In light of recent illnesses caused by unsanitary leafy greens, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a draft final guidance advising processors of fresh-cut produce how to minimize microbial food safety hazards common to the processing of most …
Safeway Inc. has recalled a cornucopia of Safeway-brand bread after customers found pieces of wire in loaves they had purchased. The wire was traced to a broken machine in the company’s Richmond-based bakery, said Safeway spokeswoman Jennifer Webber. Webber said …
With Ore. Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s proposed surcharge on auto insurance to pay for more state troopers not gaining any traction, some lawmakers are pushing for a proposal to set aside $65 million in lottery proceeds to increase patrols. The idea …
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) announced that Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler will chair the Market Analysis Working Group (MAWG) to emphasize the importance of collaboration between states and raise the profile of the group. MAWG, consisting …
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire announced that a partial “rate holiday” has been finalized by the Department of Labor and Industries, designed to save workers and employers about $315 million in workers’ compensation insurance premiums. According to L&I, beginning July 1, …
Preferred Professional Insurance Company (PPIC), an Omaha-based medical liability insurance firm, has announced the addition of Denise A. Hill, J.D., CPCU, as vice president, general counsel and corporate compliance officer. In her new capacity, Hill will lead PPIC’s federal, state, …
HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. announced that J. Robert Dickerson has been elected as chairman of its Board of Directors and lead independent director. Dickerson, who is a retired tax attorney, is 65 years old and has served on the Board …
MarketScout, the Dallas, Texas-based eInsurance Exchange, announced Chris Yount has joined the firm as accounting manager. The company said Yount will add additional strength to MarketScout’s finance and accounting functions, and will serve as general project manager for IT and …
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation reported it will host eight, two-hour vendor demonstrations on the use of vendor treatment and return-to-work guidelines for disability management in the Texas workers’ compensation system on March 22-23, 2007, and …
Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC) announced it has hired William B. Bangs IV as vice president of agency relations. In this position, Bangs will plan, direct and coordinate agency relations with insurance agents throughout the state. Bangs joins LWCC from …
