A report released in December 2014 by federal transportation officials shows that motor vehicle crash fatalities decreased in the United States in 2013 compared with the previous year. The report issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic …
The St. Louis, Mo., office of independent insurance broker, Lockton, has promoted Diane Fischer to vice president, unit manager of risk management. Fischer joined Lockton in 2007, with more than 20 years of national account underwriting and broking experience. Todd …
Ohio saw more traffic deaths and Nebraska had an increase in vehicle crashes in 2014, according to authorities in both states. Preliminary data indicate the number of Ohio traffic deaths for the past year might end up above 1,000. The …
A former California Highway Patrol officer has been convicted in a case involving workers’ compensation insurance fraud. A Sacramento County jury in December convicted Tony Yao on felony charges of failure to disclose a prior motor vehicle accident and resulting …
The Oregon Supreme Court has ruled a ski resort’s broad liability waiver cannot prevent a paralyzed snowboarder from suing. The justices ruled that the liability waiver was “unconscionable” and contrary to public policy, potentially opening the door for more people …
During the 2014 legislative session California Gov. Jerry Brown signed nine bills sponsored by California Department of Insurance and Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. A bill that adds protections for small businesses has already taken effect and five other consumer protection …
Leavitt Group of Boise has hired Randon Lessing, Norah Culbertson and Brie Homan in Idaho. Lessing is a loss control consultant developing and supporting safety programs. Culbertson is an operations specialist with experience in office management and medical assistance. Homan …
An Oregon man admits he was driving too fast on a rural highway in Nevada five years ago, but he says the state’s wheels of justice turn too slow, and his wallet is a grand lighter because of it. Robert …
A report released in December 2014 by federal transportation officials shows that motor vehicle crash fatalities decreased in the United States in 2013 compared with the previous year. The report issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic …
Just 16 tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma in 2014, which the National Weather Service says is the fewest on record. Oklahoma state climatologist Gary McManus says a combination of factors led to the relative lack of tornadoes, The Oklahoman reported. …
