West News
News for January 2007
January 31, 2007
- California AG Reaches $8 Million Settlement with Bayer Corp.
- California Surplus Line Premiums Top $6 Billion
- Freon Leak Sends More than Two Dozen to Washington Hospitals
- Arizona Lawmakers Move to Raise Burden of Proof on ER Suits
- Washington Commissioner Issues Multiple Fines, Enforcement Actions
January 30, 2007
- Safeco Reports Fourth Quarter Net Income of $216.4 million
- Oregon Company Recalls Smoked Ham
- Calif. Workers' Comp Reforms Reducing Physical Therapy, Chiropractic Utilization
January 29, 2007
- Eqecat Analysis Predicts Risk for Insured Losses from U.S. Hurricanes Higher
- Feds Approve Emergency Loans for Snowbound Colorado Ranchers
- Safeco Fourth Quarter Conference Called Changed to 12 p.m EST
- Calif. Farmers and Workers Get Aid after Freeze Destroys Crops
- Ex-NFL Star Terrell Davis Settles Lawsuit against Insurance Company
- NovaPro Risk Solutions Relocates San Diego Office
January 26, 2007
- Calif. Commissioner, Governor Assess Damage from Agricultural Freeze
- Colo. Ranchers Still Struggling to Reach Cattle Stranded By Snow
- Small Quakes Shake Old Faithful Area
January 25, 2007
- Calif. State Fund Offers Credit Extension for Cold Snap
- Washington Fraud Unit Collections Up in 2006
- Western Security Surplus Restructures
January 24, 2007
- Calif. Citrus Growers Expected to File 3,000 Claims from Cold Snap
- Rare Snow Storm Surprises Arizona, While Colorado Struck Again
- Oregon Ski Fatality Raises Concerns about Safety
January 23, 2007
- Calif. Issues Declaration of Insurance Emergency in Agricultural Freeze
- Hawaii Commissioner Talks with Japanese, Chinese Governments
January 22, 2007
- Mercury General To Announce Q4 Results on Feb. 12
- Study: Many California Hospitals Will Not Meet Deadline for Earthquake Safety Measures
- Calif. Farmers Still Assessing Damage After 5-Day Freeze
- Hundreds of Seattle Residents Want City to Pay for Flood Damage
January 19, 2007
- Oregon Task Force Aims to Improve Construction Environment
- Freezing Temperatures Wreak Havoc on Calif. Agriculture, Water Pipes
- WCRI Report Examines Nevada Workers' Comp System
January 18, 2007
- Man's Cell Phone Ignites in Pocket, Causing Serious Burns
- Next Casper Mountain Fire Could Be Far More Damaging
- New Mexico Auditor Proposes to Conduct More Fraud Investigations
- Monterey County Contractor Accused of Leaving Workers Without Workers' Comp
- California CPCU Chapters Host First Annual Golf Tournament
January 17, 2007
- Fountains, Pipes Freeze as Las Vegas Endures Record Chill
- Report: 148 Places around Hawaii Lack Emergency Sirens
- Silicon Valley Oenophiles on Alert after Brazen Wine Heist
- Nevada Attorney General Appoints Munro Chief of Staff
- Online Service Launched to Manage Weather Risk
January 16, 2007
- California Citrus Growers Face Big Losses as Cold Snap Continues
- Catholic Healthcare West Agrees to Settlement
January 15, 2007
- Washington Rep. Wants To Require Drivers to Purchase Vehicle Liability Insurance
- Wyoming Last in Highway Safety Laws
January 12, 2007
- Lawmakers Pushing FEMA to Speed Up Aid for Colorado Plains
- Report: More Insurance Costs Being Shifted to Montana Workers
- California Hosts Hearing on Workers' Comp Medical Fee Schedule
- Washington Warns Against Unqualified Contractors
- Wyoming Miners Trapped After Substation Failed
January 11, 2007
- 101 Indicted in Calif. Insurance Fraud Sting
- Oregon Proposal on Auto Insurance Surcharge Losing Support
- California Community Colleges Offer Entry-Level Insurance Classes
- Espanola, N.M., Agent Sentenced for Embezzlement
January 10, 2007
- FEMA Offers Aid to Colorado Storm Victims
- Schwarzenegger Proposes Sweeping Plan to Cover Uninsured
- San Diego Natural History Museum Offers Fire Protection Workshops
January 9, 2007
- Calif. Insurance Commissioner Poizner Sworn In
- New Mexico Insurance Division Offers Auto Premium Comparision Guide
- Safeco Hosts Fourth Quarter Conference Call
- Report: Calif. Health Insurers Deny Policies over Jobs, Medications
- Utah Bill Would Mandate Insurance Pay for Gastric Bypass
January 8, 2007
- California Reaches Agreement with Insurers Over Legal Fees
- Poizner to Take Oath of Office as California's New Commissioner
- Colorado Casualty Celebrates 25 Years, Expands Personal Lines in West
- Six Arrested in Calif. Insurance Fraud Scheme, 16 Others Wanted
- Former California Lawmaker Gets High-Paying Appointment
January 5, 2007
- Safeco Estimates its Pacific Northwest Windstorm Losses at $20 Million
- Calif. Announces $295 Million in Additional Distributions to Executive Life Policyholders
- Billings, Mont. Man Sentenced for Insurance Fraud
- Worldwide Facilities and Heritage General Offer Professional Medical Liability Seminar
January 4, 2007
- BW Insurance Agency Acquires Contractor's Insurance Services
- Fewer Pedestrians Killed in 2006
- State Farm Drops Auto, Homeowners Rates Nearly $500 Million in Calif.
- Association Applauds Idaho's Deal's Appointment
- In Memoriam: Arizona's Paul H. Jones, "Mr. Insurance of Arizona," Dies
January 3, 2007
- IBA West Files Reply Brief with Calif. Office of Administrative Law
- Authorities Work to Bring Hay, Groceries to Plains
- Witness: Tiger Devoured Keeper's Arm in San Francisco Zoo Mauling
- 2006 Deadliest Year for Boaters, Watercraft Users in Arizona
- Calif. Workers' Comp Commission Elects Wilson Chairman
January 2, 2007