Colorado News

Colorado ends legislative session; industry pleased tort auto system remains

The Colorado Legislature wrapped up its regular session on May 4, with fairly positive results for the insurance industry and consumers. The auto insurance system will remain a tort system, instead of reverting back to a no-fault system, which many …

2007 Property/Casualty State Specialist Insurers

1 Brickstreet Mutual Insurance Co. WV 765,963 2 Texas Mutual Insurance Co. TX 743,095 3 Old American Cty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. TX 491,641 4 SAIF Corp. OR 449,794 5 Universal Property & Casualty Insurance FL 371,755 6 Physicians Reciprocal …

Insurers Try to Prevent Losses in Wildfire Hotspots

Spooked by devastating wildfire seasons, the nation’s top insurers are inspecting homes in high-risk areas throughout the West and threatening to cancel coverage if owners don’t clear brush or take other precautions. The inspections have angered homeowners and watchdog groups …

While Residents, Insurers Fret, Contractors Welcome Storms

With the 2007 hurricane season on the horizon, Steve Munnell acknowledges that the state’s roofing contractors are “praying for rain.” The executive director of the Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association said a slow 2006 storm season …

On Eve of Hurricane Season, U.S. Mandates Safety Labels on Generators

Nine words could save lives this hurricane season: “Using a generator indoors can kill you in minutes.” That might seem obvious, but it’s not — each year dozens of Americans die because they don’t properly use portable electric generators. Stuck …

Colo. Ends Legislative Session; Positive for Insurance Industry

The Colorado Legislature wrapped up its regular session on May 4, with fairly positive results for the insurance industry and consumers. The auto insurance system will remain a tort system, instead of reverting back to a no-fault system, which many …

Colo.’s Cadence Joins Strategic Independent Agents Alliance

Cadence Insurance Services of Colorado Springs, Colo., has become a member of the Strategic Independent Agents Alliance, a network of independent insurance agencies. The company was the 2,200th Independent Strategic Member Agency signed. Cadence Insurance Services joins the ICA Agency …

Colo.’s Pinnacol Assurance Announces Senior Hires, Promotions

Denver-based Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s largest workers’ compensation insurer, announced the following promotions/new hires: Mark Andreatta has been promoted to associate vice resident. He previously was a team business director, and joined Pinnacol in 1988. Bonnie Cahoon has been promoted from …

“The Big I” State Associations Co-Sponsor Agribusiness Conference

“The Big I” associations of Colorado, Kansas, Idaho, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, and Washingto are co-sponsoring Insurance Skills Center’s Agribusiness Conference in Denver on June 25-26, 2007. The Rocky Mountain Agribusiness Conference will focus on farm and agribusiness insurance risks. Participants …

My New Markets

Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality Nuts & Bolts: The Great Outdoors Insurance Program written by Gillingham & Associates provides comprehensive coverage for Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality industries. Classes: guest ranches, guides & outfitters, resorts, hunting & fishing lodges, RV parks & …