The Nebraska Department of Insurance recently released information about the conviction and sentence of Robert C. Fisher. Fisher, who was doing business as Fisher Auto Glass Inc., was found guilty and sentenced in the District Court of Lancaster County, Nebraska, …
The Auto Club Group (ACG) — holding company for the Auto Club Insurance Association (ACIA) and six AAA affiliates in the Midwest (including AAA Michigan) — is ranked second in the nation for collision repair satisfaction, according to J.D. Power …
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has agreed to acquire Applied Underwriters and all of its subsidiaries, including its North American Casualty insurance companies. Applied Underwriters is a privately held company that is an industry provider in integrated workers’ compensation solutions (www.applieduw.com). Terms …
New research from the University of Missouri-Columbia shows that a shift to primary enforcement along with a fine increase could significantly boost seat belt use among motorists. Since New York first adopted a mandatory automobile seat belt law in 1984, …
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the BMC-32 Endorsement [Bureau of Motor Carriers attachment] does not apply to contract carriage for shipments taking place after Jan. 1, 1996, the effective date of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) …
First Acceptance, Chicago Non-Standard Auto Agencies First Acceptance Corporation, a provider of private passenger non-standard automobile insurance, has acquired certain assets of Insurance Plus Agency II Inc. and Yale International Insurance Agency Inc. These agencies sell private passenger non-standard automobile …
Although the Carmack Amendment provides that the cargo owner’s sole remedy is for “actual loss or injury to the property,” the courts have consistently held that consequential or special damages are included. How courts are viewing motor carrier cargo disputes …
Four one-day seminars on commercial marine insurance including a Marine Contractors’ Workshop, navigating interlocking coverages, navigating commercial marine liabilities and navigating marine workers’ compensation will be held in 2006 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., London, England, and Atlanta by LIG Educational …
Nebraska state senators took a hit in the wallet recently when some were left with little of their state pay check in order to pay their health insurance premiums. Due to a 22 percent increase in health insurance costs, state …
The Nebraska Department of Insurance has opened an investigation this month regarding the issuance of bogus certificates of liablity insurance. The Insurance Fraud Prevention Division has received information that several transportation companies have received certificates of insurance for workers’ compensation …
