Utah News

Colorado Casualty Introduces Workers’ Comp in Nevada

Englewood, Colo.-based Colorado Casualty, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company, has added workers’ compensation coverage to its commercial insurance product line in Nevada. “Bringing workers’ compensation coverage to our Nevada agents comes on the heels of a successful launch …

They’re Baaaaack!

The lawmakers are back, at least in most of the Western states, such as Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. California legislators are back as well, but it appears that they’re present more …

Utah Considers Cell Phone Ban on Texting, E-Mail While Driving

The Utah Legislature is considering a bill that would prohibit a person from using a wireless communication device for texting messages or e-mailing while operating a motor vehicle, among other acts. Additionally, HB 281, which is being evaluated by the …

New Markets

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. Fire Protection Contractors Market Detail: McNeil & Co. brings agents the FireWatch Program. This is …

Federal Judge Slashes Jury Award in Insurance Case

A federal judge in Utah has slashed tens of millions in punitive damages from a jury award to an insurance company last year. U.S. District Judge Tena Campbell said the $62,707,000 award to Farm Bureau Insurance Co., was excessive. Campbell …

Utah Considers Cell Phone Ban on Texting, E-Mail While Driving

The Utah Legislature is considering a bill that would prohibit a person from using a wireless communication device for texting messages or e-mailing while operating a motor vehicle, among other acts. Additionally, HB 281, which is being evaluated by the …

National Contractors Insurance Co. Redomesticates in Montana

National Contractors Insurance Co. Inc., a risk retention group specializing in general liability insurance for licensed residential and commercial general and artisan contractors, has redomesticated to Montana. NCIC writes the classes of: roofers, foundations, excavators, fire sprinklers, paper general contractors, …

Utah Bill Would Get Rid of Immigrant Driving Cards

A Utah lawmaker wants to get rid of driving privilege cards for undocumented residents. Rep. Stephen Sandstrom, R-Orem, says the measure, House Bill 137, isn’t meant to punish immigrants, but rather to protect Utahns from national security threats. The driving …

Announcing the Redomestication of National Contractors Insurance Company, Inc., A Risk Retention Group to Montana!

National Contractors Insurance Company, Inc., a Risk Retention Group (NCIC) specializing in general liability insurance for licensed residential and commercial general and artisan contractors, has redomesticated to Montana, effective February 5, 2009. NCIC writes the difficult Classes: Roofers, Foundations, Excavators, …

Liberty Mutual Drops Direct Sales to Middle Market Businesses; Insurer Puts Faith in Independent Agents

Liberty Mutual Group is throwing in the towel on direct distribution of insurance to middle market businesses. Since it couldn’t beat independent agents and brokers – who dominate sales in this segment – Liberty Mutual has decided to join them. …