July 3 2008 – Unitrin Specialty and Red Shield Insurance Company announced today that the two companies have formed a marketing relationship that will benefit both company’s appointed agents in Oregon and Washington. Unitrin Specialty offers commercial auto coverage and …
When it comes to the risks of identity theft, the U.S. government isn’t taking its own advice. The nation’s Medicare agency and the Pentagon compel at least 52 million Americans to carry their Social Security numbers in their wallets, contrary …
Ryan Stringham of The Buckner Co. has been named Young Agent of the Year by the Utah Association of Independent Insurance Agents. Stringham started his career with The Buckner Co. in 2002. While working full time for the company, he …
An Alabama judge upheld the fraud verdict that the state won against AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP in a Medicaid drug pricing suit, but ruled the punitive damages were too high, trimming the total judgment to $160 million. The jury ordered the …
A Brigham Young University professor feels the more people know about natural disasters, the more likely they are to survive them. Whether it’s earthquakes, hurricanes or tsunamis, professor Ron Harris says a little knowledge can help people anticipate what is …
The federal agency responsible for mine safety has hired more than 300 inspectors over the past two years to scour the nation’s underground coal operations for unsafe working conditions. The Mine Safety and Health Administration is beefing up its work …
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation has launched a new Western Division. After 15 years operating solely in California, the Foundation has expanded to include all areas of the Western United States. Wells Fargo Insurance Services will serve as the founder …
Louisiana, Washington Rank High for Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Business Within the broader construction industry sector, heavy and civil engineering construction (NAICS 237) is an often overlooked segment. Yet the segment generates more than $7.6 billion in all lines …
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A man filed a claim with the Gilbert Public Schools district after his son’s high school graduation — and his own jacket — were ruined by rain at the outdoor ceremony last month. Kirk Gossett is asking for $400 in …
