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Ariz. Senate Votes to Require Affidavits for Auto Theft Reports

Feb 7 2007 // Approving a measure aimed at helping to curb insurance fraud, the Arizona Senate voted to require that a person reporting an auto theft also present police with a signed affidavit. The Senate approved the bill (SB1043) on...

Ariz. Lawmakers Move to Raise Burden of Proof on ER Suits

Feb 6 2007 // Hoping for a change of heart by Gov. Janet Napolitano, the Arizona Senate narrowly approved a medical malpractice bill to raise the bar on the legal burden of proof required for malpractice lawsuits involving emergency...

Arizona Lawmakers Move to Raise Burden of Proof on ER Suits

Jan 31 2007 // Hoping for a change of heart by Gov. Janet Napolitano, the Arizona Senate on Monday narrowly approved a medical malpractice bill to raise the bar on the legal burden of proof required for malpractice lawsuits involving...

IN MEMORIAM: PAUL H. JONES

Jan 29 2007 // Paul H. Jones, recognized as “Mr. Insurance of Arizona,” died on Dec. 30, 2006. Jones was born on Oct. 4, 1910, in Los Angeles. He was extremely active in civic activities and served as president of the Tucson...

In Memoriam: Paul H. Jones

Jan 28 2007 // Paul H. Jones, recognized as “Mr. Insurance of Arizona,” died on Dec. 30, 2006. Jones was born on Oct. 4, 1910, in Los Angeles. He was extremely active in civic activities and served as president of the Tucson...

Rare Snow Storm Surprises Arizona, While Colorado Struck Again

Jan 24 2007 // More than a foot of snow fell on parts of northern Arizona, and several more inches were possible while children as far south as Tucson got a rare chance to play in the snow. Sunday’s storm was the latest of winter...

Arrowhead Offers Homeowners (HO3) Market in Arizona, Washington

Jan 11 2007 // Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, San Diego, is offering a homeowners (HO3) market in Arizona and Washington. Coverage is being provided by an admitted “A” rated carrier. Policy limits include maximum...

New Markets

Jan 8 2007 // GL for Builders, Contractors, Artisans Nuts & Bolts: Golden Insurance Co. RRG extended its commercial general liability coverage for builders, general contractors and artisans to $1 million/$1 million. Coverage is...

New Markets

Jan 7 2007 // GL for Builders, Contractors, Artisans Nuts & Bolts: Golden Insurance Co. RRG extended its commercial general liability coverage for builders, general contractors and artisans to $1 million/$1 million. Coverage is...

In Memoriam: Arizona’s Paul H. Jones, “Mr. Insurance of Arizona,” Dies

Jan 4 2007 // Paul H. Jones, recognized as “Mr. Insurance of Arizona,” died on Dec. 30, 2006. Jones was born on Oct. 4, 1910, in Los Angeles, attended public school in Pomona, Calif., and subsequently moved to Arizona. He...

2006 Deadliest Year for Boaters, Watercraft Users in Arizona

Jan 3 2007 // Last year was the deadliest year for Arizona’s boaters and watercraft users, Arizona Game and Fish Department officials said. In 2006, 14 people were killed, 153 were injured, and there were 255 accidents in Arizona...

MJ Hall Offers Residential Homebuilders Program

Dec 29 2006 // M.J. Hall and Co. Inc., a general agent and surplus lines wholesaler, has a new residential homebuilders program. The new homebuilders general liability program is for custom and tract general contractors in Arizona and...

Poolman Orders Arizona Company to Stop Doing Business in N.D.

Dec 28 2006 // Commissioner Jim Poolman today issued a Cease and Desist Order against Global Net Health Care, an Arizona-based medical discount plan company. Poolman said that the company has recently advertised in North Dakota in...

EPA Approves Exemptions for Classic Car Emission Testing

Dec 27 2006 // Collectable cars and trucks can soon skip emissions testing in Arizona’s Maricopa and Pima Counties. The Environmental Protection Agency approved Arizona legislation that will allow vehicles 15 years or older to skip...

People and Places

Dec 25 2006 // Members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners elected 2007 officers during the group’s winter meeting in San Antonio, Texas. NAIC named Alabama Insurance Commissioner Walter Bell president, Kansas...

Dec 24 2006 // People Members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners elected 2007 officers during the group’s winter meeting in San Antonio, Texas. NAIC named Alabama Insurance Commissioner Walter Bell president,...

Employers Opens Offices in Arizona, Texas

Dec 21 2006 // Employers, a small business insurance specialist, has opened two new offices: one in Phoenix and the other in Irving, Texas. In Arizona, Employers will offer insurance through Employers Compensation Insurance Co., which...

Houston General Introduces Personal Lines Package in Arizona

Dec 12 2006 // Houston General Insurance Exchange has upgraded its OneChoice package offering for personal insurance consumers in Arizona – and renamed it OneChoice CustomPac. The program is designed to allow consumers to continue...

Two Honda Sedan Models Lead List of Most Stolen Vehicles in Arizona

Nov 8 2006 // Two Honda sedan models lead the latest list of vehicles most often stolen in Arizona. According to the latest annual study by the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the 1991 Honda Accord and 1995 Honda Civic were ranked as...

Countrywide launches auto product in Arizona

Oct 9 2006 // Countrywide Financial Corp. has announced that Countrywide Insurance Group’s auto insurance product is now available to consumers in Arizona. Quotes can be obtained by calling a licensed auto insurance agent at...