Those affected by the severe storms and flooding that struck Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties beginning Aug. 1 can call toll-free to register for federal help, disaster officials announced. The number can be used to register for a wide range …
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), immediately after being contacted by the state, has authorized the use of federal funds to help California fight the Oregon Fire burning near the town of Cherokee in Butte …
Following Assembly approval of SB 494, the Association of California Insurance Companies (ACIC) today vowed to continue its fight against the bill – which reportedly would financially benefit trial lawyers at the expense of California consumers and businesses. “We are …
A federal judge for the District of Nevada ruled Nevada’s statute that precludes out-of-state insurance brokers from conducting business in the state without the countersignature of a resident agent is unconstitutional. The decision by U.S. District Judge James C. Mahan …
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed a bill this week requiring the installation of fire sprinkler systems in all public and private college and university dormitories by 2013. “With his approval of this legislation, the Governor has demonstrated his commitment to …
Policyholders with questions regarding their coverage for damage caused by Hurricane Charley can contact their insurance agent or company representative. To assist consumers, special toll- free numbers have been set up by insurance companies. This and other hurricane-related information can …
The U.S. Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited John Carlo Inc. for allegedly exposing workers to trenching hazards that led to the death of a worker at a Jacksonville job site. The agency is proposing $74,000 …
A Harris County, Texas jury awarded $24.7 million to the family of a woman who died in a crash with a drunken driver four years ago, the Associated Press reported. The civil jury found Jeffrey Lamont Tate responsible for $14.82 …
New Jersey’s U.S. senators are maintaining that many residents affected by last month’s flooding in Burlington and Camden counties are being denied monetary relief because of narrowly defined federal flood insurance coverage. The Democrats said the Federal Emergency Management Agency …
ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of The ACE Group of Companies, announced that its Global Terrorism Unit is introducing a new insurance policy that protects businesses from losses caused by the need to evacuate from their premises due …