Idaho News

Western States Pay Average Auto Premiums, NAIC Reports

Drivers in most of the 13 states that comprise the Western region enjoy about average auto insurance premiums, according to the most recent study produced by the National Association of Insurance Commis-sioners (NAIC). In NAIC’s “State Average Expenditures and Premiums …

Case Law Watch

Eaton v. Continental Casualty Co. (California Court of Appeals, 2nd District, Sept. 15, 2005) Ruling: The court held that the insured’s suit against an excess insurer was not barred by the four-year statute of limitation applicable to general liability insurance. …

Unitrin Specialty Appointing Agents in Florida

Unitrin Specialty is entering Florida with an insurance-scored personal automobile product and will offer a named non-owner policy. Additional products will be offered in the future. Unitrin Specialty member companies are rated “Excellent” by A.M. Bestยฎ. Unitrin Specialty has been …

The Nevada Independent Insurance Agents has elected a new board of directors and has named a new president. Nevada Insurance Commissioner Alice Molasky-Arman has announced the installation of the following newly-elected officers: President Mike Schellin, Nevada Insurance Agency Co., Carson …

Actions and Proceedings

Eaton v. Continental Casualty Co. (California Court of Appeals, 2nd District, Sept. 15, 2005) Ruling: The court held that the insured’s suit against an excess insurer was not barred by the four-year statute of limitation applicable to general liability insurance. …

Western States Pay Average Auto Premiums, NAIC Reports

Drivers in most of the 13 states that comprise the Western region enjoy about average auto insurance premiums, according to the most recent study produced by the National Association of Insurance Commis-sioners (NAIC). In NAIC’s “State Average Expenditures and Premiums …

Ark. Says Water Damaged Vehicles Must be ID’d

In the wake of the catastrophic property damage occurring during the 2005 and 2004 hurricane seasons, the Arkansas Insurance Department has received information indicating that owners may be selling cars and other vehicles without disclosing the fact that the vehicle …

Unigard Insurance Groups Receives Ease of Doing Business Award

Unigard Insurance Group has earned an Ease of Doing Business award, presented by Applied Systems and its user group, Applied Systems Client Network (ASCnet). The award recognizes Unigard’s efforts to advance agency-company interface in commercial and personal lines of business. …

Unigard Earns 2005 Award

For the third consecutive year, Washington-based Unigard Insurance Group has earned an Ease of Doing Business award, presented by Applied Systems and its user group, Applied Systems Client Network (ASCnet). The award recognizes Unigard’s ongoing efforts to advance agency-company interface …

Hallmark Financial Services to Acquire Texas General Agency

Hallmark Financial Services Inc. announced it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Texas General Agency Inc. and certain affiliates. TGA is a managing general agency involved in the marketing and servicing of property and casualty insurance products, with a …