Latest Arizona Headlines
All the headlines from our Arizona Topic Page, ordered by recency.
People and Places
Apr 19 2004 // Michael Mattoch Michael Mattoch and Peter Conlin were hired by the lobbying firm of Sacramento, Calif.-based Norwood & Associates. Mattoch will become a partner in the firm, which will change its name to Norwood...
Ariz. DOI Offers Licensing Service in Flagstaff
Mar 22 2004 // Beginning on March 25, 2004, the Arizona Department of Insurance opens its office in Flagstaff every Thursday for northern Arizona residents seeking licensing services and general insurance consumer assistance. Services...
Former Ariz. Director of Insurance Cohen Joins Law Firm
Mar 11 2004 // Former Arizona Director of Insurance, Charles R. Cohen, recently became “of counsel” to the Phoenix law firm of Ridenour, Hienton, Harper, Kelhoffer, Lewis & Garth. Cohen will provide legal, consulting and...
One-on-One with Arizona State Fund President Don Smith
Jan 26 2004 // In recent months, we’ve heard nothing but praise for Arizona’s workers’ compensation system, especially when compared to the trouble California system. Wondering what all the hoopla was all about, I...
More than the Grand Canyon and Copper
Jan 26 2004 // The United States Census Bureau’s Census 2000 estimated the population of the State of Arizona at 5,130,632. Approximately 80 percent of the adult residents had graduated from high school and about 24 percent had...
New Ariz. Director to Attend AAA Meeting Jan. 20
Dec 30 2003 // Current and future American Agents Alliance members in Arizona wil be given the opportunity to meet and greet the new Director of Insurance Jan. 20 at the Phoenix area local meeting. Insurance Director Christina Urias has...
9 Programs That May Just Fit the Bill
Dec 1 2003 // The December 2002 Insurance Journal “program directory” issue highlighted eight programs that the editorial staff considered to be unique, interesting or tough to find. This year we’ve added one more to...
9 Programs That May Just Fit the Bill
Dec 1 2003 // The December 2002 Insurance Journal “program directory” issue highlighted eight programs that the editorial staff considered to be unique, interesting or tough to find. This year we’ve added one more to...
OKLA. INVESTIGATOR LAUDED:
Nov 17 2003 // Arizona officials credited an investigator from the Oklahoma Insurance Department with cracking a case involving the sales of fake bonds across the nation, according to Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher. The bonds were...
Ariz.-based International Insurance Launches Two New Products
Nov 5 2003 // Flagstaff, Ariz.-based International Insurance Group Inc., a managing general agent for Mexico Crossborder Transportation Insurance, announced the launch of two new online products available via its Web sites at...
AIA Welcomes New Ariz. Director of Insurance
Oct 28 2003 // The American Insurance Association (AIA) welcomed Christina Urias to the Arizona Department of Insurance. Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano (D) announced the appointment of the department’s new director on Oct....
Ariz. DOI Establishes Rate Limits for Credit Property and Credit Unemployment Insurance
Oct 23 2003 // On Oct. 15, 2003, Director of Insurance, Charles Cohen, issued an order that establishes loss ratio standards and rate limits for credit property and credit unemployment insurance products offered to Arizona...
How do you Spell Relief’ Surplus Lines
Sep 8 2003 // Premium growth continues unabated for surplus line carriers, the insurance industry’s relief pitchers. They find themselves the beneficiaries of a standard marketplace still skittish about placing risks in lines...
McClintock Sees Need for Dramatic Change in Calif. Policies
Sep 8 2003 // In a look at the race for Governor of California, Insurance Journal recently chatted with State Sen. Tom McClintock (R) who is running to succeed Gray Davis should the Recall Vote be successful on Oct. 7. McClintock was...
How Do You Spell Relief’ Surplus Lines
Sep 8 2003 // Premium growth continues unabated for surplus line carriers, the insurance industry’s relief pitchers. They find themselves the beneficiaries of a standard marketplace still skittish about placing risks in lines...
Ariz. Director of Insurance Resigns
Aug 8 2003 // Charles Cohen announced that he is resigning as Arizona state Director of Insurance, effective October 24, 2003. Cohen, an attorney, began representing the Department of Insurance as an Assistant Attorney General in 1987....
SCF OF ARIZONA FILES SUIT TO PROTECT ASSETS:
Jul 21 2003 // State Compensation Fund of Arizona (SCF) recently filed a lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court challenging a provision in the state’s 2003 fiscal budget that forces SCF to purchase Arizona government-owned...
SCF of Arizona Files Suit to Protect Assets
Jun 24 2003 // State Compensation Fund of Arizona (SCF) recently filed a lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court challenging a provision in the state’s 2003 fiscal budget that forces SCF to purchase Arizona government-owned...
Inside the Contractors Market
Jun 23 2003 // If you find placing contractors insurance these days almost as daunting as building the house, condo, apartment or other facility itself, you are not alone. A restrictive market, high minimum premiums and tighter...
Inside the Contractors Market
Jun 23 2003 // If you find placing contractors insurance these days almost as daunting as building the house, condo, apartment or other facility itself, you are not alone. A restrictive market, high minimum premiums and tighter...
