Idaho News

Group Rates States on Consumer Insurance Information on Web

A national consumer group says state insurance departments vary in the quality of the information they provide consumers online, with only six states doing an excellent job. State insurance department websites in 6 states were found to be “excellent” in …

Pete Garvey, current president of Integro Ltd., assumed the additional responsibility of CEO for the insurance broker, succeeding Roger Egan, who has left the company. Garvey has served as president of Integro since 2005. He was among the original founders …

Idaho Links Into Online National Insurance Producer Registry

The Idaho Department of Insurance has created a new online option to facilitate the application and renewal of licenses for insurance agents. The National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) is now available to agents through a link on the Department’s Web …

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. Eliminate Forced Placed Coverage Market Detail: John-Galt (SafetyNet) introduces a new insurance product eliminating force-placed …

Idaho Bridge Collapses, Investigation Starts

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Idaho Department of Transportation have begun investigating what caused a bridge under construction in Nampa to collapse. More than a dozen workers from an Eastern Washington construction company were sent to local …

Abram Interstate Offers Nonstandard Auto Program in California

Abram Interstate Insurance Services Inc. in Rocklin, Calif., has a new nonstandard auto program in California, called Abram Auto Advantage. Coverage is provided by an A.M. Best rated “A-” carrier. The program features extended coverage on motor club program, immediate …

Aspen to Release Q3 Earnings Today; Conference Call Details

Bermuda’s Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited will release its third quarter 2008 financial results today, Wednesday, October 29, 2008, following the close of U.S. markets. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results on Thursday, October 30, …

Idaho Man Sues Weapon Makers, Wal-Mart Over Injury

A Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, man who said his hand was permanently injured when his gun exploded is suing a rifle-making company, a bullet manufacturer and Wal-Mart. James Monette filed the lawsuit against rifle-maker Mossberg Corp., Wal-Mart and bullet manufacturer Remington …

BRP, QBE Offer Packaged Liability Policy for Small, Mid-Sized Firms

Companies of all sizes are vulnerable to potentially devastating management, employment and fiduciary liability lawsuits. Even claims filed without merit can result in defense expenses that are financially draining. Private Accord, a new packaged liability policy available through Business Risk …

Idaho Links In to Online National Insurance Producer Registry

The Idaho Department of Insurance has created a new online option to facilitate the application and renewal of licenses for insurance agents. The National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) is now available to agents through a link on the Department’s Web …