According to a bulletin from Newark, Calif.-based Risk Management Solutions, threats from hurricanes will remain high this season, which officially began yesterday. The company, one of the world’s leading providers of products and services for the management of catastrophe risk, …
Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell released workplace injury data showing an increase in accidents, injuries and deaths in the state in 2002, and launched a targeted “Call Before You Dig” awareness campaign as part of his effort to improve workplace …
The Michigan Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA) said that any attempt to weaken or repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet law will increase deaths and injuries for cyclists and raise insurance and medical costs. The House of Representatives is now considering …
A new group of territorial program administrators has introduced a program for specialty trade contractors involved in commercial and residential construction. The group, Construction Insurance Solutions (CIS), is comprised of Dayton, Ohio-based Norman-Spencer, McKernan Agency Inc. (NSM), Houston-based RISC Inc. …
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger announced the expansion of the department’s movement to investigate insurance fraud and educate Kansas consumers about protecting themselves from illegal activity. Jerry Wells has been appointed director of the newly created anti-fraud division. Previously, he …
One of every 200 registered 1995 Saturn SLs were stolen last year, making it 2003’s most stolen vehicle, according to a report from Chicago auto claims software provider CCC Information Services Inc. The 1998 Acura Integra and 1994 Saturn SL …
The latest tools in surveillance technology – “Joey and “Whisper” – are joining the fight against no-fault insurance fraud in New York City, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). AutoOne Insurance Company of Melville, NY, a Limited Assignment …
Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are touring storm damaged counties in Kentucky today to determine if the commonwealth qualifies for federal disaster relief. The Governor’s Office and Kentucky Emergency Management officials are drafting a letter that will …
Last month, a panel of the Institute of Medicine, part of the National Academy of Sciences, reported that toxic mold in homes was not likely to cause serious health problems for most people. The panel of epidemiologists, toxicologists and pediatricians …
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that California has received $64.8 million in federal funds to assist victims of violent crime. “This money will allow California to better help crime victims,” said Schwarzenegger. “Victims of crime deserve this assistance so that they …