July 18, 2007
Seattle-based Safeco has announced it has expanded its sales organization from five to nine regions, and has named executives to lead two of the new territories. “Independent insurance agents have consistently told us they want more personal contact,” said Spencer …
July 17, 2007
With the Farmers Almanac predicting an active storm season for remainder of summer, and recent thunderstorms that pounded eastern Montana, Montana State Auditor John Morrison is reminding should serve as a reminder to crop producers to check hail insurance coverage …
July 2, 2007
New Hampshire has officially rejected the federal Real ID Act as tantamount to requiring a national ID card, joining five other states in opposing it. South Carolina, Montana, Washington, Oklahoma and Maine also have rejected the federal act. “Here in …
July 2, 2007
S.C. becomes 5th state to oppose federal driver’s license program South Carolina has joined Maine, New Hampshire and other states as it formally rejected a federal mandate that sets new national driver’s license standards. Gov. Mark Sanford signed a bill …
July 2, 2007
South Carolina has joined Maine, New Hampshire and other states as it formally rejected a federal mandate that sets new national driver’s license standards. Gov. Mark Sanford signed a bill into law that says the state will not participate in …
June 29, 2007
Nearly 52 percent of U.S. urban Interstates are now congested and traffic fatality rates rose slightly, but road surface conditions and bridge conditions improved, according to the Reason Foundation’s latest annual highway performance report. “Gridlock isn’t going away,” said David …
June 27, 2007
A preliminary assessment of storm damage to public structures in Montana’s Valley and Musselshell counties and on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation came to about $226,600, which is not enough to qualify for federal aid. The assessment was completed by …
June 18, 2007
People Kansas-based Brooke Franchise Corp., a subsidiary of Brooke Corp., elected Kyle L. Garst as its chairman and chief executive officer, and Dane S. Devlin as its president and chief operating officer. Garst was most recently national sales manager and …
June 18, 2007
The number of captive licenses in Montana increased 92 percent in 2006, according to the Montana Captive Insurance Association Inc., which summarized figures published by the Montana Department of Insurance. According to MCIA, there were 23 licensed active captives and …
June 18, 2007
The number of captive licenses in Montana increased 92 percent in 2006, according to the Montana Captive Insurance Association Inc., which summarized figures published by the Montana Department of Insurance. According to MCIA, there were 23 licensed active captives and …