Idaho News

XL to Announce Q2 Results Today; Conference Call Details

Bermuda-based XL Capital Ltd. plans to announce its Second Quarter 2008 results today, July 28, after the close of regular stock market trading hours. The Company will then hold a conference call to discuss the results at 5:30 p.m. Eastern …

Utah Geologists Look for Earthquake Fault Clues

Utah State University geologists say a close look at a deep trench along the East Cache Fault has uncovered some good news: There’s no evidence of recent earthquakes along that section of the fault. USU geology associate professor Susanne Janecke …

Rhode Island Toughens Social Host Liability and Underage Drinking Laws

Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri has signed legislation approved by the General Assembly to strengthen the so-called “social host” law and address a number of other issues regarding underage drinking and driving. The major change in the law resulted from …

Washington Residents Savvy About Identity Theft, Survey Says

While Washington state has one of the highest per-capita rates of identity theft in the nation, Washingtonians are aware of the risks and are taking the precautions necessary to prevent identity fraud, according to a survey by PEMCO Insurance. Overall, …

Texas AG Settles with Select Medical, RadioShack on ID Theft Charges

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott reached settlement agreements with Select Medical Corp. and RadioShack on charges the companies failed to protect their customers from identity theft. The settlements resolve two state enforcement actions, which charged both defendants with violating state …

N.H. Modifies Producer, Adjuster Licensing Law, Fees

New Hampshire officials announced changes in licensing fees for insurance producers and adjusters that include a single $210 application and license fee for initial producer licensing replacing what used to be two separate fees. The producer licensing renewal fee remains …

Idaho Offering Free Producer Law Class

The Idaho Department of Insurance is hosting a free producer law class on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. Among the topics to be discussed include rebating, 10 ways to lose your license, health insurance – the “7-up” quiz, stranger owned life …

Mercury General Corp. to Report Q2 Results on August 4

Los Angeles-based Mercury General Corp. will release results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2008, on Aug. 4, 2008. The company will host an investor conference call and Webcast that same day at 10 a.m. PST. All interested investors …

South Carolina Gov. Gives Bicyclists Permission to Run Red Lights

Gov. Mark Sanford is giving a public green light to a bill that allows motorcyclists and bikers to run red lights after they stop at intersections. Sanford officially signed the bill in May, but held a ceremonial signing at stops …

Idaho Tells Consumers High Gas Prices May Mean Lower Insurance Rates

As gas prices soar to more than $4 per gallon in Idaho, many residents are driving less, according to the Department of Insurance. Many people have started carpooling or using alternate means of transportation such as mass transit, scooters, bikes …