Monthly Archives: <span>March 2005</span>

Fla. Legislature Considering International Insurance Bill

The Florida Legislature is considering a bill that could make the state a center for international insurance, much as it already is for international banking. The House Insurance Committee unanimously passed the measure Feb. 22. The Senate banking and insurance …

Miss. Senate Tightens ‘Proof of Insurance’ Requirements

A bill which will require Mississippi motorists to show proof of insurance when they have a vehicle inspected, are stopped at a roadblock or buy a new automobile license plate was passed yesterday by the Senate. The House version of …

Ky. Insurance Dept. Publishes ‘After the Storm’ Booklet

The Kentucky Office of Insurance has just published a consumer’s booklet “After the Storm Has Passed, Settling Disaster Claims: Who to Call and What to Do.” The eight-page booklet features a check-sheet making it easy to keep track of what …

Eaton Professional Insurance Services Formed

Colleen Eaton announced the opening of independently owned and operated Eaton Professional Insurance Services Inc. in Tustin, Calif. EPISI is a wholesale brokerage with access to over 80 different programs for errors & omissions, directors & officers, employment practices, medical …

Small Business Group Offers Member Discount on Applied System

The National Federation of Independent Business recently began offering the University Park, Ill.-based Applied Systems‘ agency management system at a preferred rate to its 20,000 insurance agent members. Applied Systems agreed to make The Agency Manager available at a 30 …

Mich. Poll: Majority Supports Granholm’s Tax Plan

A slim majority supports Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s plan to shift the tax burden on Michigan businesses from manufacturing and research firms onto insurers, according to a poll commissioned by the Michigan Association of Insurance Agents. The poll, conducted last month …

Minnesota AG Asks Judge to Make Willis Hand Over Documents; Broker ‘Surprised’ by Move

Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch filed a 400-page motion in state court Monday asking a judge to force broker Willis Group to hand over documents related to his investigation of the firm’s contingent commission practices. Willis issued a statement saying …

AIA Opposes Washington Bill Limiting Underwriting Based on Dog Breed

If a Washington measure becomes law, responsible pet owners who take care of their animals will face higher insurance costs to subsidize rates for others with dogs more likely to bite, according to the American Insurance Association. AIA is urging …

Levy, Waksman Promoted at Penn Independent

Robert A. Lear, president and chief executive officer of Penn Independent Corporation reported on two executive management changes that were effective Jan. 25, 2005. Edward Levy has been promoted to president and CEO of all the DVUA subsidiaries of Penn …

Ga. Authorities Still Looking to Park Tow Truck Operator

Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine and Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Chief Dan Flynn announced recently that an arrest warrant has been issued for suspect Russell Lee Scruggs, owner of a Savannah towing company who is believed to have obtained his city …