Hawaii News

Workers’ Comp

Nuts & Bolts: PointSure Insurance Services launched several new specialty products, broadening its workers’ compensation capabilities and offering standard market coverage for risks often neglected due to size and class restrictions. Eligibility for these new programs encompasses more than 700 …

Architects and Engineers

Nuts & Bolts: St. Paul Travelers expanded its appetite for architects and engineers business to include a variety of construction and design consultants. Previously, only licensed or registered architects and engineers, landscape architects and land surveyors were eligible for coverage. …

Auto Liability

Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. v. Dennison (Hawaii Court of Appeals, Oct. 11, 2005) Ruling: The insurer in this case filed a declaratory judgment action against its insured, alleging that it was not liable for emotional distress damages caused when …

New Markets

Fire and Water Restoration Plus Pollution and Mold Liability for Contractors Nuts & Bolts: Bonding and Insurance Specialists Agency is offering fire and water restoration contractors general liability plus contractor’s pollution and mold liability. BISA has been a leading independent …

Workers’ Comp

Nuts & Bolts: PointSure Insurance Services launched several new specialty products, broadening its workers’ compensation capabilities and offering standard market coverage for risks often neglected due to size and class restrictions. Eligibility for these new programs encompasses more than 700 …

Auto-Liability

Co. v. Dennison (Hawaii Court of Appeals, Oct. 11, 2005) Ruling: The insurer in this case filed a declaratory judgment action against its insured, alleging that it was not liable for emotional distress damages caused when the insured saw his …

Hawaii New Year’s Fireworks Tradition Is Dangerous

Hawaii’s new year’s eve fireworks tradition are dangerous, according to state fire and medical officials. As New Year’s Eve approaches, many people are intent on lighting up noisy, smoke-making fireworks. However, last year, nearly 9,600 people in the nation went …

Be Merry and Safe

Texas and Louisiana landed fairly near the top of a recently released list of the 15 deadliest states/U.S. territories when it comes to impaired driving. And, the two states are among the 13 that have the dubious distinction of making …

Holiday High Jinks

The holiday season is a great time to eat, drink and be merry. But the last thing anyone wants is a visit from the Grinch. And an unfortunate side-effect of too much holiday reveling are accidents that can injure individuals …

Editor’s Note:

Texas and Louisiana landed fairly near the top of a recently released list of the 15 deadliest states/U.S. territories when it comes to impaired driving. And, the two states are among the 13 that have the dubious distinction of making …