The Idaho Department of Insurance has implemented new services for surplus line brokers on its Web site at www.doi.idaho.gov/company/surpluslinesinsurer.aspx. Brokers now will be able to: 1. View a current up-to-date list of eligible surplus line insurers; 2. Print or download …
Seattle-based Safeco isoffering BOP Access, a new commercial insurance businessowner policy that is designed to disentangle the insurance buying process for small businesses — such as restaurants and light manufacturers — that have above-average insurance needs. The product is designed …
Golden Bear Insurance Company has been upgraded to a “B++ VI” rating by A.M. Best Company. The rating reflects the company’s continued underwriting and operating profitability, solid capitalization and well-established local market presence in California. A.M. Best recognizes the company’s …
Consumers are more concerned with getting identity safeguards than financial loss reimbursement from online banks, a new study suggests. The study also reveals that that 9 out of 10 web users are willing to sacrifice convenience for stronger security protection …
Skating Rinks, Roller and Ice Venues Nuts & Bolts: American Insurance Alliance is offering Roller and Ice Skating venues that are traditionally difficult to insure general liability coverage. American Insurance Alliance’s only business is skating venues with 18 continuous years …
BOP, Beauty, Nail Salons Nuts & Bolts: Bass Underwriters has a new admitted program for BOPs targeting a varied selection of risks. The program will entertain such businesses as beauty and nail salons, clothing stores, convenience stores, electronic and video …
Crescent City, Calif., agency shut down Two Pelican Bay State Prison correctional officers have been arrested for stealing insurance premium payments and issuing bogus documents to customers of their insurance agency, some of whom were fellow prison employees, according to …
30 Number of states that require companies that have information that can be used in identity theft — driver’s license numbers, bank account numbers, Social Security numbers — to tell individuals if that information has been compromised. $3.6 billion Amount …
Idaho Governor vetoes bills on worker benefits, uninsured motorist coverage Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has vetoed two bills related to insurance, totaling five vetoes for the 2007 Legislature. In vetoing a bill to boost state employee benefits, Otter said …
Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has vetoed two bills related to insurance, totaling five vetoes for the 2007 Legislature. In vetoing a bill to boost state employee benefits, Otter said the state should be directing its attention to boosting wages, …
