April 30, 2009
A Montana bill that would have banned an automobile insurer from refusing to insure or refusing to continue to insurance an individual, or varying rates or limiting the scope or amount of coverage or benefits available to an individual based …
April 21, 2009
Acting Motor Vehicle Division Administrator Brenda Nordlund said that barring any unforeseen technical difficulties, a new title and registration system for the Motor Vehicle Division will be brought up throughout the state this week. The new system was developed as …
April 20, 2009
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. Technology Errors & Omissions Market Detail: Chamber Insurance Agency Services gives agents access to an …
April 6, 2009
The March 5 explosion in downtown Bozeman, Mont., that killed a 36-year-old woman and destroyed several buildings has cost the city more than $276,000, the city’s finance director said. Anna Rosenberry said the city would submit a claim in the …
April 6, 2009
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. Child Welfare Organizations Market Detail: Markel Insurance Co. offers agents access to a program for …
March 30, 2009
Montana legislators recently defeated House Bill 345, “An act revising the law governing the damages that may be awarded because of an insurance company’s violation of certain prohibited insurance claim settlement practices.” According to the bill text, “Montana law has …
March 26, 2009
The Montana Legislature has passed abill designed to strengthen the state’s position as a captive domicile. The bill, HB 160, is expected to be signed into law by Governor Brian Schweitzer before the end of the month. Under the new …
March 26, 2009
North Dakota smokers may have to get used to puffing more frequently to help prevent accidental fires. The state Senate voted 41-0 this week to approve legislation that says North Dakota tobacco merchants may sell only “reduced ignition” cigarettes after …
March 25, 2009
Three northeast states have the lowest crime rate, while Nevada, Louisiana and South Carolina have the highest crime rate, according to a new study. New Hampshire (1) received the lowest crime rate ranking again this year, followed by Vermont (2) …
March 24, 2009
While insurance consumer advocates step up their criticism of insurers’ use of credit scores, the American Insurance Association (AIA) and Property Casualty Insurers Association of America testified before a Minnesota Senate committee against legislation that they said would take away …