September 3, 2007
Hawaii, DTRIC Insurance Underwriters Hawai’i State Insurance Commissioner J.P. Schmidt announced the launch of DTRIC Insurance Underwriters Ltd. (DIU), an “A-” rated company and subsidiary of local insurance provider DTRIC Insurance. The new company will expand DTRIC’s direct commercial lines …
August 30, 2007
Texas led all states in the percentage of residents without health insurance, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report. Texas had an uninsured rate of 24 percent for the years 2004-2006, the report said. The report attributed the high rate …
August 20, 2007
With major fires burning in more than a dozen states and officials on high alert for more, authorities are scrambling to contain the blazes and keep new ones from igniting, despite unfavorable weather and strained resources. The worst fires have …
August 20, 2007
Youth recreation programs Nuts & Bolts: Markel Insurance Co. is offering coverage for youth recreation programs and camps. Coverage includes general liability, umbrella, sexual abuse/molestation, directors and officers, child abduction, special events, professional liability, property, key employee replacement, auto, crime, …
August 20, 2007
Youth recreation programs Nuts & Bolts: Markel Insurance Co. is offering coverage for youth recreation programs and camps. Coverage includes general liability, umbrella, sexual abuse/molestation, directors and officers, child abduction, special events, professional liability, property, key employee replacement, auto, crime, …
August 16, 2007
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has assigned its ‘BBB+’ insurer financial strength rating to Dongbu Insurance Co. Ltd. – Hawaii Branch. The outlook on the rating is stable. S&P said the rating reflects Dongbu Insurance’s good competitive position in Korea, …
August 16, 2007
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has assigned its ‘BBB+’ insurer financial strength rating to Dongbu Insurance Co. Ltd. (Hawaii Branch) with a stable outlook. “The rating reflects Dongbu Insurance’s good competitive position in Korea, strong capitalization, and solid operating performance,” …
August 15, 2007
An earthquake on Monday jolted the Big Island of Hawaii, which is already under a hurricane watch and a tropical storm warning. The magnitude 5.3 temblor struck at 7:38 p.m. local time, about 25 miles south of Hilo, according to …
August 14, 2007
Hurricane Flossie roared toward Hawaii on Monday with its sustained wind increased to 140 mph, though forecasters said the Category 4 storm would weaken before passing by the islands. The hurricane was expected to pass about 70 miles south of …
August 10, 2007
The Department of Labor’s BLS National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries for 2006 released today show 5,703 people died from on-the-job injuries in 2006 compared with 5,734 in 2005. The rate of fatal work injuries in 2006 was 3.9 per …