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News for April 2007
April 30, 2007
- Ariz. Governor Napolitano Signs Captive Insurance Law
- Gas Tanker Crash Melts California Bay Area Overpass
- Feds Investigate Albuquerque-Based Surety Company
April 27, 2007
- StanCorp Financial Group Reports Q1 Income, Favorable Claims Experience
- Industry Associations Urge Wash. Governor to Veto Fair Conduct Act
- Calif. Pre-Paid Funeral Insurance Scam Targets Elderly
- Viso of George Viso Insurance Loses Bout with Cancer
April 26, 2007
- Signed Liability Waiver May Not Protect Against Gross Negligence
- Calif. Assembly Insurance Committee Passes Fraud Measure
- Countrywide Reports Q1 Insurance Net Earnings of $180 Million
- Recall: Meat Distributor Blames E. coli Contamination on Slaughterhouse
- Ore. Senate Committee To Allow Preteens on ATVs
April 25, 2007
- Las Vegas Area Tops National List for Stolen Cars
- Survey: California Susceptible to Class Action Lawsuits
- Pinnacol Issues $60 Million in Dividends to Colo. Policyholders
- Watson Appointed Program Manager for Sacramento Group Program
April 24, 2007
- Wash. Passes Commissioner-Backed Market Conduct Program
- Colorado Offers Identity Theft Repair "Kit"
- Regan Named Program Manager for Fraud Investigation Program
- Montana Driver History Records, Vehicle Records Available Online
April 23, 2007
- FBI Raid Latest Question Facing Arizona Congressman Rick Renzi
- Hogan Appointed Claims Manager for Calif. State Fund
April 20, 2007
April 19, 2007
- Calif. Office of Administrative Law Repeals DOI Agent/Broker "Precedential Decision"
- Calif. State Fund To Receive $46,000 in Workers' Comp Fraud Case
- Argo Insurance Group To Host Green Building Seminar
- Fireman's Fund Expands Wildfire Protection Services in Calif.
April 18, 2007
- Calif. State Fund Hires Two Amid Ongoing Investigation
- Insurance Associations Urge Wash. Governor to Veto Fair Conduct Act
- Mercury General to Report Q1 Results on May 7
- Farmers Insurance Makes Staff Promotions
April 17, 2007
- Insurers Association Voices Concern Over Washington 'Bad Faith' Bill
- Oregon Establishes Toll-Free Consumer Complaint Line
- Ariz. Man Arrested for Impersonating a Chiropractor
April 16, 2007
- Uncivil Wash. Lawmakers OK Insurance Fair Conduct Act
- Utah Court: Agents Should Take Care When Making Verbal Promises
- Arizona Appeals Court Rules Pain Not Equal to Injury
April 13, 2007
April 12, 2007
- Idaho Offers Online Services for Surplus Line Brokers
- Twister Leaves Body of Work for Auto Shops
- Utah's Uninsured Rate Continues to Rise
- Calif. Agents Alliance To Host Golf Tournament
April 11, 2007
- CIG University Offers Accredited Courses in Calif., Nev., Ore.
- Long Beach Broker-Agents to Pay Restitution for Bogus Insurance
- Poll: Washington Drivers Support Cell Phone Legislation
- Monarch E&S Establishes Professional Lines Department
April 10, 2007
- Colo. Senators Vote Down Bill Requiring Medical Payments Coverage
- SullivanCurtisMonroe Names Five New Owners
- ACIC Elects Cheldin, Bissell Officers
April 9, 2007
- Washington Passes ID Theft Law
- Uncivil Debate: Wash. House Lawmaker Slams Majority Leader's Spouse
- Federal Rule Threatening Trees, Shrubs on California Levees
- Calif. CPCU Chapters Host Golf Tournament May 9
April 6, 2007
- Magazine: Drivers in Cheyenne, Wyo., 2 N.C. Cities among Worst
- New Mexico Insured Tornado Losses Estimated at $16.5 Million
- Calif. Lawsuit Alleges Age Discrimination in Circuit City Layoffs
April 5, 2007
- Levees Protecting West Sacramento Need $8.5 Million in Repairs
- Study: Calif. Leads Nation in Fraud Convictions
- Claremont, Calif.'s $17.5 Million Deal with Homeowners in Wildfire Suit
April 4, 2007
- Case of Wrongly Arrested WTO Protesters Settled for $1 million
- Bush Declares Disaster for N.M.'s Curry, Quay Counties
- Corps Finds Much of Miles City, Mont., in 100-Year Flood Plain
- CPCU Society To Host National Leadership Institute Course
April 3, 2007
- Penn Valley, Calif., Agent Sentenced for Fraud and Petty Theft
- Calif. Assoc. of Independent Insurance Adjusters Hosts Certification Programs
April 2, 2007