Idaho News

Despite Firefighting Prowess, the Russians Aren’t Coming

Global firefighter claims U.S. Forest Service stonewalls on Russian aid while U.S. wildfires burn While the Southeast’s largest wildfire in over a century was still smoldering in Georgia after burning 903 square miles, a fresh conflagration reared its ugly head …

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. Small Residential General Contractors Nuts & Bolts: NSM Insurance Group is offering coverage for general …

From Med Mal Caps to RICO Violations, No Headline Shortage in 2007

Severe summer storms that ransacked the Midwest, a court ruling that could negatively impact the medical malpractice insurance market in Illinois and RICO allegations in Minnesota were just a few of the news stories that made 2007 a year to …

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. Recruiters Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen and Associates of Arizona LLC is offering a recruiters’ professional …

Natural Disasters, Fires, Floods, Fair Conduct Fueled Insurance Industry Discussions in 2007

While 2007 was surprisingly calm year for hurricanes, that doesn’t mean Mother Nature didn’t have a tantrum or two. In the past year, the West faced its share of disasters, with freezes, floods and fires making news headlines from California …

S&P Announces Rating Actions on Bond Insurers; Teleconference Today

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has announced various ratings actions (see list below) on six financial guaranty insurance companies. “The rating actions were prompted by worsening expectations for the performance of insured nonprime residential mortgage backed securities and CDOs of …

Albertsons Recalls Soup Mix Thought Contaminated with Glass

The Albertsons supermarket chain is recalling its in-house brand of bean soup mix from shelves in western states. The recall is for its 20-ounce Albertsons 16-Bean Soup Mix that has the UPC number 41163-48496. It’s believed the product was contaminated …

S&P to Host Teleconference Tomorrow on U.S. P/C, Global Reinsurance

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services will hold a telephone conference call on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time (5:00 P.M. -Europe; 4:00 P.M. UK). The conference will feature an overview of S&P’s ratings outlooks for the U.S. …

Federal Assistance Approved for Oregon, Washington Counties

In storm-ravaged parts of the Northwest, home and business owners are beginning to file insurance claims — a process that could be complicated by whether severe winds or floods did the damage. Insurers say they’ve received hundreds of claims, a …

‘Most Secure Places to Live’ Are In Ore., Calif. and Wash.

Health, prosperity, safety and security are all desirable aspects when it comes to seeking a place to live, work or raise a family. According to the fourth annual Most Secure U.S. Places to Live rankings from Farmers Insurance Group of …