Idaho News

Capson Expands Online Medical Malpractice Program Into More States

Capson Physicians Insurance Co. (Capson), a new online medical malpractice insurance provider, has expanded its services to Texas, Kentucky and Idaho healthcare providers. Expansion into several additional states will be announced in the coming weeks. Capson has streamlined the process …

Travelers Enhances Identity Fraud Protection Coverage

Travelers has updated its Identity Fraud product to offer more protection against the most frequent problems identity fraud victims experience. The insurance product upgrades come at a time when the number of identity fraud incidents is on the rise with …

The Buckner Co. Named One of Utah’s Fastest Growing Companies

The Buckner Co. has been honored for the second yar in the row by the Mountain West Capital Network’s Utah 100 Event. MWCN has organized the Utah 100 event for 16 years as a way to recognize the industry-leaders and …

Aspen Q3 Net Down 36% at $92.8 Million; Conference Call Today

Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited reported net income after tax for the third quarter of 2010 of $92.8 million and operating earnings of $0.79 per diluted ordinary share, compared to Q3 2009 net income after tax of $145.8 million, and …

Liberty Northwest Launches Commercial Series for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses

Liberty Northwest, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company, today announced the launch of the Liberty Northwest Commercial Series, its insurance solution for small to medium-sized businesses. The portfolio consists of Commercial Protector, Custom Protector, and the Comprehensive Business Policy, …

Pacific Pioneer Insurance Rating Upgraded to B++

A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating of Pacific Pioneer Insurance Co. to “B++” from “B+,” and issuer credit rating to “bbb” from “bbb-.” The outlook for both ratings is stable, according to the rating agency. A.M. Best …

Mercury General to Report Q3 Results on Nov. 1

Los Angeles-based Mercury General Corp. announced that on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, the company will release results for its third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2010. The company will host an investor conference call and Web cast that same day at …

New Markets

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Foreclosures on the Increase in Louisiana

More than 1,500 Louisiana homeowners saw their residences swept away by seizure during the third quarter of 2010, a national company that tracks foreclosures reported Oct. 14. Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac said that in addition to 1,560 foreclosure sales, another 2,819 …

Judge Lets States’ Suit Against Obama Healthcare Law Proceed

U.S. states can proceed with a lawsuit seeking to overturn President Barack Obama’s landmark healthcare reform law, a Florida judge ruled Thursday. U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson had said at a hearing last month that he would block efforts by …