Colorado News

Liberty Mutual Realigns Agency Companies to Welcome Ohio Casualty

Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group finalized its acquisition of Ohio Casualty Corp. on Friday, Aug. 24, 2007 and immediately announced a realignment of its $5.9 billion net premium regional agency company organization to make room for Ohio Casualty and its $1.4 …

Colo. Hail Damage Tops $19 Million

A storm that brought hail the size of half dollars caused at least $19.4 million in damages in the Pueblo, Colo., area, based on claims made to one insurance company. May Hendershot of State Farm Insurance said almost 5,000 claims …

Fireman’s Fund Introduces Coverage for Collector Cars

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company has introduced insurance especially designed for collector car owners. The collector car market has expanded substantially over the last several years. It includes traditional collector cars such as the Ford Model A, Chrysler Desoto and Packard …

Zurich Names Blake Regional Executive, Southwest Region

Zurich has named William “Bill” Blake as regional executive for its Southwest Region. Blake will be based in Zurich North America Commercial’s Glendale, Calif., office. He will be responsible for Arizona, Southern California, Colorado, Southern Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming. …

Liberty Mutual Agency Announces Two Executive Appointments

Liberty Mutual Agency Markets, a strategic business unit of Liberty Mutual Group, recently announced two executive appointments. Dwight W. Bowie, president and chief executive officer, Peerless Insurance, has been named to lead the transition of Ohio Casualty Corporation to Liberty …

No region of country is immune to wildland fires

Some states face tougher seasons than others but every state must deal with the threat Historically, the lion’s share of in-season wildland fires occurs in the country’s western regions, however, as evidenced by the massive blaze in Georgia that torched …

Too close for comfort

Pro teams grapple with risks of keeping fans close to action Tiger Woods had a rough weekend at the British Open in July, and so too did Jennifer Wilson, the 63-year-old fan who required two stitches to her bloodied head …

When fun on the rapids turns into a guide’s liability

The stretch of the Guadalupe River in Central Texas near the town of New Braunfels is a popular, easy waterway for rafters and tubers seeking fun and relief from the normally searing summer sun. Floating the river is usually a …

When fun on the rapids turns into a guide’s liability

The stretch of the Guadalupe River in Central Texas near the town of New Braunfels is a popular, easy waterway for rafters and tubers seeking fun and relief from the normally searing summer sun. Floating the river is usually a …

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No region of country is immune to wildland fires Some states face tougher seasons than others but every state must deal with the threat Historically, the lion’s share of in-season wildland fires occurs in the country’s western regions, however, as …