The U.S. Supreme Court is refusing to enter a politically charged case from West Virginia, a major coal producing state, that involves a large punitive damages award and allegations of bias by a state judge. In an order this week, …
West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin may ask the Legislature next year to end West Virginia’s practice of electing its judiciary along partisan political lines, at least for the state’s circuit court judges. Manchin has approached the state’s Judicial Association seeking …
Donegal Group Inc. recently reported that it had completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding capital stock of Sheboygan Falls Insurance Co. The acquisition was approximately $12 million, which includes a surplus contribution of $8.5 million to support the …
10 The jail sentence in years given a West Virginia woman found guilty of submitting false insurance claims for jewelry. According to state officials, Sherry Kay Peyton, of Williamstown, submitted two separate claims for the same piece of jewelry that …
The West Virginia Supreme Court says a man who found a piece of scalpel in his thumb can’t press his claim because he waited too long to file his lawsuit. In a 4-1 ruling, the high court said Paul and …
Safeco Insurance and Ohio Casualty, both Liberty Mutual Agency Markets companies, recently announced key management appointments to lead their respective personal and commercial lines operations in their Mid-Atlantic territory. Matt L. Warye was named vice president, Safeco Insurance, and Mid-Atlantic …
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a-” of Rockhill Insurance Group and its four pool members led by Arizona-based Rockhill Insurance Company (RIC). The outlook for all …
A West Virginian woman has been sentenced to up to 10 years for submitting false insurance claims for jewelry. According to state officials, Sherry Kay Peyton, of Williamstown, who plead guilty in May 2008 was sentenced on Nov.6 by the …
$11.5 Billion The amount U.S. property/casualty insurers are expected to pay homeowners and businesses for third-quarter property losses resulting from a total of 11 catastrophes in 22 states, according to preliminary analysis by ISO’s Property Claim Services (PCS) unit. PCS …
West Virgina voters have approved a measure that will allow the Greenbrier Resort to add casino gambling to its list of four-star amenities. Voters rejected a similar proposal in 2000, but this year’s measure was backed by several unions that …
