Utah News

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

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. Insurance Intermediary E&O Market Detail: Quadrant Insurance Managers makes available a professional liability program designed …

Feds: Civil Suits Unaffected by Mine Investigation

Federal officials say a criminal investigation of the Crandall Canyon, Utah, mine disaster doesn’t preclude civil suits against those associated with the mine. The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration asked the U.S. Attorney for Utah to conduct a criminal …

Wells Fargo Names Carroll Senior VP

Wells Fargo Insurance Services Inc. has named David Carroll senior vice president and west region property practice leader, based in Redwood City, Calif., responsible for coordinating and managing property related risk management and insurance services in the West(Alaska, Arizona, California, …

Weather, Fuel, Chief Factors in ’07 Idaho Wildfire

A state and federal report concluded that last summer’s lightning- and cheatgrass-stoked Murphy Complex fire that torched 1,000 square miles of Idaho and Nevada backcountry would have overwhelmed efforts by ranchers to cut fire danger before the blaze by using …

Crump Launches Exclusive Liability Program for Subcontractor Risks

Crump Insurance Services, part of Crump Group, an insurance wholesaler, has introduced a general liability program for subcontractors, both residential and commercial, for a broad range of classes. This program, offered through an “A-” XI- rated carrier under the ISO …

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. Commercial Property Market Detail: RISC brings to market a commercial property program designed for a …

Fire Near Draper, Utah, Threatens 112 Buildings

A 600-acre wildfire near Draper, Utah, continues to threaten more than 100 buildings. Fire officials said Aug. 26, 2008, they’re trying to establish containment lines around the blaze. On Aug. 25, more than 60 homes in nine Draper neighborhoods were …

Colorado Ranks High on Tornado Charts

Tornadoes are usually classified using the Fujita Tornado Scale, or FScale developed by Dr. T. Theodore Fujita at the University of Chicago in 1971, CDS said. Using FScale classifications, the study looked at whether there was any correlation between tornado …