Monthly Archives: <span>January 2008</span>

InsuranceLeadz.com Verifies Customer Data Through New LeadReady™ System

Columbus, OH, Jan 29 2008 – InsuranceLeadz.com, Inc. has just launched a new comprehensive lead verification service called LeadReady™. LeadReady™ allows InsuranceLeadz.com to instantly review and check every lead that comes through the system for accuracy. By doing this InsuranceLeadz.com …

Claims Software and Web Centers to Aid Adjusters’ Efficiency in 2008

As adjusters seek ways to increase profits, reduce loss and retain customer loyalty, many are turning to advancements in claims software and online centers for solutions. Hugh Strawn, assistant vice president of the Property Loss Research Bureau expects this to …

Thute Named Claims Manager of Catlin Scottsdale

Catlin Group Limited, an international specialty property/casualty insurer and reinsurer based in Bermuda, announced that Clinton Thute has joined Catlin US as claims manager of Catlin Scottsdale. Catlin Scottsdale is the binding authority unit of Catlin US, which writes excess …

Monte Carlo Hotel-Casino Facade to be Removed; Still No Cause for Blaze

The burned exterior facade along the roof of the Monte Carlo hotel-casino will have to be removed or secured before the Las Vegas Strip resort can reopen, the chief county building inspector said. Ron Lynn, chief of the Clark County …

Mo. Governor Seeks Federal Help to Recover from Rare Winter Tornadoes

Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt is seeking federal help recovering from a storm that churned up rare winter tornadoes. Two people died, 30 others were injured and more than 400 homes were damaged in the storms that started the afternoon of …

Southern Calif. Braces for Another Storm; Mudslides Feared

Winter storms continued to soak Southern California and meteorologists warned that wetter weather was on its way. Up to 2 inches of rain fell overnight in valley and coastal areas and about double that in the mountains, National Weather Service …

Boston Office of Claims Firm Engle Martin Hires Haggis; Relocates

The Boston office of Engle Martin & Associates, Inc., a national independent insurance adjusting and claims administration firm, has hired a new adjuster and moved to expanded facilities. The office is now located south of the city at 100 Foxborough …

Bill Would Add Boating Under the Influence Violations to Driving Record

A bill introduced by Oklahoma state Senator Bill Brown would require a conviction of boating while under the influence (BUI) to be made part of an individual’s driving record. The aim of Senate Bill 1140 is to reduce the number …

Arson Task Force to Probe South Philly Fires

Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers says an arson task force is looking at four fires set at the front doors of occupied homes. They were set this month and last month in South Philadelphia. Ayers says he fears someone will …

Mass. Food Coatings Manufacturer Faces OSHA Fine

Federal regulators have proposed $192,000 in fines against an Attleboro, Mass. manufacturer whose employee lost his hand because of alleged safety violations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Mantrose-Haeuser Company Incorporated for 29 alleged repeat, willful and serious violations …