May 15, 2008
Encino, Calif.-based NAS Insurance Services is introducing a new NetGuard Plus Insurance that covers network-related exposures. NetGuard Plus now includes network security liability insurance covering allegations of breach of privacy, libel, identity theft, slander, defamation, etc. In addition, the policy …
May 9, 2008
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott reached an agreement with El Paso-based CNG Financial Corp. and its subsidiaries, Check ‘n Go of Texas Inc. and Southwestern & Pacific Specialty Finance Inc., over charges that the company failed to protect customers from …
April 24, 2008
An insurance agent was arrested in California for defrauding 18 business owners by stealing more than $2.5 million in money they had paid him to take out insurance policies for their businesses, the California Department of Insurance reported. Anthony David …
April 21, 2008
Hull & Co., Big Sky Underwriters, Powers & Co. Hull & Co. Inc. acquired substantially all of the assets of Missoula, Mont.-based Big Sky Underwriters Inc. “The people of Big Sky are well respected in the Northwest marketplace,” said Bob …
April 21, 2008
Eleven alleged Bay Area fraud perpetrators were arrested on numerous felony counts including insurance fraud, identity theft, possession of stolen property and filing a false tax return. Wireless phone dealers, employees and customers were arrested for their purported involvement in …
April 21, 2008
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Liquor Liability Coverage Nuts & Bolts: Advanced E&S Insurance Underwriters recently announced the offering of …
April 7, 2008
39 Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe in late March declared 39 counties disaster areas due to damage from heavy rains and floods. The counties declared disaster areas are: Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Clay, Conway, Crawford, Craighead, Cross, Faulkner, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, …
April 7, 2008
Gov. John Baldacci’s decision to seek changes in Maine’s driver’s license standards to satisfy federal officials’ demands has cranked up the volume of public debate in Maine and beyond over the government’s Real ID program. The law aimed at making …
April 4, 2008
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced the arrests of nearly one dozen alleged Bay Area fraud perpetrators. Eleven subjects were arrested over the past week on numerous felony counts including insurance fraud, identity theft, possession of stolen property and filing …
April 2, 2008
Timothy Gaspar, a property and casualty insurance agent in the greater Los Angeles area, announced the formation of Timothy Gaspar Insurance Services. Gaspar’s new venture will be located within the confines of Financial Management Services (FMS), a 34-year-old financial planning …