Utah News

Minn. Western National Announces 1st Quarter Financial Results

Western National Insurance Group today reported on its financial results for 2007 through March 31. These numbers reflect the pooled results of Western National Mutual Insurance Co., Western National Assurance Co., Farmers Home Mutual Insurance Co., Western Home Insurance Co. …

DemoTech Gives American Liberty Insurance “A” Rating

Salt Lake City-based American Liberty Insurance, a workers’ compensation insurer for Utah businesses, has received an “A” rating by DemoTech, an actuarial consulting and financial analysis firm. DemoTech Inc. awards its awards its Financial Stability Ratings yearly to respective insurance …

TDI’s Selden to Present at Central Texas CPCU Chapter Event

Audrey Selden, senior associate commissioner – Consumer Protection at the Texas Department of Insurance will be the keynote speaker at the Central Texas Chapter CPCU Society’s May luncheon meeting. Selden will speak on the Texas Department of Insurance’s disaster response …

“The Big I” State Associations Co-Sponsor Agribusiness Conference

“The Big I” associations of Colorado, Kansas, Idaho, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, and Washingto are co-sponsoring Insurance Skills Center’s Agribusiness Conference in Denver on June 25-26, 2007. The Rocky Mountain Agribusiness Conference will focus on farm and agribusiness insurance risks. Participants …

Case Law Watch

Anti-assignment Clause Holloway v. Republic Indemnity Co. of America (Oregon, Nov. 16, 2006) Ruling: At issue on this appeal was whether an anti-assignment clause that provided that “[y]our rights or duties under this policy may not be transferred without our …

Case Law Watch

Anti-assignment Clause Holloway v. Republic Indemnity Co. of America (Oregon, Nov. 16, 2006) Ruling: At issue on this appeal was whether an anti-assignment clause that provided that “[y]our rights or duties under this policy may not be transferred without our …

My New Markets

Commercial Auto Nuts & Bolts: Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc. has a commercial auto liability and physical damage coverage program for the standard market. Extra heavy vehicles are accepted, and “Sym 1” is available on fleets of more than five. …

My New Markets

Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality Nuts & Bolts: The Great Outdoors Insurance Program written by Gillingham & Associates provides comprehensive coverage for Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality industries. Classes: guest ranches, guides & outfitters, resorts, hunting & fishing lodges, RV parks & …

My New Markets

Mortgage Company E&O/Fidelity Bond Nuts & Bolts: SUA Inc. has insurance packages for the mortgage industry covering both mortgage brokers and bankers. Coverages include professional liability, fidelity/crime bond, mortgage impairment and employment practices liability. Dollars: $300,000 to $5 million. Carrier: …

My New Markets

Earthquake Nuts and Bolts: Wholesale Connection Insurance Services, located in Woodland Hills, Calif., added a new carrier to its list of Earthquake markets in California. Dollars: Capacity in zones A, B and E is $2,500,000 for primary and $5 million …