The vote tallies in the presidential and congressional races suggest this is a blue region (with the exception of Virginia) but that is probably not true of the insurance community here or elsewhere. Purple, maybe; blue, doubtful. Blue voters can …
While most folks are just happy the political advertisements are gone, Election Day 2004 did provide some results of interest to the insurance industry. President George W. Bush (R) was re-elected for a second term, Republicans gained seats in both …
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners announced that it has recently formed the Executive Task Force on Broker Activities to gather facts and coordinate activities to address alleged criminal misconduct and violations of existing insurance laws involving insurance companies and …
Four Professional Insurance Association (PIA) affiliate chapters recently united to form the PIA Western Alliance, a 1,500-member organization for independent agents based in Vancouver, Wash. The four PIA chapters that make up the Western Alliance, which was formed on Oct. …
Portland, Ore.-based Venture Programs Inc. (www.ventureprograms.com) announced that it has named Teresa Pacelli, to the position of risk manager for the company’s western region. As a risk manager, Pacelli’s responsibilities include managing claims and loss control services for workers’ compensation …
Lenient parents best beware: A new generation of tough laws make parents liable for underage drinking. In the past decade, about 35 states have passed “social host” laws that make adults criminally and civilly liable when they provide alcohol to …
Groups for and against capping noneconomic damage awards for medical malpractice both claimed that a Wyoming Healthcare Commission report upholds their positions. The study suggests that capping noneconomic damages at $250,000 could reduce insurance company losses by 15 percent. The …
Robert Campeau Irvine, Calif.-based SullivanCurtisMonroe Insurance Brokerage has appointed Robert M. Campeau as vice president, announced President John Monroe. Campeau specializes in property/casualty insurance for medical device companies. Campeau has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. …
Joining President Bush in returning to office, a handful of insurance commissioners across the country will be back for more time in office following Tuesday’s elections. While most incumbents won rather handily, one chose not to seek re-election. Delaware’s Donna …
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) announced that it has recently formed the NAIC Executive Task Force on Broker Activities to gather facts and coordinate activities to address alleged criminal misconduct and violations of existing insurance laws involving insurance …
