June 18, 2007
After being available for four years, Health Savings Accounts (HSA) combined with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) are finally catching on. A recent nationwide study indicated that 26 percent of U.S. companies with 500 or more employees are considering …
June 18, 2007
Violent crime up, property crime down in 2006, FBI reports Violent crime increased 1.3 percent in 2006 when compared with data from 2005. However, property crime decreased 2.9 percent for the same time period, according to the Federal Bureau of …
June 18, 2007
Residential Construction Nuts & Bolts: Bliss & Glennon has two products for the residential construction market, offering coverage for custom home builders and spec home builders with remodeling, and residential repair and service contractors. Product 1, the custom home builders …
June 18, 2007
A large percentage of U.S. homeowners mistakenly believe that standard homeowners insurance protects them from an array of perils, according to research by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, which recently hosted its summer conference in San Francisco. Yet, typical …
June 18, 2007
$3,600 Maximum amount in monthly workers’ compensation benefits the Arizona Senate is proposing by 2009. The current benefits are capped at $2,400 per month. Industry and labor groups said the Senate was focused on a compromise cap for fear the …
June 18, 2007
Countrywide Insurance Group named Steve Cardinal president and chief operating officer of Countrywide Insurance Services. As a member of Countrywide Insurance Group’s executive team, Cardinal will oversee all aspects of Countrywide Insurance Services. He also will spearhead efforts to hire …
June 18, 2007
Price, all too often, is the single factor in an agent’s choice of workers’ compensation insurance coverage for his or her clients. An effective way to differentiate your agency from your competitors is to shop carriers based on value. Actual …
June 18, 2007
$3,600 Maximum amount in monthly workers’ compensation benefits the Arizona Senate is proposing by 2009. The current benefits are capped at $2,400 per month. Industry and labor groups said the Senate was focused on a compromise cap for fear the …
June 18, 2007
Calif. commissioner seeks additional workers’ comp reforms California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner said even after the workers’ compensation reforms of 2005, there still are systemic and structural deficiencies in the system. Thus, he ordered the state Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating …
June 18, 2007
The number of captive licenses in Montana increased 92 percent in 2006, according to the Montana Captive Insurance Association Inc., which summarized figures published by the Montana Department of Insurance. According to MCIA, there were 23 licensed active captives and …