December 28, 2009
A federal judge in Kentucky has given preliminary approval to a settlement between Countrywide Financial Corp., and millions of customers whose detailed financial information was exposed in a security breach. Under the terms of the settlement, Countrywide, now owned by …
December 28, 2009
Nevada transportation officials are investigating claims by a construction worker who says a new highway bridge south of Reno, Nev., is unsafe because he was ordered to use substandard concrete to save money building it. David Lee said he did …
December 28, 2009
The Shaw Group of Eureka, Calif., and its affiliates: Anderson, Robinson & Starkey Inc.; Shaw & Petersen Insurance Inc.; PS Insurance Inc. dba Shaw Insurance Services; and Harbers Insurance Agency Inc. are the newest members to join PacWest Alliance Insurance …
December 24, 2009
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner today announced that Rosa De Romero De Rosa (AKA Rosa D. Rosa), 53, of Huntington Park, was arrested Dec. 22 and faces one felony count of grand theft after allegedly taking a premium payment and …
December 23, 2009
PacWest Alliance Insurance Services, Inc. announces that The Shaw Group of Eureka, CA and its affiliates: Anderson, Robinson & Starkey, Inc.; Shaw & Petersen Insurance, Inc.; PS Insurance, Inc. dba Shaw Insurance Services; and Harbers Insurance Agency, Inc. are the …
December 22, 2009
Farmers Insurance Group of Companies has named John Henle as South Texas state executive director. Henle replaces Larry Pratt who has been promoted to vice president – Sales in the company’s Los Angeles headquarters. Henle began his career with Farmers …
December 22, 2009
WKF&C Agency of California, based in Sacramento, is now offering a new, comprehensive habitational package policy. Thomas J. Kennedy, president & CEO of WKF&C Agency, Inc. said the firm is expanding its product offerings in the Western states and provides …
December 21, 2009
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner today announced that James Alfred Morris, 66, of Covina, has been arrested and charged with eight felony counts of identity theft and six felony counts of grand theft after allegedly stealing a man’s identity in …
December 21, 2009
Scientists have released updated tsunami maps pinpointing California coasts vulnerable to giant waves generated by an undersea earthquake. Previous hazard maps only covered select coastal communities and focused on flooding risks from locally occurring temblors. The second-generation maps, released Thursday …
December 20, 2009
States that increase the maximum weekly benefit for workers compensation can expect to see injured workers with temporary total disability making claims for longer, almost a week longer, according to a new study released by the National Council on Compensation …