Idaho News

Customer Service Centers Can Help Your Agency in Today’s Competitive Environment

The Key May Be Finding the Right CSC Partner In today’s soft market, transforming your agency to a sales culture is no longer optional. Like most agency principals, I know that quality service is critical to customer loyalty and business …

Farmers Insurance Ranks Most Secure Places to Live; Northwest Tops List

Those seeking a place to live, work or raise a family in a safe and secure environment should consider the Pacific Northwest, according to the fifth annual Most Secure U.S. Places to Live rankings from Farmers Insurance Group of Companies. …

Texas AG: GAB Robins Among Firms Settling ID Theft Charges

GAB Robins, a firm that provides risk management and claims services to the insurance industry, is one of three firms cited by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott for failure to protect customers’ identities, according to the Office of the Attorney …

IES Offers Errors & Omissions Package Policy for Technology Professionals

Indemnity Excess & Surplus Agency of Beaverton, Ore., is offering a product that combines professional liability and general liability into one policy for technology service providers. The single policy includes separate coverage sections for errors and omissions and professional office …

Fires Above Idaho’s Sun Valley Create Avalanche Danger

Wildfires that charred thousands of acres near a central Idaho ski resort in 2007 continue to create headaches for avalanche forecasters wary of snow slides on areas burned clear of sagebrush and other vegetation. The Castle Rock Fire of 2007 …

Insurance Dollars Influence Western Legislators

Congressional candidates from the Western states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming pulled in donations from a variety of insurance industry interests in 2008, according to the Center for Responsive …

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. Waste Haulers Market Detail: ELM Insurance Brokers Inc. offers automobile and general liability coverage for …

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. Employer Stop Loss Market Detail: Markel Insurance Co. provides customized stop loss solutions for sponsors …

Safeco and Liberty Northwest Announce New Northwest Regional Operations

Safeco Insurance and Liberty Northwest, both Liberty Mutual Agency Markets companies, recently announced key management appointments to lead their respective personal and commercial lines operations in their Northwest territory. Rebecca L. Fann has been named vice president, Safeco Insurance, and …

Idaho Insurance Director Cautions Insurers on Use of Credit Scores

Idaho Department of Insurance Director Bill Deal is urging insurers to carefully review their use of credit related information in rating insurance policies. “In this difficult economy, the finances of many Idahoans are being affected through no fault of their …