Monthly Archives: <span>April 2007</span>

U.S. to Probe 2005 W. Va. Mine Death

The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration has decided to investigate a fatal 2005 West Virginia coal truck accident after all. MSHA and the state Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training did not investigate the Nov. 8, 2005 death …

Maryland Neighborhoods Embracing ‘Traffic Calming’ Bumps and Circles

Baltimore area residents, worried about speeding and other dangerous driving in their neighborhoods, have started to demand so-called “traffic calming” programs such as speed bumps and traffic circles. Steve McKew, president of the Catonsville Recreation and Parks Council, is one …

Bush Administration Releases Plan to Combat ID Theft

Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras announced completion of the President’s Identity Theft Task Force strategic plan to combat identity theft. The plan focuses on ways to improve the effectiveness of criminal prosecutions …

Everest Re Q1 Earnings Report; Conference Call Today, Details

The Bermuda-based Everest Re Group reported record first quarter after-tax operating income, which excludes realized capital gains and losses, of $267.9 million, or $4.13 per diluted share, a 69.7 percent increase compared to $157.9 million, or $2.41 per diluted share, …

PartnerRe Q1 Net Down 13%

Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. reported a dip in first quarter net income of a little more than 13 percent to $169.266 million compared to $193.243 million in the same period last year. Other highlights from the report included the following: – …

XL to Release Q1 Earnings Today; Conference Call Details

Bermuda-based XL Capital Ltd. plans to release its first quarter 2007 financial results after the close of regular stock market trading hours today, April 24, 2007. A conference call to discuss the Company’s results will be held at 10:00 a.m. …

ACE Earnings Release; Conference Call Details

Bermuda-based ACE Limited expects to issue its first quarter earnings release and financial supplement after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time today, April 24, 2007. “A copy of the documents will be available promptly following such issuance in the Investor Information section …

Regan Named Program Manager for Fraud Investigation Program

Darlyn Regan has been promoted to program manager of the California State Compensation Insurance Fund’s Fraud Investigation Program. Regan began her State Fund career as a claims adjuster for the organization’s Santa Ana, Calif., District Office in 1988. As a …

Montana Driver History Records, Vehicle Records Available Online

Officials with the Montana’s Motor Vehicle Division announced two online search services that will allow access to vehicle and driver history information online. With the Driver History Records Service, people can search information recorded with the MVD to get individual …

Colorado Offers Identity Theft Repair “Kit”

Colorado Attorney General John Suthers has released an Identity Theft Repair Kit to help combat the growing threat of identity theft in the state. The 21-page booklet will provide useful information on how to prevent identity theft and what to …