Utah News

Crane Safety Guidelines Needed

In March 2008 a construction crane collapsed into a neighborhood bar and nearby apartments in New York City, killing seven people. In Bellevue, Wash., in June 2006, a large crane fell into an apartment building killing a young man who …

Crane Safety Guidelines Needed

In March 2008 a construction crane collapsed into a neighborhood bar and nearby apartments in New York City, killing seven people. In Bellevue, Wash., in June 2006, a large crane fell into an apartment building killing a young man who …

People

Erie Insurance Group named Terrence W. Cavanaugh president and CEO, and an elected member of the firm’s board of directors. Cavanaugh joins Erie from Chubb Corp. where he most recently was senior vice president and chief operating officer for its …

Court: Pharmacy Can Be Liable for Dispensing Withdrawn Drugs

The Utah Supreme Court has ruled that a pharmacy may be held liable in negligence for continuing to fill prescriptions for a drug that has been withdrawn from the market by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and/or the manufacturer. …

Utah City to Allow Off-Highway Vehicles on Streets

Dirt bikes, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles will be allowed on most city streets in Providence, Utah. The city council has approved the new ordinance, which will go into effect in October. Drivers of off-highway vehicles will still have to obey …

Company: Dead Miner’s Family Fight is With Insurer

The mining company faulted for a cave-in that killed six miners in 2007 says it has no position on a worker’s compensation claim filed by the family of one of the victims. Genwal Resources Inc., a subsidiary of Ohio-based Murray …

Insurance Broker/Charity Exec Quits; Lawyer Says He’s Innocent

The top executive of a Utah-based children’s charity has resigned, the same day he was in court on felony charges related to his insurance business. James Larry Hall II was president and CEO of Children’s Miracle Network, which raises money …

5 Steps to Using Social Media to Boost Sales

Whether you’ve been in the insurance agency business a long time or just getting started, utilizing social media tools can be an effective way to boost sales. Think about it. You already spend most of your time developing relationships and …

New Markets

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Why Agents Need to Know If Their Clients Blog

Getting ‘SLAPP’ed: Individuals Blog at Their Own Risk; Exposure of Business Clients Depends on Policy Endorsements Blog-related personal injury suits have produced judgments ranging between $7,500 and $11.3 million. A Dade County, Florida real estate developer in January 2008 filed …