October 22, 2009
Farmers in northern Wyoming are beginning to file crop insurance claims for losses they suffered when sugar beets and other crops froze earlier this month. Larry French of Farm Bureau Financial Services and Insurance in Powell says he has contacted …
October 21, 2009
An insurance industry think tank has concluded that 25 public and quasi-public workers’ compensation insurance plans perform better financially than the private market in a number of performance categories and at least as well when it comes to the bottom …
October 19, 2009
The Obama administration reported that nearly 6,000 people were killed and a half-million injured last year in vehicle crashes connected to driver distraction, a striking indication of the dangers of using mobile devices behind the wheel. The Transportation Department recently …
October 16, 2009
New York regulators have fined 43 insurance agents and brokers a total of $42,650 for accepting kickbacks, or failing to supervise staff who accepted kickbacks, to steer customers to certain auto glass repair shops, the New York State Insurance Department …
September 21, 2009
Budget Imbalance “The budget of the department is $10 million. The CEO of State Farm makes more than that.” —Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney discussing what it’s like to oppose giant State Farm and its bid for a 45% homeowners …
September 21, 2009
Proud, Not Embarrassed “We are absolutely not embarrassed. In fact, we’re very proud of the success that Pinnacol has realized for the state of Colorado. We are very proud that we have a very viable, stable, competitive system in Colorado.” …
September 21, 2009
A federal official who’s been studying Wyoming’s high rate of workplace fatalities said the state needs to foster an environment where workers regard following safety procedures as proof of their professionalism, not as a sign of weakness. Dr. George A. …
September 21, 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. Misc. Medical Malpractice Market Detail: NAS Insurance Services Inc. gives agents the ability to provide …
September 21, 2009
When Fun ‘n Games at Work Take a Bad Turn Phyllis Young and her co-worker and friend, Sarah Bales, won the hula-hoop contest and the balloon toss, making them the favorites to also win the three-legged sack race. Young and …
September 14, 2009
Following President Barack Obama’s offer of compromise on an issue that has long divided Washington, congressional health care negotiators are considering proposals to foster alternatives to medical malpractice lawsuits. The possibility that malpractice changes could be part of health care …