April 28, 2009
A New Jersey company that manufactures cast iron pipe was fined $8 million Friday for dozens of environmental violations and lying about numerous safety violations at its plant along the Delaware River. Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Co. also will …
April 27, 2009
Investigators in Delaware continue to look into the cause of fires that damaged three new model homes in a development outside Milton. The State Fire Marshal’s Office has not yet labeled the fires arson. The blazes broke out early Friday …
April 20, 2009
$6.4 Million Amount awarded to Stephanie Baril, of Haverhill, Mass., who was severely injured when a drunken driver struck her vehicle, although her lawyer says she is unlikely to see much of the money. Attorney Daniel Chabot said the man …
April 20, 2009
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. Technology Errors & Omissions Market Detail: Chamber Insurance Agency Services gives agents access to an …
April 17, 2009
Delaware House lawmakers have approved a bill that aims to help job seekers by classifying driving offenses as violations, not misdemeanors. Rep. John Mitchell says he sponsored the bill because he thinks applicants shouldn’t be denied jobs for failing to …
April 17, 2009
Would you drive any differently if you knew there was a teenager behind the wheel of the car in front of you? You might find out soon. A first-in-the-nation law in New Jersey will require new drivers ages 21 and …
April 17, 2009
A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘B++’ (Good) and issuer credit rating of “bbb+” of Illinois-based American Freedom Insurance Company. Best said the “ratings reflect American Freedom’s solid …
April 13, 2009
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Zenith National Insurance Group and its members, Zenith Insurance Company (Zenith) and ZNAT Insurance Company (ZNAT), a wholly owned subsidiary …
April 10, 2009
Police in Delaware have cited more than 200 people in the first days of a speed enforcement blitz. The annual Stop Aggressive Driving campaign began last Wednesday and continues through the month of April. State troopers cited 13 drivers for …
April 6, 2009
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. Child Welfare Organizations Market Detail: Markel Insurance Co. offers agents access to a program for …