance Company of Chicago. The …

Hurricane Exit Plans for Alabama’s Elderly, Sick Upgraded

Some of the people whose lives are at stake during a hurricane are lying helpless in nursing homes and hospitals on the Alabama coast, where emergency computer and phone networks have been enhanced to help them when a storm threatens …

Liberty Mutual Underwriters, Lemme Offer Accountants’ Professional Liability

Liberty International Underwriters (LIU), a division of Liberty Mutual Group, and Lemme Insurance Group, Inc. have partnered to provide accountants with an expanded professional liability policy. Available in 38 states plus the District of Columbia, the new policy form now …