Hands-Free Cell Phone Laws Take Effect in California, Washington California and Washington drivers can no longer talk on their cell phones while driving — at least not if they’re holding the phone with their hands, thanks to regulations that took …
Firefighters have battled hundreds of wildfires burning throughout Northern California to a stalemate in the past month, but forecasters say dangerous fire conditions will not relent anytime soon. While it is still too soon to tally total insured losses and …
Richmond, Va.-based insurance broker Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Co. promoted F. Michael Crowley to president and chief operating officer. As president, Crowley has been responsible for HRH’s retail operations. In the expanded role, he will be responsible for sales and …
Navigating the Field of Conflicting Views Consider the following scenario: An earthquake, tornado, flood or similar natural catastrophe causes significant structural damage to an insured’s home. Although the building is still standing, the structural engineers conclude that the structural integrity …
Wells Fargo, Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation launched a new Western Division. Wells Fargo Insurance Services will serve as the founder of the new division. The Western Division will involve: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, …
The Midwest is recovering from what may be some of the worst flooding in recorded history, but Texas and the Oklahoma Panhandle are suffering from drought. After a wild and wooly winter and spring, Arkansas seems to have settled into …
Of the insurance-related bills sent to Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal for his signature following the close of the 2008 legislative session, one would require drivers to carry higher minimum liability limits on their vehicles, another limits liability for farmers involved …
Dan Ramsey, president and CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma, says the recently convened 2008 state legislative session was a good one as far as the association is concerned. Out of 4,000 bills considered by lawmakers, 83 of …
The Importance of Understanding Flood Zones “I don’t need flood insurance.” “I’m not in a ‘flood zone.’” Or, “I don’t need flood insurance because my mortgage company said I don’t need it.” Those statements are made more often than any …
U.S. Risk Underwriters U.S. Risk Underwriters, a subsidiary of U.S. Risk Insurance Group, launched a new professional liability product for the medical tourism industry called MedTour Pro. Designed for medical tourism professionals who arrange for people to obtain medical services …
