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The National Alliance Notes Board Additions

Apr 7 2005 // The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research announced that 12 new members have been selected to serve on the 2005-2006 CIC, CISR, and Academy Boards. The National Alliance relies on the three boards for...

Lawmakers Endorse New Nursing Home Ergonomic Guidelines

Mar 21 2005 // State lawmakers involved in insurance issues have endorsed proposed federal rules designed to reduce workers’ compensation claims and employee injuries in nursing homes.A resolution supporting ergonomics guidelines...

Workers’ Compensation: In-Between the Good, the Bad, and the Injuries

Mar 21 2005 // With overall claims frequency still on the decline and loss costs and rates relatively stable, the state of the workers’ compensation line nationwide continues to show positive signs of improvement. Nevertheless, the...

Florida Bill Would Drop Collective Deductible, But Would Incur Long-Range Costs for Consumers

Mar 17 2005 // A bill that is moving through the Florida House of Representatives could leave consumers and businesses with a hefty bill if the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund is wiped out after a major hurricane.The proposed...

Regulators Name Consumer Liaison Reps for 2005

Mar 15 2005 // The National Association of Insurance Commissioners recently named its funded consumer liaison representatives for 2005. Established in 1992, the program promotes consumer representation and interaction with NAIC members,...

Task Force to Address Availability, Affordability Issues for Atlantic Canada Sectors

Mar 7 2005 // Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) recently announced a newly created task force focused on insurance issues affecting the commercial and not-for-profit sectors in Atlantic Canada.The Atlantic Task Force on Insurance...

NCOIL Resolution Supports OSHA Ergonomics Guidelines; Hopes for Reduction in Workers’ Compensation Claims

Mar 3 2005 // A resolution supporting ergonomics guidelines for nursing homes and encouraging such facilities to use alternative mechanical lifting methods was unanimously approved on Thursday by the Workers’ Compensation...

Nonprofits’ Panel Urges Enhanced Oversight of Charities, Increased Transparency

Mar 2 2005 // The Panel on the Nonprofit Sector, a Washington, D.C- comprised of nonprofit organizations across America, has proposed to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee a series of recommendations to open up the financial operations...

Industry Responds to Relief Efforts for Southeast Asia Tsunami Victims

Feb 7 2005 // The Southeast Asia tsunami disaster has affected the lives and hearts of people throughout the world. What can only be described as one the worst natural disasters in history has led to an estimated death toll of 226,000,...

Schinnerer’s Not-for-Profit D&O Program Adds Stand-Alone Fiduciary Coverage

Feb 3 2005 // Victor O. Schinnerer & Company’s Not-for-Profit D&O Program has added another coverage line to its portfolio: stand-alone fiduciary coverage. The policy offers fiduciary liability coverage for any employee...

Higginbotham & Associates Names Page as VP

Feb 2 2005 // Fort Worth, Texas-based Higginbotham & Associates announced it has named seasoned property and casualty insurance broker Curtis W. Page a vice president at its Austin office.Page joins Gregory Meserole and Matt Burns,...

Poor Excuse for an Editor’s Note

Jan 3 2005 // In case you need to be reminded, the rich aren’t like you and me. I was reacquainted with this fact of life recently while visiting with an insurance company known for its expertise in catering to high-end...

N.C. GOV. APPROVES $90M FOR HURRICANE RELIEF:

Jan 3 2005 // North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley approved a request from the Western Recovery Task Force to provide assistance to local governments affected by six storms that inflicted heavy losses in North Carolina last fall. In response...

FEMA Extends Aid Deadline to Feb. 28

Dec 30 2004 // The deadline for anyone who suffered losses from hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan or Jeanne to apply for assistance has been extended by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to Feb. 28.A U.S. Small Business...

SBA Filing Deadline Extended to Jan. 3 in Fla., Ala.

Dec 23 2004 // The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended application deadlines to Jan. 3 for residents and business owners in Florida and Alabama. A spokesman said it has approved more than $1 billion in loans in Florida...

California Leads the Nation in Auto Theft Rates for 2003

Dec 6 2004 // The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reported that for calendar year 2003, car thieves were most active in California. Six of the nation’s 10 hottest spots for vehicle theft rates are in California, while the...

Nonprofits’ Insurance Alliance of California Celebrates 15 Years

Dec 6 2004 // Nonprofits’ Insurance Alliance of California (NIAC), a nonprofit, charitable risk pool specializing in 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. NIAC, based in Santa Cruz, Calif.,...

MISS. DISASTER ASSISTANCE TOPS $6M:

Dec 6 2004 // More than $6 million in disaster assistance has been sent to Mississippians who suffered damage as a result of Hurricane Ivan, the state’s emergency response agency reported. Robert Latham, director of the...

Philadelphia Insurance Cos. Finalizes Deal to Purchase Fireman’s Fund NDO Renewal Rights

Nov 15 2004 // Philadelphia Insurance Companies has finalized an agreement with Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company to purchase the renewal rights on Fireman’s Fund’s non-profit D&O book of business. The agreement is...

A.M. Best Upgrades Rating for Nonprofits’ Insurance Alliance of California

Nov 4 2004 // A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) of Nonprofits’ Insurance Alliance of California (NIAC). The rating outlook is stable.According to Best, the rating...