Georgia

Thursday, May 13 2010 - , , , , , - 0 comments

RLD Associates has expanded their premium audit services to GA. Go to www.rldassociates.com/insurance_field_services_territory/ to view the entire coverage area.

Brief Reflection on TRIA: 9/11

Thursday, September 17 2009 - , - 0 comments

After the World Trade Center Attacks, there were concerns about large losses due to potential future events caused by terrorism. Congress passed the Terrorism Risk Inusrance Act as a temporary solution which would allow private insurers and the federal government to share ceratain costs. The act was considered temporary which was gave the market time to adjust. Originally enacted on November 26, 2002, the act was exteneded an additional two years to expire on December 31, 2007. Under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, the expiration date was extended once again until December...

Search Form To Aide Premium Auditors: Subcontractors

Friday, May 22 2009 - , , , - 0 comments

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has created a search form within their website that can aide premium auditors when auditing a risk with subcontractors. The search is a policy coverage search . The user (or in this case the premium auditor) enters the name of the company in question, and the results will show the workers compensation policies for that particular company including the policy number, insurance carrier, effective dates and cancelations. Their website states that the information is pulled from databases maintained by the PCRB....

WA No Longer Monopolistic?

Friday, March 13 2009 - , , - 0 comments

The Building Industry Association is calling for a reform in the way Washington does business regarding Workers Compensation. As you may know, Washington is currently a monopolistic state. The BIAW suggests converting Washington into a competitive state thus allowing private insurance companies to do business.

PAMIC Mutual Insurance Day

Monday, January 12 2009 - , , - 0 comments

The Pennsylvania Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (PAMIC) will again be hosting their annual “Mutual Insurance Day” on Capital Hill in Harrisburg. The dates of this event are February 2 nd and 3 rd . This event provides an opportunity to make new contacts, establish relationships and educate state legislators on issues of the mutual insurance business. The Educational Sessions at the Harrisburg Hilton on Monday, February 2 nd include the following: - Welcoming Remarks by Joel Ario, Insurance Commissioner of Pennsylvania - PA Insurance Department-2009 Legislative Agenda. Art...

Pennsylvania Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Members for 2009

Monday, January 12 2009 - , , - 0 comments

The Pennsylvania State Senate has announced the membership for the 2009 Senate Banking and Insurance Committee. The members for 2009 are as follows: - Chairman Senator Donald White (R-Armstrong, Butler, Clearfield, Indiana and Westmoreland) - Minority Chairman Senator Michael Stack (D-Philadelphia) - Committee Members: - Senator Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) - Senator Patrick Browne (R-Lehigh, Monroe and Northampton) - Senator Jake Corman (R-Centre) - Senator Jane Earll (R-Erie) - Senator Stewart Greenleaf (R-Bucks and Montgomery) - Senator John Rafferty (R-Berks, Chester and Montgomery) - Senator...