Hawaii News

Wyoming Leads Nation with Highest Motor Vehicle Fatality Rate

Wyoming has the unfortunate record of having the highest rates of motor vehicle fatalities per 100,000 people, with a rate of 24.6, according the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis. According to the recent report, there were 30,797 fatal motor …

Colorado Casualty’s McKinnie Wins Communication Award

Jocosa McKinnie of Colorado Casualty Co. of Phoenix has competed in and won the Arizona Confidence While Communicating Speak-Off. Confidence While Communicating (CWC) is a program offered to members of the National Association of Insurance Women (International) to enhance their …

New Markets

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. Hotel/Motel Program Market Detail: Specialty Insurance Agency has expanded its hotel/motel program to California. Program …

Republicans Gain Control in State Houses, Governor Offices

Republicans were not only victorious in the U.S. House but also in state houses across the country. The new GOP power will give the party its largest number of seats in state legislatures since the Great Depression, according to the …

Island Insurance Introduces New Homeowners Multi-Policy Discount

Island Insurance Co. Ltd., Hawaii’s largest locally owned and managed property and casualty insurance carrier, has expanded its current multi-policy discount to include an additional discount on homeowners insurance. Policyholders who maintain both homeowners and personal auto policies with Island …

Republicans Gain Control in State Houses

Republicans were not only victorious in the U.S. House but also in state houses across the country. Tuesday night’s GOP power will give the party its largest number of seats in state legislatures since the Great Depression, according to the …

Election Will Mean New Faces in State Insurance Commissioner Jobs

Tuesday’s elections could have ramifications for a number of state insurance commissioner posts across the country. Nationwide, 11 commissioners are directly elected but there are only four such elections tomorrow; the rest of commissioners are appointed, most by governors or …

New Markets

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. Environmental Services Market Detail: Swett & Crawford offers coverage for contractors or consultants providing environmental …

Hawaii Requires Fingerprints for New Resident Insurance Licensees

Beginning Nov. 1, 2010, all applicants for an insurance license who are residents of Hawaii must submit a full set of fingerprints as a requirement of licensing. If the applicant is required to take a licensing exam, the applicant may …

New Markets

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. Roofers Market Detail: Leo Risk Services, a regional wholesale broker, has markets for roofing contractors …