Utah News

Feds Hire More than 300 New Coal Mine Safety Inspectors

The federal agency responsible for mine safety has hired more than 300 inspectors in the past two years to scour underground coal operations for unsafe working conditions. The Mine Safety and Health Administration is beefing up its inspections after a …

Colorado Casualty Offers Farm Line of Business Online

Englewood, Colo-based Colorado Casualty, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company, is offering farm line of business (ISO Division Four) on Commercial IQ, its web-based application for quoting and application submission, for agents in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah …

New Markets

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. Builders Risk and Affiliated Exposures Market Detail: Atlantic Risk Specialists (www.arspecialists.com) brings builders …

Texas-based American National to Challenge Utah Jury Verdict

Galveston, Texas-based American National Insurance Company and its subsidiaries American National Property and Casualty Company and American National General Insurance Company plan to fight a jury verdict in a case related to the deflection of another company’s insurance agents. Utah …

New Disaster Center Opened in South Texas to Help With Dolly Claims

A news disaster recovery center has been opened in Sebastian, Texas, with Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) staff on hand to assist South Texas consumers with Hurricane Dolly-related insurance issues. The new DRC opens in Sebastian on Aug. 13, and …

Leavitt Group Names Broadbent Executive VP

Cedar City, Utah-based The Leavitt Group hired David H. Broadbent to serve as executive vice president of retail placement. He will also serve as a senior executive vice president of Leavitt Group Enterprises. In this position, Broadbent will guide the …

Utah’s Jack Byrne Legendary in Insurance Circles

Jack Byrne’s magic business touch has been all about the basics paired with high drama. Once hailed as the Babe Ruth of insurance, he was the man who long ago saved Geico, the automobile insurer that later became a household …

National Alliance Names 2 Outstanding CSRs for 2008

For the second time in the history of the award, two winners have been chosen to receive the “National Outstanding Customer Service Representative of the Year Award” from The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research. The 2008 award went …

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. Personal Umbrella – Hard-To-Place Clients Market Detail: International Excess Agency Inc. offers several specialized personal …

Utah Department of Insurance Announces New Office Hours

Beginning Aug. 4, 2008, Utah’s Department of Insurance has new office hours designed to better serve customers. New extended hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. The office is closed on Fridays, but for emergency assistance on …