April 3, 2006
States addressing widening tragedy of teen driver deaths A new report uncovers the wider tragedy of fatal car crashes involving teen drivers and is putting new impetus behind state efforts to limit passengers in teenagers’ cars. Over the past decade, …
April 3, 2006
Homeowners – TexasNuts & Bolts: Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc., based in San Diego, Calif., is rolling out a new homeowners program in Texas. Coverage highlights in-clude: Specified additional amount of insurance–Coverage A–allows up to 25 percent additional coverage in …
April 3, 2006
New Markets Commercial risks catastrophe cover Nuts & Bolts: International Catastrophe Insurance Managers and National Fire and Marine Insurance Company have launched a new catastrophic coverage product for commercial special risks. The product features earthquake policies for businesses with unique …
April 3, 2006
Over the past decade, nearly two out of three victims in fatal car crashes involving 15- to 17-year-old drivers were the passengers of the teen drivers, occupants in other cars or pedestrians. A new report uncovers the wider tragedy of …
April 3, 2006
New Markets Nuts & Bolts: Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc., based in San Diego, Calif., is rolling out a new homeowners program in Texas. Coverage highlights in-clude: Specified additional amount of insurance-Coverage A-allows up to 25 percent additional coverage in …
April 3, 2006
Households headed by young people (18-24 years old), those in urban or suburban areas, and those with incomes of $75,000 or more were the most likely to experience identity theft, according to a new government survey. Victimization did not differ …
April 3, 2006
Idaho is considering a law that would increase the monetary threshold for an automatic award of attorney’s fees from $25,000 to $50,000, with the exception of personal injury claims. Senate Bill 1357 is currently in the House Committee on Judiciary …
April 3, 2006
Editor’s note: This is the first article in a series on Western insurance associations. Part II of this article will appear in a future issue. As people migrate to the West to enjoy the weather and opportunities for outdoor activities, …
April 3, 2006
The savings varies by state and other factors but in 2005 the average risk in pilot states placed in the VCAP program saved $646 compared to what it would have been charged if placed in the residual market. Agent and …
April 3, 2006
Idaho is considering a law that would increase the monetary threshold for an automatic award of attorney’s fees from $25,000 to $50,000, with the exception of personal injury claims. Senate Bill 1357 is currently in the House Committee on Judiciary …