Senator Ciotto, who sponsored the legislation, emphasized that the bill does not prohibit the use of cell phones while driving, but merely the use of hand-held mobile telephones.

Barry Zalma, an insurance coverage lawyer specializing in bad faith, insurance claims, and fraud, has written Construction Defects: Litigation and Claims.

Several bills affecting the insurance industry recently were approved by Delaware's 2005 general assembly.

A bill on its way to the Louisiana Senate floor has drawn the ire of insurance groups.

David Morse & Associates, a national claim administration and independent adjusting company based in Los Angeles, has opened an office in Dallas.

Examination Management Services, a provider of medical information, risk management, and investigation services, has acquired the Merrill Group.

Arbitration Forums, a nonprofit provider of dispute resolution services, has created an arbitrator training and certification program.

Cambridge, a claims and loss cost management firm based in Connecticut, has formed an alliance with the McLarens Group, a claim management firm in Canada.