Utah News

Farmers Adds Pets to Auto Policies

Cats can have their nine lives and a deductible, too. An insurance company is allowing Utah customers to add pets to their auto policies. If their dog or cat is injured in an auto accident, the medical treatment can be …

Utah Geologists Look for Earthquake Fault Clues

Utah State University geologists say a close look at a deep trench along the East Cache Fault has uncovered some good news: There’s no evidence of recent earthquakes along that section of the fault. USU geology associate professor Susanne Janecke …

N.H. Modifies Producer, Adjuster Licensing Law, Fees

New Hampshire officials announced changes in licensing fees for insurance producers and adjusters that include a single $210 application and license fee for initial producer licensing replacing what used to be two separate fees. The producer licensing renewal fee remains …

Utah Labor Commissioner Appoints Director of Office of Coal Mine Safety

Utah Labor Commissioner Sherrie Hayashi has named Garth J. Nielsen director of the state’s new Office of Coal Mine Safety. The OCMS was established at the recommendation of the Utah Mine Safety Commission, appointed by Gov. Jon Huntsman. Huntsman appointed …

Blogs Can Get Insurance Clients ‘SLAPP’ed!

A Dade County, Florida real estate developer in January 2008 filed a $25 million lawsuit against a real estate blogger alleging, among other charges, defamation of character based on the blogger’s opinion published solely on his blog (MiamiCondoInvestments). Hollo v. …

Provo, Utah, Considers Tighter Rules for Dangerous Dogs

City officials in Provo, Utah, may put bad dogs — and their owners — on a shorter leash. The Municipal Council is considering an ordinance that would classify some dogs as “at risk” or “dangerous’ and require their owners to …

Unigard Awards 12 College Scholarships

Unigard Insurance company of Bellevue, Wash., awarded 12 $1,000 scholarships to help defray the costs of a college education. Four scholarships went to dependents of the company’s employees, four went to dependents of staff employed at the company’s Permier Partner …

Feds Hire More than 300 New Coal Mine Safety Inspectors

The federal agency responsible for mine safety has hired more than 300 inspectors over 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 …

Business Moves

Wells Fargo, Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation launched a new Western Division. Wells Fargo Insurance Services will serve as the founder of the new division. The Western Division will involve: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, …

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