Monthly Archives: <span>January 2004</span>

Ohio Woman Pleads Guilty in $400,000 Fraud Case

Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) Director Ann Womer Benjamin announced that Brenda Dawn Johnson, 48, of Stoutsville, Ohio, reached a plea agreement yesterday in the Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas in a $400,000 insurance fraud case. Johnson, who defrauded …

Small Fire Breaks Out in Ala. Jail

Inmates at the Chilton County Jail in Alabama were temporarily evacuated last week when a fire broke out in the jail’s laundry room. No one was injured. The fire occurred at 3 p.m. “Our investigation has determined that there was …

La. Residents Encouraged to ‘Get Smart’ About Insurance in 2004

Every January, Americans make resolutions for the coming year, but most likely “getting smarter about insurance” is not at the top of their lists. However, when it comes to insurance, knowledge is your best policy. That’s why the Louisiana Department …

Wash. Skiers Warned on Pass Coverage

Washington skiers should reportedly be aware of and wary about specialized insurance coverage that promises to refund the pro-rated cost of season ski passes if skiers suffer serious injury or illness that keeps them off the slopes. A recent Associated …

Wis. Residents Urged to Check Coverage During ‘Get Smart About Insurance Week’

According to a recent survey by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), even though most Americans feel they have about the right amount of insurance coverage (72 percent), only 33 percent say they understand the details of those policies …

N.J. Man Charged with $13,500 Insurance Fraud

New Jersey Attorney General Peter Harvey announced that the Division of Criminal Justice – Office of Insurance Fraud Prosecutor has charged a Cape May County man with attempting to claim more than $13,500 in insurance money by falsely reporting that …

Fla. to Kick Off ‘Get Smart About Insurance Week’ on Monday

Have you added on to your home? Had a baby? Started a new business? If so, you could be due an insurance checkup. “An annual insurance checkup will protect your family’s financial health and give you peace of mind,” said …

Calif. Commissioner Reminds of Importance of Going Over Coverages

California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi is urging consumers with homeowners, health and auto insurance to take stock of current coverages and make important adjustments Even though it’s now the second full week of the New Year, it’s never too late …

Winter Driving Can Make for Slick Conditions

Auto accident claims increase in frequency by 12 percent in January and February in comparison to non-winter months, according to a recent analysis of claims incidence at Travelers Property Casualty Corp. “Snow storms and icy conditions present a particular set …

PCI Says Competition Only Solution to Mass. Auto Dilemma

The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America has recommenced its attack on the restrictive Massachusetts auto market, noting that just as the number of companies writing private passenger auto insurance in the state has continued to decline in recent years, …