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

Buildings Reopen in Downtown Frankfort, Kentucky after Devastating Fire

James “Eck” Broughton saw his life go up in flames in an arson fire in downtown Frankfort, Ky., a year ago. Now he said he’s close to reopening his business, the Downtown Bar, but not after a long and expensive …

Strong Winds in Georgia Damage Homes, Blow Down Trees

Officials say a strong storm tore through suburban Atlanta last week, ripping the roof off a grocery store and sending trees crashing onto homes. Douglas County spokesman Wes Tallon says an employee at the Kroger outside Douglasville, Ga., broke an …

Karl Olson Joins Sullivan E&S in Oakland

March 10, 2008 – Orange, CA – G.J. Sullivan Co. E&S, a member of Los Angeles-based The Sullivan Group, is pleased to announce that Karl Olson has recently joined the company in their new Northern California office, located in Oakland. …

Parents of R.I. ATV Crash Victim Urge Tougher Safety, Liability Laws

The parents of a Coventry, Rhode Island woman who died in an ATV crash are calling for tougher state laws governing the vehicles. Ashley Phelps died in June when the all-terrain vehicle she was a passenger on struck some mailboxes …

Old Insurance Maps Lead to Treasure

There was a big hole dug in back of Prestige Auto Body in Kingman, Ariz., las week. At the bottom, amid assorted dirt and detritus, stood a man named Scott Given: antique dealer, old bottle enthusiast and professional treasure hunter. …

Kentucky Woman to Repay $69,414 in Workers’ Comp Case

A Marion, Ky., woman must repay $69,414 after receiving and cashing disability benefit checks for almost four years after the insured’s death, according to Kentucky Office of Insurance. According to Lyon Circuit Court records, Tanya K. Moodie, 47, was named …

Alabama Business Owners Urged to Insure Before Disaster Hits

When the roaring 170 mph winds descended on Alabama’s Lawrence County on Feb. 6, Bobby Thurman’s first thought was not the financial strength of the poultry operation he manages for Smith Poultry. As flames licked the walls of The Brick …

Study: Repealing Colorado’s No-Fault Auto Insurance Reduced Claim Costs

The repeal of Colorado’s no-faul automobile insurance law in 2004 has helped to reduce claims costs in the state, according to a recently released study by the Insurance Research Council. In 2004, the first year after Colorado repealed its no-fault …

Best Affirms Liberty Mutual’s ‘A’ Rating; Outlook Stable

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Liberty Mutual Insurance Companies and Liberty Insurance Holdings and their members. All of the companies are subsidiaries of Liberty …

Insurers Weigh-in on Georgia Auto Reform Measure

Taking a major step toward a more competitive auto market, the Georgia General Assembly passed a measure Thursday allowing file and use for private passenger auto rates above the mandated minimum liability limits, according to the American Insurance Association. Prior …