Motorhome Hire NewsWest Virginia Firm Develops ‘Guardian Angel’ for Miners
A West Virginia company is working on a piece of equipment designed to keep miners safer. Trinity Resources, headquartered in Putnam County, demonstrated its a mobile mine safety chamber this week at the West Virginia Mining Symposium in Charleston. The … Geneva Association Report Analyzes Re/Insurers’ Insolvency Resolution
International insurance think tank, The Geneva Association, has published its latest report for the ongoing financial stability discussions at the G-20, Financial Stability Board and International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS). A full copy of the report is available on … Alabama Sports Trademark Infringement Claim Set for Court
A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments in the trademark infringement case between sports artist Daniel Moore and the University of Alabama, whose football program is portrayed in a number of his works. They present their cases to … Investors Suing Bank of America Win Class-Action Status
Investors suing Bank of America Corp. won class-action status for their lawsuit accusing the bank of fraudulently misleading them about the 2008 takeover of Merrill Lynch & Co. and the size of Merrill’s losses and bonus payouts. U.S. District Judge … Former Cal-OSHA Chief Defends Workplace Safety Program
The former chief of the California Occupational Safety and Health Division defended its Injury’s Illness Prevention Program following a study by think tank RAND Corp. showing the occupational safety program that requires California businesses to eliminate workplace hazards only works … Alleghany, Transatlantic Shareholders Approve Merger Agreement
Alleghany Corp. said its stockholders voted on Monday to approve the previously announced merger agreement with Transatlantic Holdings. Under the deal, as described in the merger agreement between Alleghany and Transatlantic last November, Transatlantic will be acquired and become an … The Buckner Co. Acquires Leonardson Insurance in Idaho
Salt Lake City, Utah-based The Buckner Co. on Monday announced it is expanding operations Idaho with the acquisition of Leonardson Insurance in Rexburg, Idaho. The Buckner Co.’s Rexburg office, at 1109 Summers Drive, will consist of two account executives, Jason … Long-time California Lobbyist Looks to 2012 Legislation That May Impact Insurance
John Norwood is one of California’s best known legislative advocates for the insurance and financial services sectors. Norwood, principal of Norwood & Associates, has garnered recognition for his political work dating back to the early 1980s, including political battles to … Accident Fund Holdings Launches Narcotics Program for Injured Workers
Accident Fund Holdings has created a comprehensive narcotics program to help reduce the health risk of drugs on injured workers and provide a mechanism for them to get back to work sooner. The primary components of the program include early … Nationwide Adds Software Protection to Identity Theft Insurance
Nationwide Insurance has extended its ID theft insurance coverage by providing help with protecting personal information on home computers. The carrier’s newest product includes free access to software that helps thwart criminals from stealing information, even if they have virtual access to … N.Y. Attorney General Sues Banks in Foreclosure Effort
New York’s attorney general on Friday, Feb. 3, accused some of the nation’s largest banks of deceit and fraud in using an electronic mortgage registry that he said puts homeowners at a disadvantage in foreclosures while saving banks over $2 … Torus Appoints Rousseau to Develop General Property in France
Global specialty insurer Torus has appointed Gilles Rousseau as Senior Underwriter, General Property. He is based in Paris and has more than 30 years of underwriting experience, as well as “extensive knowledge of the French industrial property market.” Rousseau is … | 
