Latest Nevada Headlines

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Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Confirmed in Central Nevada

Jun 22 2020 // A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck central Nevada Friday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed. The temblor struck at 1:42 p.m. about 21 miles southeast of Mina, Nevada, in Esmeralda County’s Monte Cristo...

Nevada Property Manager Paying $300K in Virus Eviction Ban Lawsuit

Jun 15 2020 // A Nevada-based property management company that issued eviction notices to tenants in Tacoma during the coronavirus pandemic has agreed to pay nearly $350,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by Washington state Attorney General...

Nevada Readies for High-Risk Fire Season Amid COVID-19

Jun 8 2020 // Fire officials preparing for a hazardous wildfire season in Nevada will be challenged by high temperatures, drought and the coronavirus. “Fire doesn’t really care that there’s a pandemic. We’re...

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires CRES Insurance in Nevada

Jun 8 2020 // Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Las Vegas, Nev.-based CRES Insurance Services LLC. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The CRES team will continue to operate from their current locations in Las Vegas and San...

Nevada Property Manager Paying $300K in Virus Eviction Ban Lawsuit

Jun 2 2020 // A Nevada-based property management company that issued eviction notices to tenants in Tacoma during the coronavirus pandemic has agreed to pay nearly $350,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by Washington state Attorney General...

Nevada Governor Declares Emergency After Big Quake

Jun 1 2020 // Gov. Seve Sisolak has declared a state of emergency after Nevada’s biggest earthquake in 65 years caused significant damage to three U.S. highways, including the major route connecting Reno to Las Vegas. Sisolak said...

Nevada Governor Declares Emergency After Big Quake

May 26 2020 // Gov. Seve Sisolak has declared a state of emergency after Nevada’s biggest earthquake in 65 years caused significant damage to three U.S. highways, including the major route connecting Reno to Las Vegas. Sisolak said...

GOP Questions North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Candidate’s Eligibility

May 22 2020 // The North Dakota Republican Party is questioning the eligibility of the Democratic candidate for state insurance commissioner, alleging she hasn’t lived in the state long enough to run for statewide office. In a...

Earthquake Confirmed in Remote Area of Western Nevada

May 22 2020 // An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.0 shook a remote area of western Nevada Wednesday morning where a stronger temblor occurred last week, The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed. Nye County sheriff’s Capt. David...

LP Insurance Services Adds Layne in Employee Benefits in Nevada

May 22 2020 // LP Insurance Services LLC has named Chad Layne to the southern Nevada employee benefits sales team. Layne has been a benefits insurance broker for more than 25 years. Most recently he was president of Layne Insurance...

Judge in Las Vegas Shooting Case Seeks State Ruling on Gun Makers’ Immunity

May 20 2020 // A U.S. judge is asking Nevada’s highest court to decide whether state law allows gun manufacturers and sellers to be held liable for deaths as he considers a lawsuit from the parents of a victim of the deadliest mass...

Nevada Highway Damaged by Largest Area Earthquake in 65 Years

May 18 2020 // The cracked main highway between Las Vegas and Reno reopened Friday, 10 hours after a predawn magnitude 6.5 earthquake that a researcher called the largest to strike the remote area of western Nevada in 65 years. No...

Legal Actions That Insurance Pros in the Cannabis Biz Should Pay Attention to

May 18 2020 // Ian Stewart Lawsuits and legal concerns in the cannabis business are too numerous to count – just like with many other industries – but there are few that insurance professionals in the business should keep an...

Insurance Office of America Adds Daniel to Employee Benefits Team in Nevada

May 14 2020 // Insurance Office of America has added Stephen P. Daniel to the Las Vegas, Nev., office as an employee benefits consultant. He was previously an employee benefits consultant with The Mahony Group. Daniel has also been an...

LP Insurance Services Adds Woodbury to Nevada Commercial Team

May 6 2020 // LP Insurance Services LLC has added Ben Woodbury to the southern Nevada commercial sales team. Woodbury has been a licensed commercial insurance broker for nearly 20 years. He works with clients throughout Nevada to...

WCF Insurance Names Wall Regional Vice President in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada

Apr 30 2020 // WCF Insurance has named Mark Wall regional vice president over Arizona, Colorado and Nevada. Wall will report to Kevin Peterson, senior vice president of sales and distribution, and will be responsible for collaborating...

Nevadans to Receive Premium Relief Refunds for Auto Insurance Policies

Apr 29 2020 // Several Nevada drivers are set to receive premium refunds for their auto insurance policies as a result of less claims being paid as Nevadans continue to stay at home during the COVID-19 crisis. “There are fewer cars...

LP Insurance Services Adds McGinty to Nevada Commercial Team

Apr 24 2020 // LP Insurance Services LLC has added Lisa McGinty to its southern Nevada commercial team. McGinty has been a commercial insurance broker for more than 35 years. She previously held roles with Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.,...

Mastos Was a Staple in Nevada’s Insurance Community

Apr 15 2020 // Louis T. Mastos was stepped in myriad sectors of Nevada’s insurance community, and he was someone who early on recognized the value of surplus lines, those who knew him say. Mastos, who served as Nevada’s...

M5.2 Earthquake Rattles California-Nevada State Line

Apr 13 2020 // An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 rattled the remote California-Nevada state line but no damage or injuries were reported. The quake just struck after 7:36 a.m. Saturday and was centered near Bodie, a...