CDS Business Mapping LLC., a provider in online property risk mapping, reported that Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Washington and Wisconsin have been added to the RiskMeter Online’s (www.RiskMeter.com) Distance to Fire Station Report. This brings the total …
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan reported that for the first time in the history of the Illinois Attorney General’s Top 10 Consumer Complaint list, complaints related to gasoline pricing topped the list of consumer gripes. The gasoline complaints by far …
No matter where a hurricane evacuee is currently living, they may be eligible for FEMA long-term housing assistance and must call FEMA immediately to register if they have not already done so at 800-621-FEMA (3362) (TTY: 1-800-462-7585). * Rental Assistance: …
Gov. Edward Rendell reported that Pennsylvania will decrease workers’ compensation insurance rates, saving the state’s employers approximately $100 million on their 2006 premiums. The Governor said Pennsylvania continues to cut the cost of doing business in the state. This is …
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has published an article titled, “Credit FAQ: Hotly Debated Collateralization Rule Change May Affect Insurer/Reinsurer Capital Needs,” which examines several of the issues surrounding the pros and cons of the collateralization requirements for alien reinsurers. …
National statistics showing less than one out of every five kids between the ages of four and eight is riding in a car booster seat are a sign of “failure” and must be addressed immediately, U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. …
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services announced that it has affirmed its long-term “A+” counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on U.K.-based non-life insurer QBE Insurance Co. (U.K.) Ltd. with a stable outlook. At the same time S&P said it …
The Department of Consumer and Business Services, Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) reported the conclusion of the division’s investigation into the Oct. 19, 2005 incident that killed a 31-year-old worker preparing to wash windows at a downtown Portland …
Members of the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) have adopted a new strategic long-range plan that recognizes the importance of mitigating the effects of both natural disasters and other property loss events. For most of its 30-year history, …
California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi reported the arrest of Alejandro Ruiz Lopez, 26, on felony charges of workers’ compensation fraud after an investigation revealed that Lopez allegedly falsified a claim stemming from his broken leg. Lopez was arrested by investigators …