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Fireman’s Fund Launches Product for Video Gaming Industry

Jun 14 2007 // Novato, Calif.-based Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. has new coverage for the video game development industry. The coverage expands on its existing offerings for film production.According to the company, the average...

Mississippi Casino Owners Make Storm Plans

Jun 6 2007 // Casino owners in South Mississippi were scheduled to meet Monday with the state Gaming Commission, local government officials and emergency personnel to ensure plans are in place if a hurricane targets the Gulf Coast.The...

Nev. Food Service Workers Boost Jobsless Insurance Claims

May 17 2007 // A new report shows a big jump in jobless insurance claims by Nevada food service workers following voter approval in November of a higher minimum wage and a smoking ban in bars and restaurants and other locations.Terry...

N.J. Casino Settles Deadly Garage Collapse for $101 Million

Apr 12 2007 // The Tropicana Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has settled all civil litigation stemming from the 2003 collapse of its parking garage that was under construction, killing four people, the casino said.Another 20...

Mass. auto report offers map to move state to limited price competition

Apr 9 2007 // Also, advises against assigned risk pool change at this time and against erasing subsidies or allowing credit scoringA special auto insurance study group appointed by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has recommended modest...

News Currents

Apr 9 2007 // Mass. auto report offers map to move state to limited price competitionAlso, advises against assigned risk pool change at this time and against erasing subsidies or allowing credit scoring A special auto insurance study...

News Currents

Apr 9 2007 // Mass. auto report offers map to move state to limited price competitionAlso, advises against assigned risk pool change at this time and against erasing subsidies or allowing credit scoring A special auto insurance study...

Mass. Auto Report Urges Limited Price Competition; No Assigned Risk Change for Now

Mar 27 2007 // A special auto insurance study group appointed by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has recommended modest changes to introduce limited pricing competition while warning against a proposed overhaul of the state’s high...

Tangled Corruption Case Snares Okla. Politicians

Mar 20 2007 // The success of politicians in economically hard-pressed areas of southeastern Oklahoma has been tied to “bringing home the bacon,” a euphemism for how many government dollars can be obtained for local...

The Commissioners: Morris Chavez

Feb 26 2007 // Regulator committed to restoring ethicsAfter replacing two insurance superintendents in less than a year over allegations of questionable activities, New Mexico’s Insurance Department seems to sorely need some ethics...

Morris Chavez, New Mexico, State Insurance Superintendent

Feb 25 2007 // After replacing two insurance superintendents in less than a year over allegations of questionable activities, New Mexico’s Insurance Department seems to sorely need some ethics training. The latest appointed...

Casino Magnate Wynn Pokes Lloyd’s Over Damaged Picasso Offer

Jan 15 2007 // The casino magnate who accidentally poked a hole in a Picasso painting said insurer Lloyd’s of London has offered to settle his $54 million claim of lost value, but the talks aren’t going the way he’d...

Liquor distributors not liable for drunken driving crash

Dec 11 2006 // Liquor distributors cannot be held liable for a drunken driving crash during an Indian casino promotion that injured a Las Cruces, N.M., family, the state Court of Appeals has ruled.The May 2003 crash injured Joseph and...

Liquor distributors not liable for drunken driving crash

Dec 10 2006 // Liquor distributors cannot be held liable for a drunken driving crash during an Indian casino promotion that injured a Las Cruces, N.M., family, the state Court of Appeals has ruled.The May 2003 crash injured Joseph and...

Liquor Distributors Not Liable for Drunken Driving Crash

Dec 5 2006 // Liquor distributors can’t be held liable for a drunken driving crash during an Indian casino promotion that injured a Las Cruces, N.M., family, the state Court of Appeals has ruled.The May 2003 crash injured Joseph...

U.S. Casino Mogul Files Claim with Lloyds

Nov 13 2006 // Casino mogul Steve Wynn lost $139 million but got to keep one of his favorite paintings when he accidentally poked a hole in a Picasso last month. Now it will cost Wynn $85,000 to repair the damage to the art work, if not...

New Mexico appoints superintendent, creates market conduct

Oct 23 2006 // The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has given unanimous consent to the appointment of Morris Chavez as the superintendent of insurance. He replaces former Superintendent Eric Serna, who retired in May amidst...

Ill. Governor’s Race Could Come Down to “Least Popular Candidate”

Oct 20 2006 // Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich claims his opponent is tied to the corrupt ways of the past and would take health care away from children and veterans. Republican Judy Baar Topinka says the incumbent runs government for...

N.M. Appoints Chavez Insurance Superintendent, Establishes Market Conduct Analyst Position

Oct 4 2006 // The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has given unanimous consent to the appointment of Morris Chavez as the PRC Superintendent of Insurance.“We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr....

Declarations

Sep 25 2006 // Gambling man“Our investigation determined that Mr. Bowen created an elaborate scheme that diverted the premiums of dozens of customers into his personal bank accounts to fund gambling and other personal activities....