Wyoming News

13 High-Accident Detroit Intersections Targeted for Improvements

AAA Michigan, the City of Detroit, Wayne County and Michigan Department of Transportation will share the costs of a joint road improvement project that is designed to bring badly needed safety enhancements to two of Detroit’s most congested corridors. The …

Working with Blowouts, Knock-for-Knocks and Other Oil Patch Oddities

One of the big issues facing small- to mid-size oil and gas operators and contractors these days is the need to determine how much risk they are willing to carry themselves and how much they want to transfer to an …

IIABA SURVEY REPORTS NEARLY 2.5 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS LOST HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE PAST TWO YEARS:

A new independent consumer survey conducted for the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) confirms that non-renewals and premium increases are becoming more common in the current homeowners insurance market. The national survey determined that nearly 2.5 million …

Working with Blowouts, Knock-for-Knocks and Other Oil Patch Oddities

One of the big issues facing small- to mid-size oil and gas operators and contractors these days is the need to determine how much risk they are willing to carry themselves and how much they want to transfer to an …

Community First Acquires Wyoming Insurance Agency

An affiliate of Fargo, N.D.-based Community First Bankshares Inc. has acquired Larry Levitt Insurance Inc., located in Rock Springs, Wyo. It is the 15th insurance agency purchase since 2000, according to a statement released by the company. Forty-nine of the …

Alliance Calls New DE Credit Scoring Regulation a ‘Fair Compromise’

The Alliance of American Insurers has issued an announcement indicating that a final Delaware Department of Insurance regulation governing property/casualty insurers’ use of credit-based insurance scores that will go into effect June 1 is “fair to both consumers and insurers …

IIABA Survey Reports Nearly 2.5 Million Households Lost Homeowners Coverage Past Two Years

A new independent consumer survey conducted for the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) confirms that non-renewals and premium increases are becoming more common in the current homeowners insurance market. The national survey determined that nearly 2.5 million …

NCOIL Credit-Based Scoring Model Reportedly Gaining Momentum

The National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) credit-based scoring model is gaining momentum after the first four months of this year’s state legislative season, an official of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) reports. NAMIC Vice President of …

BOP

Nuts & Bolts: Superior Access is now offering a new BOP (Office Package Program) through a carrier with an AM Best Rating of “A+ XV”. Will entertain new ventures with a minimum of three years experience in their field. Agents …

Alliance Disappointed with Fail of Credit Scoring Bill in Mont.

The Alliance of American Insurers is disappointed that the Montana Legislature has failed to pass a bill that would have struck a fair compromise on regulating how insurers use consumer credit histories in underwriting and rating policies. The bill, SB …