November 4, 2007
Commission rejects Gov. Sanford’s order on standards 10 Private market in Fla. takes on Citizens’ policies Insurers pick up 173,000 policies from the state-backed insurer 10 Workers comp rate decisions News from Fla. and N.C. regulators 12 In the hot …
November 4, 2007
Agents E&O Nuts & Bolts: Market Scout is offering a broad coverage form from three different “A” rated carriers. Each insurer has agreed to provide up to 25 percent discounts for agencies that have 40 percent of their professional staff …
November 4, 2007
Groups aim to prevent fire losses during height of wildfire season 10 Hawaii approves 19.3% workers’ comp decrease NCCI recommended 16.8 percent drop 10 Calif. approves AAA’s 6.5% auto rate reduction Carrier complies with auto rating factor regs 11 Survey: …
November 1, 2007
NCIC, a Risk Retention Group, Secures AM Best Rated A- (Excellent), Class Viii, Reinsurance for its Contractor General Liability Program This is a real reinsurance program, not some unspecified excess of loss being used by some of its competitors. NCIC’s …
November 1, 2007
Professional Program Insurance Brokerage has announced enhancements to its medispa program. Changes include automatic coverage for laser work skin types V & VI at no additional premium for technicians who meet underwriting guidelines and removal of the Botox sublimit for …
October 27, 2007
Court panel casts doubt on immunity claim 6 N.H. judge questions medical malpractice screening panels They may cost time and money 8 Mass. finalizes managed competition auto insurance regulation But the road to competition has limits N1 Off-year election 2007 …
October 27, 2007
hurricane damage formula Looking to minimize claims litigation 8 West Virginia lawmakers may reassert workers’ comp oversight But will they scare insurers from the state? 9 Florida brings back no-fault Lawmakers add anti-fraud provisions 9 It’s wait ’til next year …
October 27, 2007
State hopes to increase private market property coverage 8 State Farm Texas rate hike denied Administrative law judges say 9.1% is too much 8 Insurance complaints decline in Texas Homeowners line dropped the most 10 Surplus lines execs debate issues …
October 27, 2007
Tattoo and Body Piercing Nuts & Bolts: Marine Agency Corp. is offering professional liability, package, umbrella, and workers’ compensation for tattoo and body piercing businesses. Carrier: AIG rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted. States: All. Contact: Charlie Stevens at 800-763-4775 …
October 27, 2007
This summer, much of the western United States was in flames. Wildfires spurred by above-normal spring and summer temperatures, and one of the worst droughts in decades charred several million acres across the 11 western states. Between July 16 and …