Monthly Archives: <span>June 2012</span>

Colorado Company Fined Over Alleged Radiology Violations

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has fined an industrial radiography company more than $240,000 over allegations the company and its radiation safety officer violated rules for handling radioactive materials. The department says the fines were levied against …

Storms Increase Insurance Costs In Cheyenne Area

Severe weather including hailstorms is driving up the cost of homeowners insurance in Wyoming’s Cheyenne area. James Mitchell with the Wyoming Insurance Department says many Wyoming property owners are set to see higher premiums if they haven’t already. He says …

4 Northeastern Agencies Join Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance

The Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance (SIAA) said four new agencies in the Northeast region joined the partnership in May.

Asarco Files Lawsuits For Help With Cleanup Costs In Montana

Asarco LLC wants three other companies to help pay for environmental cleanup required in Montana at its former lead smelter in East Helena and a silver mine near Philipsburg. Asarco filed lawsuits in U.S. District Court in Helena last week …

Cellcontrol, PURE Insurance to Offer Free Distracted Driving Technology to Members

Cellcontrol, a developer of distracted driving products, has launched a program with specialist member-owned insurer Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE) to help prevent distracted driving incidents caused by teenage drivers. As part of the pilot program, PURE has offered complimentary …

Texas Offers $5.7M In Grants For Alt Fuel Vehicles

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is offering $5.7 million in grants to replace diesel vehicles with ones that use hybrid or alternative energy technology. The grants are available under the Texas Clean Fleet Program and can be applied to …

NFL’s QB Young Sues Ex-Agent, Former Money Adviser

NFL quarterback Vince Young has filed a fraud and breach of contract lawsuit against his ex-agent and a former financial adviser. The Houston Chronicle reports that the lawsuit filed Monday in Houston claims misappropriation of millions of dollars since Young …

USI Acquires Lynch, Beretta and Bucci Insurance in Rhode Island

USI Insurance Services completed the acquisition of Lynch, Beretta and Bucci Insurance, a Pawtucket, R.I.-based P/C insurance agency that specializes in a wide range of personal lines, commercial lines and specialty products, including Rhode Island contractors and restaurant insurance. Terms …

Experts Question Iowa City Landfill Fire Coverage

Iowa City’s insurance may not cover the damage done in the landfill fire that’s been burning since May 26. At least two insurance experts told The Gazette that the city could be on the hook for the estimated $4 million …

Chrysler Adds 2 Model Years To Jeep Liberty Recall

Detroit, Mich.-based Chrysler has added more than 137,000 Jeep Liberty SUVs to a March safety recall, bringing the total number of vehicles affected to nearly 347,000. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the lower control arms in the rear …