A Court of Appeal in California has rejected a constitutional challenge to the number of visits a worker is entitled to for chiropractic, physical therapy or occupational therapy visits under the state’s workers’ compensation rules. According to Jose Facundo-Guerrero v. …
A U.S. District Curt in California recently ruled that a smoker’s claim against cigarette manufacturers Philip Morris USA, Inc., R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Lorillard Tobacco Co. and Brown & Williamson Holdings Inc.; and Hill and Knowlton Inc. is time-barred by …
The deadly EF5 tornado that ripped through northeastern Iowa did more than $6 million in damage. That’s according to a preliminary estimate from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management. According to the estimate, about …
All Risks Ltd. named Brian Duffy a director in its San Francisco office. His product line specialties include primary general liability, excess liability and umbrella for construction risks, habitational, hospitality, life sciences and excess automobile. Duffy has more than 20 …
Comparing the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association to a platypus — a creature native to Australia that appears to be a cross between a duck and a beaver — a Texas appeals court said while it knows what Texas’ insurer of …
Single parents, domestic partners, grandparents raising children and members of the military have several misperceptions about the insurance products available to them, according to a recent survey by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). Based on its survey results, …
Atlanta-based Swett & Crawford introduced a new form of insurance coverage for any size business that will pay the legal expenses associated with contesting of the denial of insurance coverage by an insurance company. The new claims dispute coverage is …
The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. has extended the reach of its schools program, called Avenues Education Advantage, to its independent agents in Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, and Virginia. The program offers specialized protection for private schools, colleges and small public schools. …
Another Year of Solid Growth, With 2007 Premiums Increasing By 16.5% Over 2006 Strength and Security – Reinsured by AM Best Rated A- IX, 95:5 Quota Share After 1st $10,000 – Arguably One of the Strongest RRG’s in the Construction …
Spain’s largest insurer, Mapfre S.A., said it has completed its acquisition of The Commerce Group Inc., the 20th largest auto insurer in the country. Mapfre paid $36.70 in cash per share of Commerce’s publicly traded stock, with total merger consideration …
