All the headlines from our Washington Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Aug 3 2008 // Washington’s Department of Labor & Industries has scheduled five public hearings on proposed rules implementing legislation that requires higher standards for construction cranes and crane operators.The proposed...
Jul 25 2008 // Washington state troopers say nearly 300 drivers were stopped for investigation of using hand-held cellular telephones in the first half-month that a ban was in effect, and 113 have gotten tickets. Troopers add that an...
Jul 18 2008 // As wildfires erupt across Eastern Washington, state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler urges homeowners needing help with their insurance claims to call the Insurance Consumer Hotline (800-562-6900).“Most insurance...
Jul 18 2008 // While Washington state has one of the highest per-capita rates of identity theft in the nation, Washingtonians are aware of the risks and are taking the precautions necessary to prevent identity fraud, according to a...
Jul 11 2008 // The owners of a Vancouver, Wash., excavation business must pay $356,000 to compensate for unpaid overtime wages and workers’ compensation premiums.Jerry and James Schram, brothers and business partners in...
Jul 9 2008 // Workers currently receiving Washington workers’ compensation wage-replacement or pension benefits will receive a 5.018 percent cost-of-living increase, according to the state Department of Labor and Industries...
Jul 7 2008 // Consider the following scenario: An earthquake, tornado, flood or similar natural catastrophe causes significant structural damage to an insured’s home. Although the building is still standing, the structural...
Jul 7 2008 // California and Washington drivers can no longer talk on their cell phones while driving — at least not if they’re holding the phone with their hands, thanks to regulations that took effect on July 1, 2008.In...
Jul 3 2008 // July 3 2008 – Unitrin Specialty and Red Shield Insurance Company announced today that the two companies have formed a marketing relationship that will benefit both company’s appointed agents in Oregon and...
Jun 27 2008 // While Washington drivers agree that the steady rise in cell phone usage while behind the wheel calls for changes to state law, most think the impending July 1, 2008, change making it illegal to use a cell phone without a...
Jun 26 2008 // The Professional Insurance Agents of Washington/Alaska (PIA) recently elected a new president and board of directors, and recognized award winners at its 42nd Annual Conference and Trade Show. Mark Balcos of Balcos...
Jun 20 2008 // Crump Insurance Services named Michal Walter associate broker for the transportation department in Bothell, Wash. He will be responsible for quoting, binding, and servicing renewals and new accounts; developing...
Jun 19 2008 // The Federal Emergency Management Agency has rescinded maps declaring a large swath of downtown Washington and the National Mall a flood zone after city officials pledged to have a stronger levee system in place by late...
Jun 16 2008 // Bratrud Middleton Insurance of Tacoma, Wash., has changed its name to Propel Insurance. The company said the leadership and staff will remain the same; the new name simply reflects the company’s “bold,...
Jun 16 2008 // Thomas F. Motamed has stepped down as vice chairman and chief operating officer for The Chubb Corp. to become chairman and chief executive officer of CNA Financial Corp., a position he will assume as of June 8,...
Jun 16 2008 // Golden Eagle Insurance, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company, appointed Pete McPartland president and CEO.McPartland comes from General Casualty in Sun Prairie, Wis., where he led insurance operations for QBE...
Jun 16 2008 // Within the broader construction industry sector, heavy and civil engineering construction (NAICS 237) is an often overlooked segment. Yet the segment generates more than $7.6 billion in all lines premium annually and is...
Jun 11 2008 // Washington Governor’s Industrial Safety And Health Advisory Board is seeking real-life heroes and heroines whose quick thinking and fast actions saved a life during the past year for its 2007 Governor’s...
Jun 4 2008 // Lockton Companies, LLC has added Chris Kaine to its Washington, D.C. brokerage team as vice president and producer for all property and casualty lines.The addition of Kaine expands Lockton’s Washington, D.C.-based...
Jun 3 2008 // Seattle police are about to turn the camera lens on drivers who speed in school zones.Two years ago, the city began using automatic cameras to catch motorists running red lights. The photos — plus tickets carrying...