A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of “B++” (Good) and an issuer credit rating of “bbb” to UK-based Interglobal Insurance Company Limited (IIC) with a stable outlook. “The ratings reflect the strong risk-adjusted capitalization, low loss ratio …
Two Pennsylvania men have been sentenced to a combined 35 years in state prison for their roles in an auto theft ring responsible for thefts of more than $3 million worth of vehicles, according to New Jersey Attorney General Stuart …
An Albuquerque couple has been accused of defrauding the New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration. Rafael and Elvia M. Herrera, owners of Rafa’s Roofing Inc., were indicted on charges of forgery; fraud; and false applications, claims, proof of loss. The state …
One insurer, Brickstreet Mutual, now dominates West Virginia’s workers’ compensation market but that should change by the end of next summer. “We are working on being able to open the market to other commercial carriers in July of 2008,” said …
The General Assembly in Raleigh agreed last week to remove a 25-year-old exception to the state’s child safety seat law after federal regulators said it would keep them from giving North Carolina a $1 million grant. The bill, which in …
The men and women who usually have a sympathetic ear for customers will be on extra alert for drinkers who drive. Harrisonburg, Virginia has been selected by the nonprofit Foundation For Alcohol Responsibility as the first test city in what …
Fire officials are investigating 35 suspected arsons of vacant homes in the city since January. “It is possibly some gang involvement. Some of it may even be copy cats, people taking advantage of the times and what is happening right …
The Arizona Department of Insurance has released the latest edition of its “Automobile Insurance Premium Comparison” to aid consumers with comparison shopping for auto insurance. The publication contains price quotes from 75 insurers for a dozen different driver scenarios, highlighting …
The Senate on Saturday voted to allow same-sex partners of state workers to buy into the state’s health insurance program, even as opponents charged it was a stealth attempt to clear a path for legalized gay marriage. Supporters said they …
In his decision to again disallow a class action suit against State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. regarding “slab” claims from damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, U.S. District Court Judge L.T. Senter Jr. said he believes there are too many …