Adjusters News

The Greenspan Co./Adjusters International Named Company of the Year

Insurance Brokers and Agents of the San Fernando Valley has recognized The Greenspan Co./Adjusters International as its 2010 Company of the Year. Each year, the association one company that has demonstrated exceptional commitment and support of our organization, according to …

Rhode Island Charges Ex-Providence Politician with Fraud

A former North Providence councilman already accused of corruption was indicted Thursday along with three others, including an on-air radio personality, of trying to rip off an insurance company by intentionally damaging a home and filing a bogus claim. A …

Illinois Disciplinary Actions Include License Denials, Suspensions, Fines

Illinois Department of Insurance Director of Insurance Michael T. McRaith has issued the following disciplinary orders for September and October 2010: Shango D. Johnson, Chicago – Insurance producer license suspended effective Sept. 8, 2010. Johnson was licensed to sell life, …

Report Confirms Florida Sinkhole Insurance Woes are Deep, Spreading

A new state report confirms sinkhole insurance claims are rising in Florida, costing insurers millions of dollars in payouts and expenses, cropping up in counties where they have not been a problem in the past, and showing no signs of …

Engle Martin Opens New Office in Texas

Commercial loss adjusting and claims management firm Engle Martin & Associates Inc. has opened a new office in Texas. The new South Texas office, located in Edinburg, is Engle Martin’s fourth Texas location. The company opened its Dallas office in …

North Carolina Insurance Adjuster Charged with Fraud

A Mecklenburg County insurance adjuster has been arrested for alleged embezzlement, according to Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin. Shaun Brown, 32, of Charlotte, has been charged with four counts of embezzlement. Investigators allege that while Brown was employed as an insurance …

Allstate Settles Claims Software Complaint with States for $10M

Allstate has agreed to pay $10 million to 45 states in a regulatory settlement involving its use of claims handling software. New York State Insurance Superintendent James J. Wrynn said the agreement follows an 18-month targeted National Association of Insurance …

Insurance Adjusters Assessing Arizona Storm Damage

Insurance adjusters representing several carriers have descended on Arizona to assess the damage caused by recent storms. Tennis-ball-sized hail and four tornadoes ripped fell on the northern part of the state this week, the National Weather Service confirmed. The storm, …

Oklahoma Updates License, CE Requirements for Work Comp Adjusters

The Oklahoma Department of Insurance issued a bulletin reminding workers’ compensation insurance adjusters they must be licensed to operate in the state. Licensed workers’ comp claims adjusters also must complete six hours of ethics continuing education as part of the …

Tennessee Tragedy: Family Had No Fire Service But Had Some Insurance

The Obion County, Tenn. family whose home burned on Sept. 29 while firefighters watched from their truck has insurance to payoff their mortgage but not enough to cover everything lost or to rebuild, according to the family and their insurance …