February 16, 2010
Three days before the deadly explosion at a Connecticut natural gas power plant, a federal agency that investigates chemical accidents recommended urgent changes to national safety standards for clearing gas from pipes. But even if those changes had been in …
February 12, 2010
The Wyoming Legislature has given its first approval to a bill that would prohibit the use of electronic wireless communication devices for sending text or electronic mail messages while driving. Senate File 20 is sponsored by Sen. Floyd Esquibel, D-Cheyenne, …
February 10, 2010
National Contractors Insurance Company, Inc., a Risk Retention Group (“NCIC”), A.M. Best Rated B+ (Good), is expanding from 25 to 35 states, with their Commercial General Liability coverage now being made available in Alabama, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Mississippi, …
February 5, 2010
On a 2-1 vote, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board yesterday recommended that national fuel gas codes be changed to improve safety when gas pipes are being purged of air during maintenance or installation of new piping. The federal recommendations came …
January 24, 2010
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. Home Builders & Artisans Contractor’s GL Market Detail: Northern Star Management offers access to a …
January 10, 2010
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. Stop All ID Fraud Market Detail: USX/S offers agents access to real ID theft protection …
January 4, 2010
Foremost Insurance Group of Caledonia, Mich., is expanding its Dwelling Fire program in New Mexico and Wyoming, to accept more landlord and rental property customers, and offer lower rates and new, larger discounts. Typically known as the solution for hard-to-place …
December 30, 2009
As of Jan. 1, 2010, all cigarettes sold in Texas must be certified fire standard compliant (FSC), the Texas Department of Insurance and the State Fire Marshal’s Office announced. All FSC cigarettes will be marked near the Universal Product Code …
December 29, 2009
Low labor and material costs and increased competition for government work drove down prices and allowed more road and bridge construction for less money in Wyoming in 2009, officials say. The Wyoming Department of Transportation used about $160 million in …
December 20, 2009
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. Surety and Fidelity Bonds for Hard-To-Place Clients Market Detail: Gilbert Trujillo Insurance Services offers a …