Fire scientists are predicting an above-average wildfire season from May through August 2007, according to the National Interagency Fire Center Predictive Services Group based in Boise, Idaho. In its “National Wildland Fire Outlook,” released May 1, the group said “significant …
An earthquake damaged an apartment building and knocked bricks off the facades of buildings in southwestern Montana , authorities said. The 4.6 magnitude quake, reported at 9:46 a.m. Tuesday, was centered about nine miles (15 kilometers) northeast of Sheridan, Montana. …
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services will host a teleconference today, May 15, 2007, outlining the findings from a 15 article series from the May 23rd issue of CreditWeek, its weekly outlook on credit risk. The call and articles will discuss …
Fort Worth, Texas-based Hallmark Financial Services Inc. reported quarterly net income of $5.0 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007, representing a 105 percent increase over net income of $2.4 million for the first quarter of 2006. During …
Lawyers for a man who blames an eastern Idaho hospital for brain damage during surgery for a minor wrist injury have begun presenting their case to a jury. Brock Higham is suing the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, alleging negligence …
The Bermuda-based PXRE Group Ltd. will release its 2007 first quarter financial results after the market close today, May 8, 2007. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its 2007 first quarter financial results on Wednesday, May 9, …
“The Big I” associations of Colorado, Kansas, Idaho, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, and Washingto are co-sponsoring Insurance Skills Center’s Agribusiness Conference in Denver on June 25-26, 2007. The Rocky Mountain Agribusiness Conference will focus on farm and agribusiness insurance risks. Participants …
Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality Nuts & Bolts: The Great Outdoors Insurance Program written by Gillingham & Associates provides comprehensive coverage for Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality industries. Classes: guest ranches, guides & outfitters, resorts, hunting & fishing lodges, RV parks & …
Mortgage Company E&O/Fidelity Bond Nuts & Bolts: SUA Inc. has insurance packages for the mortgage industry covering both mortgage brokers and bankers. Coverages include professional liability, fidelity/crime bond, mortgage impairment and employment practices liability. Dollars: $300,000 to $5 million. Carrier: …
My New Markets Commercial Auto Nuts & Bolts: Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc. has a commercial auto liability and physical damage coverage program for the standard market. Extra heavy vehicles are accepted, and “Sym 1” is available on fleets of …
