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Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority Announces Law Enforcement Grants
The Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) this week announced eight grant awards totaling nearly $2 million to target and combat auto theft statewide. The grant recipients include funding for seven multi-jurisdictional auto theft task forces made-up of 34 law enforcement agencies from across the state. More...
Colorado's Wild Week of Severe Weather Carries a $161.1 Million Price Tag
The preliminary tally for damage to property and vehicles is estimated at $161.1 million from approximately 34,000 insurance claims. Most of the damage stems from the widespread hail—battering cars and homes—adding up to nearly 21,000 auto claims and 13,000 homeowner claims. More...
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Catastrophes
Colorado's Wild Week of Severe Weather Carries a $161.1 Million Price Tag—the State's 5th Highest Insured Losses from Storm Damage (June 16, 2009)
Coloradans Affected by Yesterday's Storms Urged to Contact Insurers (June 8, 2009)
Windsor Tornado One Year Later: Final Insurance Costs for Cars and Homes Damaged in Last May's Windsor Tornado Add Up to $193.5 Million in Auto & Homeowners Insurance Claims Paid Out (May 19, 2009)
Colorado's April Snow Storm Piles onto Spring Flood Threat—
Reminding Homeowners & Renters that NOW is the Time to Consider Flood Insurance (April 20, 2009)
Tuesday’s Gusts Blow in Colorado’s 4th Most
Expensive Windstorm (January 2, 2009)
Insurance Industry Group Alerts Colorado Consumers Not to Fall Prey to Apparent Insurance Scam Following Windsor Tornado (June 11, 2008)
Last Week’s Tornado and Hail Add Up to $147 million in Estimated Insurance Damage—
Making it Colorado’s Most Costly Tornado and the 4th Most Expensive Insured Disaster (May 27, 2008)
Colorado Residents Affected by Yesterday’s Storms Urged to Contact Insurers (May 23, 2008)
March 17, 2008 - The fifth anniversary of Colorado's most expensive snowstorm reminds homeowners that spring cleaning should include an insurance checkup
October 26, 2007 - Early Morning Blaze at a Boulder Condominium Sounds Alarm for Insurance Coverage & an Evacuation Plan
October 24, 2007 - California’s Devastating Wildfires are a Wake-Up Call to Homeowners to Check Insurance Coverage
August 28, 2007 - Golf Ball-Sized Hail Stones Pound Pueblo and North Colorado Springs—Adding Up to Nearly $60 Million in Damage and the State’s Most Expensive Hailstorm in Three Years
July 2, 2007 - Utah Wildfire is a Wake-Up Call for Homeowners to Check Insurance Coverage
June 20, 2007 - Wildfires Burning on Colorado’s Western Slope are a Wake-Up Call to Homeowners to Check Insurance Coverage
April 5, 2007- Tornado & Hail that Tore Across New Mexico Last Month Carries an Estimated Insurance Price Tag of $16.5 million.
March 29, 2007 - Holly twister leaves behind trial of destruction - tornadoes are common in Colorado, but large insurance losses are typically rare.
March 28, 2007 - Insurance Adjusters Respond in Force to Assess New Mexico Tornado & Hail Damage
September 19, 2006 - Insurance Industry Damage Price Tag on Las Cruces Hailstorm Tops $10 Million.
March, 2006 - Colorado's Wildfire Danger is an Early Season Wake-Up Call to Check Insurance & Do a Home Inventory.
October 7, 2004 - Mother Nature Racks Up Nearly $40 Million in Damage from New Mexico's Surprise October Hailstorm.
August 13 , 2004 - Mother Nature's Wild Ride Leaves a Path of Destruction in Colorado-and Adds Up to a Costly Week for Insurance Claims.
Colorado Springs Hailstorm Rings Up a $28.2 Million Insurance Price Tag (July 14, 2004)
Hailstorm Racks Up $146.5 Million Price Tag - Making it Colorado's 4th Most Costly Insurance Catastrophe (June 14, 2004)
Two Days of Severe Colorado Weather Leave Behind a Trail of Destruction (June 10, 2004)
The One-Year Anniversary of Colorado's Most Expensive Snowstorm Reminds Homeowners that Spring Cleaning Should Include an Insurance Checkup (March, 2004)
California Wildfires are a Wake up Call to Take Steps to Protect Property & Financial Future (October 27, 2003)
Blizzard of 2003 Leaves Behind an Avalanche of Insurance Claims-The Insurance Price Tag is Now Estimated at More Than $93 Million (April 7, 2003)
Early Insurance Estimates Put the Damage from Colorado's Blizzard of 2003 in the History Books (March 25, 2003)
Homeowners in Wildfire Impacted Areas are at Higher Risk for Flood & Many Have No Insurance Coverage (July 23, 2002)
Insurance Price Tag on 2002 Colorado Wildfires So Far Estimated at $79.3 Million (July 8, 2002)
Friday Afternoon Hailstorm Batters Colorado Springs Racking Up a $24.1 Million Price Tag -& Higher Insurance Losses to Date Than Colorado Wildfires (June 19, 2002)
Colorado Wildfires Fan the Flames of Disaster Fraud-Don't Be a Victim Twice (June 17, 2002)
Coal Seam Fire Estimated to Cost $6.4 million in Insured Losses (June 14, 2002)
Early Damage Estimates on the Iron Mountain Fire are Lower Than Expected (June 7, 2002)
Iron Mountain Fire Takes Season's First Major Toll on Colorado Homes (June 4, 2002)
Evacuated Bailey Residents Can Make Insurance Claims for Living Expenses & Smoke Damage (April 24, 2002)
Insurance Adjusters Are on the Scene in Ruidoso, New Mexico to Begin Processing Claims from the Kokopelli Wildfire: Industry Officials Say the First Damaging Wildfire of the Season is a Wake-up Call to Homeowners to Check Insurance Coverages (March 26, 2002)
After September 11th, Business Owners Need to Think About the Unthinkable - Do You Have a Disaster Plan to Protect Your Business & Employees (November 1, 2001)
Mother Nature Vandalizes DIA and Surrounding Communities with Baseball, Golf Ball Sized Hail (June 22, 2001)
The Insurance Industry Estimates Colorado Wildfires Cost Approximately $18.5 Million in Insured Damage (June 20, 2000)
Insurance Adjusters Respond in Force to Colorado Wildfires as Additional Adjusters Arrive and Emergency Claims Centers Open (June 15, 2000)
So far Devastating Los Alamos Wildfire is Expected to Cost $70 Million in Insured Damage - And that Price Tag is Expected to Rise (May 26, 2000)
Flash Flood Threat Rises - Are Homeowners Ready for the Downpour? (August 5, 1999)
Last Week's Winds Caused Estimated $9.6 Million in Insured Damage (April 30, 1999)
April Winds Upgraded to Most Costly Colorado Windstorm (April 19, 1999)
Denver Hailstorm Packed Much Bigger Punch than First Thought (November 5, 1998)
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Crime
Colorado Auto Thieves Are Put on Notice: 34 Colorado Law Enforcement Agencies Receive Grants to Fund Joint Efforts to Combat Auto Theft (June 29, 2009)
New Insurance Report Ranks Albuquerque in Top Ten U.S. Cities for Auto Theft: New Mexico Insurance and Business Communities Team Up with Law Enforcement and Government Officials to Fight Back. (April 22, 2009)
Don't Leave Home This Week Without Taking Steps to Protect Your Home and Your Summer Vacation Plans (July 3, 2001)
Albuquerque Ranks 13th In National Survey on Auto Theft Rates - Study Shows Border Cities Are Prime Hotspots For Car Thieves (April 10, 2001)
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Insurance
Colorado's Wild Week of Severe Weather Carries a $161.1 Million Price Tag—the State's 5th Highest Insured Losses from Storm Damage (June 16, 2009)
Windsor Tornado One Year Later: Final Insurance Costs for Cars and Homes Damaged in Last May's Windsor Tornado Add Up to $193.5 Million in Auto & Homeowners Insurance Claims Paid Out (May 19, 2009)
New Colorado Insurance Law Drives Consumer Education (November 11, 2008)
Pinching Insurance Pennies Can Help Consumers Tighten Their Belts in Bad Economy (July 31, 2008)
Last Week’s Tornado and Hail Add Up to $147 million in Estimated Insurance Damage—
Making it Colorado’s Most Costly Tornado and the 4th Most Expensive Insured Disaster (May 27, 2008)
Colorado Residents Affected by Yesterday’s Storms Urged to Contact Insurers (May 23, 2008)
New Mexico Wildfire Sounds Alarm: Homeowners Need to Do An Insurance Check Up (April 22, 2008)
Colorado Wildfires Sound Alarm: Homeowners Need to Do An Insurance Check Up (April 21, 2008)
Add “Saving Money on Car Insurance” to Your 2008 New Year’s Resolutions! (January 8, 2008)
Colorado Springs Apartment Fire Sounds Alarm for Renters Insurance (January 16, 2007)
Colorado's wildfire danger is an early season wake-up call to check insurance & do a home inventory (January 10, 2006).
Auto Insurance Rate Survey Signals Positive Trend: Premiums are stabilizing & insurance has become more affordable for Colorado consumers (February 24, 2005)..
Insurance Study Released on the Impact of Colorado's Change in Auto Insurance Law (December 22, 2003) - download Word Document
Colorado Insurers & Consumers Gear Up for Colorado's Transition to Tort Auto Insurance on July 1st (June 9, 2003)
Consumers Need to Bone Up on Colorado's New Auto Insurance System (May 20, 2003)
Along with Losing those Extra Ten LBS. Make Some 2003 "Insurance" New Year's Resolutions (December 2002)
Insurance Industry Recognizes Helicopter Program for Saving Lives and Property During Colorado's 2002 Wildfire Season (November 13, 2002)
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Prevention
Homeowners Need to Take Steps to Protect Themselves Against Heavy Snow and Ice Damage (January 8, 2007)
Colorado Summers are No Picnic (May 23, 2002 )
Unsafe Fireworks Use Sparks Millions of Dollars in Damages and Thousands of Fireworks-Related Injuries (July 3, 2001)
Tinderbox Conditions Spark Concern for Colorado Homeowners - With no Relief in Sight, Residents in High Risk Areas Need to Take Action Against Wildfire Threat (November 15, 1999)
Flash Flood Threat Rises - Are Homeowners Ready for the Downpour (August 5, 1999)
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Traffic Safety
Survivor and Family of Teen Drunk Driving Crash Announce Use of Vehicle to Carry Tragic Reminder to Teens: Make Safe Choices Behind the Wheel! (June 2, 2009)
Survey shows Colorado teens text while driving (November 13, 2007)
A victim of last month's fatal Lakewood crash donates his vehicle to carry tragic reminder to teens: Make safe choices behind the wheel! (April 19, 2007)
"Learn the Law" is message of educational campaign (June 28, 2005)
Share the road with care this summer - Colorado Wildlife on the move! (June 21, 2005) [MicroSoft Word
® document]
Wrecked Car from a Crash that Killed Three Chatfield High School Students Will Now Carry Life-Saving Message (June 22, 2004)
Drivers Need to Adjust their Attitudes to Steer Clear of Accidents & Survive T-Rex (August 28, 2001)
Insurance Industry, Colorado State Patrol & DRIVE SMART Launch "Life & Death Choices" Teen Safety Campaign (April 17, 2001)
September 13th Marks the 101st Anniversary of the Country's First Traffic Death - Signaling the Beginning of an "Epidemic" that has Cost 30 Million Lives (September 12, 2000)
In an Effort to Promote Safe Driving, Colorado State Troopers Promise to Give Up Donuts if Teens Agree Not to Drink and Drive During Prom & Graduation Season (May 1, 2000)
Red & Green Don't Just Signal the Holidays - Red Light Running Crashes are on the Rise, Along with Law Enforcement Efforts to Stop the Deadly Trend (December, 1998)
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How Medical Bills are Paid After an Auto Accident
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