Full agenda slated for Feb. 8 to 11 windstorm conference 6 Ga. legislative meetings successful 30 legislators, 102 agents attend IIAG events 8 Tenn. bill would require sinkhole coverage Legislator suggests adding new language to policies 8 Hispanics in Naples, …
Andrew Sabolic, chief of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Bureau of Employer Compliance, describes efforts to educate employers about worker’s compensation provisions passed by the Florida Legislature.
U.S. Sen. Trent Lott, R-Miss., is suing his insurance company over damages to his beachfront Pascagoula home, which was leveled by Hurricane Katrina. The law office of Richard “Dickie” Scruggs, Lott’s brother-in-law, filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Lott …
As this issue went to press, it looked as if the Hurricane Recovery Assistance Bill was on track. Mississippi and Louisiana officials were anticipating a significant share of the $29 billion assistance package. Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss, even said he …
In October, 2003, when the Florida Legislature approved an updated workers’ compensation program, legislators “drew a line in the sand,” and decided to go after employers not paying their fair share into the system, according to Andrew Sabolic, chief of …
For the clean up of New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina to progress, contractors engaged in this important work must be adequately protected from long-term and uncertain liabilities. As insurance brokers, we at Willis work with our clients …
Mercury Insurance Company v. Cooper (Fla. App., 3rd Dist., Nov. 23, 2005) A driver was injured in an accident when struck by a motor vehicle insured by Mercury. Mercury filed a declaratory judgment action against the driver, but, while the …
Flood damage checks are an essential buyer’s tool so used car purchasers and insurance companies can determine if a used car for sale by an owner in Atlanta or by a car dealer in Tampa, Fla., were not submerged in …
Premium fraud, working without workers’ compensation coverage, fraudulent certification and claimant fraud are common types of fraud encountered by the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Fraud, Vincent Mazzara, central region commander, said at a series of town hall meetings across Florida. …
A series of six legislative meetings attended by 30 legislators and 102 agents were held this fall by the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia in Augusta, Macon, Savannah. Marietta, Gwinnett County and Valdosta. IIAG is planning a series of six …
