Insurance companies will be prohibited from using credit records to cancel or not renew current policyholders under rules adopted by the Oregon Insurance Division. The division developed the rules in response to consumer complaints about the growing use of credit-based …
The Arizona Department of Insurance Fraud Unit assisted the Phoenix Police Department’s Fugitive Apprehension and Investigations Detail in arresting Juan Reyes Marrufo, 35, Maricela Armenta, 34, and Cristina Rodriguez, 32. These individuals were allegedly part of a large-scale auto fraud …
Texas lawmakers introduced two bills in Texas legislature that aim to control rising insurance rates in the state. Texas State Senator Troy Fraser of Horseshoe Bay announced the filing of Senate Bill 310, requiring insurance companies doing business in Texas …
CDS Business Mapping, a provider in online hazard mapping, has added crime scores to the RiskMeter Online (www.riskmeter.com). The scores use predictive modeling technology to estimate the risk of crime for any location in the U.S. based upon demographic and …
Legislation with language that corrupts the primary purpose of alternative dispute resolution is pending in three states so far this year and others could be forthcoming, according to the Alliance of American Insurers (AAI). The states are Connecticut, Minnesota and …
The National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII) filed an amicus brief this week with the Illinois Supreme Court to dispute an attempt by the Illinois trial bar to regulate the insurance industry in the courtroom. “The National Association of Independent …
The ISO Claim Search User Meeting will be held March 13 at the Wyndham Hotel in Dallas. For more information, log onto:meetings@iso.com
Assured Performance Network (APN) named Janet Chaney as regional manager for Assured Performance Network. Chaney’s initial focus will be as western regional manager helping grow and support the network in 10 major target markets and territories. Through the late 1980 …
J. Robert Gambell recently joined Engle Martin & Associates Inc. as senior manager in their Philadelphia office. Gambell, formerly an assistant vice president with Caliber One Indemnity, has over 13 years claims management experience including nine as a senior manager. …
Elizabeth Lestan has been named head of Zurich Global Energy’s Risk Engineering. As head of risk engineering, Lestan will be responsible for all global risk management services, coordinating risk-engineering analysis for onshore and offshore energy risks. She will also manage …