January 29, 2008
Tim Goeller has been named zone vice president of State Auto’s Middle Market Insurance (SAMMI) Western Zone office in Peoria (Phoenix), Ariz. “Tim arrived in Phoenix just over a year ago and quickly familiarized himself with the market and all …
January 28, 2008
Bryan Horn is convinced he recently lost his job at a Utah County credit union because he’s gay. He said he was forced to resign, four days after telling his boss he intended to marry his partner. “They were just …
January 27, 2008
Text messaging is all the rage. Hopefully, not a road rage. An increasing number of state lawmakers are concerned by the rash of accidents caused by text-happy drivers. Although many states already have laws that require cell phone-users to wear …
January 27, 2008
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. Three Year Policies — EPLI Nuts & Bolts: International Excess is offering online quotes at …
January 27, 2008
The Workers’ Compensation Fund, one of Utah’s largest insurers, is working to recover a stolen laptop that held personal data records for some 2,800 people. The laptop was taken Dec. 9 from an auditor’s car parked in the garage of …
January 22, 2008
Utah lawmakers may consider restricting or revoking driving privilege cards for undocumented immigrants when the 2008 Legislature convenes this week. Created in 2005, the cards allow immigrants to drive legally — with insurance — without having other valid state identification. …
January 18, 2008
Defying White House veto threats, the Democratic-controlled House this week passed sweeping mine safety legislation aimed at preventing future underground disasters like the one that took nine lives last year at Crandall Canyon mine in Utah. Republican and mining industry …
January 15, 2008
Conshohocken, Pa.-based NSM Insurance Group has hired Curtis Rosser to the position of Western States Business Development Manager for all NSM Insurance Group Programs. The company’s western region includes Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada and Utah. According to Geof …
January 13, 2008
Despite a decline in fatal accidents, federal statistics show 2007 was the second deadliest year since 2002 for U.S. coal miners. According to the Mine Safety and Health Administration, 32 miners died on the job last year, including eight in …
January 13, 2008
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. Small Residential General Contractors Nuts & Bolts: NSM Insurance Group is offering coverage for general …