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

N.J. Agent Offers Guilty Plea in Stealing $22,500

New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice Director Vaughn McKoy announced that a Camden County insurance agent has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $22,000 from more than a dozen insurance customers. According to Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Greta Gooden-Brown, Robert Stone, …

Former Ill. Prosecutor Has Probation Revoked

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said a former Macon County assistant state’s attorney is going to jail after his probation was revoked for a July 2003 conviction on two counts of reckless conduct. Former Assistant State’s Attorney Jerry G. Finney, …

Fireman’s Fund Finalizes $1 Million Commitment to San Diego County Firefighters

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company (FFIC) has fulfilled a $1 million pledge to the firefighting community in San Diego County for equipment, fire prevention tools, firefighter training and community fire safety education. During a lunchtime ceremony this week, the company awarded …

Md. Insurer Raises Rates for 6,000 Doctors

In what state legislators call a looming medical malpractice insurance crisis, the debate has focused on trial lawyers and incompetent doctors. Less attention has been paid to the Medical Mutual Liability Insurance Society of Maryland, whose rate increases for 6,000 …

Best Affirms Oriental Fire & Marine ‘B++’ Rating

A.M. Best Co. announced that it has affirmed the financial strength rating of “B++” (Very Good) of South Korea’s Oriental Fire & Marine Insurance Company Ltd. with a stable outlook. “The rating reflects Oriental’s consistent and stable operating performance, high-quality …

Best Affirms Dongbu Insurance ‘A-‘ Rating

A.M. Best Co. announced that it has affirmed the financial strength rating of “A-” (Excellent) of South Korea’s Dongbu Insurance Company Limited with a stable outlook. “The rating reflects the company’s excellent capitalization, solid market position and persistency in operating …

Ohio Medical Malpractice Commission Meets Tomorrow for 18th Time

The Ohio Medical Malpractice Commission will hold its 18th meeting tomorrow at 1 p.m. EST. The commission will hear testimony regarding the feasibility of a patient compensation fund, the effectiveness of medical malpractice caps and the effect of tort reform …

eAutoclaims Reports Progress on Newly Formed Special Markets Group

Florida-based eAutoclaims Inc. announced the early success of its recently formed Special Markets Group. The Special Markets Group includes the eAutoclaims personnel who are charged with executing the activities of the recently announced co-marketing agreement with ADP Claims Services Group …

Farmers Survey Says Some Drivers Have the Rage

More than 10 percent of drivers admit they have intentionally cut off other drivers or have wanted to force them off the road during the past year, according to a recent survey by Farmers Insurance Group. Of the 1,001 drivers …

Adjuster Killed In Tampa, Foul Play Suspected

A Florida insurance adjuster was found slain in a river near a hurricane-damaged rental home she was supposed to inspect and the tenant was being questioned. Katrina Anne Froeschle, 25, had been sent to the home on the Hillsborough River …