March 24, 2008
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. Hackers Nuts & Bolts: Coverage for unauthorized access to electronic communication systems (hacker) is being …
March 24, 2008
Long-Term Vision Needed “The nation needs to develop a new long-term vision for its highway system that would include improving conditions and safety and reducing traffic congestion.” โWilliam M. Wilkins, executive director of TRIP, a national transportation research group. A …
March 24, 2008
Berkshire Hathaway Jake Garn, chief financial examiner of the Utah Insurance Department, announced that the department issued a Certificate of Authority to Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp. The company now is authorized to sell insurance in Utah. Berkshire will provide Utah …
March 24, 2008
The fast-spreading U.S. mortgage crisis prompted lawmakers this month to explore problems with municipal bonds, painting a bleak outlook for bond insurers that one official said imposes a “secret Wall Street tax” on state and local taxpayers. Connecticut Attorney General …
March 21, 2008
RLI Transportation has introduced a monoline commercial auto coverage targeting driver training schools nationwide. The driver training school coverage is admitted in all states except Alaska, Hawaii, Louisiana and Massachusetts. Minimum premiums start at $10,000. Businesses engaged in racing training …
March 21, 2008
An expected vote on the nomination of a former senator to be a judge at the Department of Industrial Accidents was delayed this week after one member of the Governor’s Council accused her of lacking the necessary credentials and others …
March 21, 2008
Hannaford Bros. Co. has been hit with two class action lawsuits filed on behalf of consumers whose credit and debit card numbers were compromised as a result of a major security breach. A Philadelphia law firm, Berger & Montague, said …
March 21, 2008
Illinois-based Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reports it has acquired Healthcare Risk Solutions, LLC headquartered in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2002, Healthcare Risk Solutions, LLC is a property/casualty retail insurance broker providing …
March 20, 2008
It was during the card approval process that more than 4 million customer accounts at grocery stores in the Northeast and Florida were exposed to fraud, even though the company meets the latest standards for data security, a spokeswoman said …
March 20, 2008
NSM Insurance Group has partnered with several providers of wind damage insurance for its Express Hotel Program. The Express Hotel Program is targeted to limited service hotels located in hurricane exposed regions of the U.S. from Texas, through the Gulf …