Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Property-Casualty Insurance published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-12 of 28
» View latimes.com items only
1
2
3
•
Next >
-
Toyota sued by insurance companies over alleged acceleration-related crashes
Money & CompanyInsurance companies sue Toyota to recover payouts for crashes blamed on sudden acceleration... -
Insurers learn to pinpoint risks -- and avoid them
Times Staff WriterNEWARK, CALIF. — Hemant Shah is in the business of creating catastrophes. The computers at Shah's Silicon Valley company, Risk Management Solutions Inc., contain mathematical models of every U.S. disaster from the 1812 earthquake that toppled...Tags: Politics, Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Death, Prices, MetLife Incorporated
-
Homeowner questions huge jump in home insurance premium
In the six months that have passed since Margaret Fulcher received her most recent homeowners insurance policy, she has moved on from being shocked to simply incensed.
The premium to fully insure her Baltimore rowhouse increased fourfold last year &#...Tags: Mortgages, Property, Prices, Natural Disasters, Economy, Business and Finance
-
This week in government
WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS County Administration Building 100 W. Washington St., Hagerstown Tuesday, June 19, 9 a.m. Agenda • 9:05 a.m.: Third quarter adjustments to Board of Education’s FY2012 General Fund Budget • 9:15 a.m.:...Tags: Politics, Career and Workplace, Vehicles, Government, Hanover (Anne Arundel, Maryland)
-
Stamford Christmas Fire Inspires Kids' Business Plan — And Lands A Meeting With Warren Buffett
The Hartford Courant— The Christmas morning fire that killed three children and their grandparents in a waterfront Victorian home in Stamford inspired four children in Bethel to think hard. The result: The four, ages 7 to 11, hatched a home-safety business plan...Tags: Religious Festivals, Holidays, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., CNBC (tv network), Warren Buffett
-
Over 200 state laws to take effect Jan. 1
On January 1, 2012, more than 200 new laws, covering everything from local library boards to murder, will go into effect.
Chicago Tribune political reporter Rick Pearson says some that might impact you the most include:
- Toll hike
- Electronics...Tags: Nursing, Juvenile Delinquency, Human Body, Libraries, Arts and Culture
-
Consumers aren't alone when they've been wronged
Last week's column on a little-known state group that helps consumers with medical disputes generated emails from readers asking if organizations exist that can help them tackle other problems. Many agencies can help wronged consumers. The Federal...Tags: Politics, Tourism and Leisure, Lawyers, Satellite and Cable Service, Media Industry
-
Multiple sources help fund county fire, rescue operations
When it comes to a fire company fundraiser, you've probably heard about the carnivals. And the barbecues, the bingo and, perhaps, the door-to-door solicitations. But in today's world, the work of raising $450,000 for a new firetruck or $180,000 to...Tags: Politics, Career and Workplace, Vehicles, Government, Appalachian National Scenic Trail
-
THIS WEEK IN GOVERNMENT
WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS County Administration Building 100 W. Washington St., Hagerstown Tuesday, June 14, 10:45 a.m. Agenda - 10:50 a.m.: Public hearing, proposed modification to landfill user fees - 11:05 a.m.: Water resources element...Tags: Politics, Regional Authority, Human Interest, Career and Workplace, Government
-
Health Care Reform Raises the Stakes in Calif. Election
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterCalifornia's elected insurance commissioner—one of the most powerful jobs of its kind in the nation—is likely to get even more authority over the next four years as President Obama's new health care law takes effect. The prospect of broad new...Tags: Politics, Primaries, Government, Insurance, Consumers
-
Company raises city's fire rating
City Manager Ken Frank announced Tuesday that Laguna Beach property owners may get a break on their insurance after an evaluation of the city's ability to protect its residents and businesses from fire. The Insurance Services Office Inc. elevated the...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Fires, Management Change, Natural Resource Industry, Insurance
-
TEXT: Gov. Kaine outlines the state budget for 2010-12
Daily PressBalanced budget preserves safety net programs, maintains Triple A bond rating, maintains position as national leader through combination of cuts and revenue RICHMOND Governor Timothy M. Kaine today unveiled the 2010 caboose budget and 2010-2012...Tags: Politics, Budgets and Budgeting, Juvenile Delinquency, Crimes, Health and Safety at School
Jan 3, 2011
| Los Angeles Times
Nov 28, 2006
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Jan 31, 2013
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Jun 18, 2012
|Story| Herald Mail
May 4, 2012
|Story| Hartford Courant
Dec 29, 2011
|Story| WGNTV-LTV
Sep 11, 2011
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Oct 1, 2011
|Story| Herald Mail
Jun 13, 2011
|Story| Herald Mail
May 26, 2010
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Jun 18, 2010
|Story| Coastline Pilot
Dec 18, 2009
|Story| Daily Press
Original site for Property-Casualty Insurance topic gallery.
