March 7, 2007
The Arkansas Workers’ Compensation announced an expansion of assistance to the public through its Support Services Division with the addition of Communications Liaison Deana Graves. Alan McClain, AWCC Chief Executive Officer, says the new title will enhance the offerings of …
March 7, 2007
A House committee on Mar. 6 passed two measures aimed at providing comprehensive lawsuit reform in Oklahoma: House Bill 1620 ,authored by Rep. Rob Johnson (R-Kingfisher), and House Bill 1475, authored by Rep. Doug Cox (R-Grove). House Bill 1620 contains …
March 7, 2007
The Texas PTA and the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) announced they have launched a statewide campaign designed to prevent underage drinking. According to the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Texas leads the nation in alcohol related …
March 7, 2007
State Farm Insurance’s chairman and CEO received an 82 percent raise after the company posted a record profit last year, a statement from the Bloomington-Ill.-based insurer said this week. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ed Rust Jr. got a $5.26 …
March 7, 2007
The AIG Companies announced the formation of AIG Homeland Security Solutions. The new specialty unit will provide access to insurance, risk management and security products and services to help companies work to prevent, mitigate and recover from terrorist incidents and …
March 7, 2007
The vast majority of injured workers in California have access to quality medical care, yet a majority still suffer from injuries even after a year of care, according to a study conducted by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research …
March 7, 2007
A judge ordered former Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher released from jail on Mar. 5, but took away his privilege to work under terms of an appeal bond. Oklahoma County Judge Kenneth Watson mandated that Fisher not leave his house …
March 7, 2007
Steven Spellane of ABD Insurance and Financial Services has been named “Rookie of the Year” by the San Diego Council of the Associated General Contractors. Spellane was honored for his involvement in local construction industry initiatives during the organization’s annual …
March 7, 2007
The Illinois Hospital Association (IHA) today endorsed Illinois Covered, Governor Rod Blagojevich’s program to provide access to affordable health care coverage for the state’s 1.4 million uninsured adults. “Enhancing access to health care has always been our major goal,” said …
March 7, 2007
Two suspects in California have been arrested in connection with staging automobile accidents and filing insurance claims for medical treatment they falsely claimed to have received in other countries, according to the California Department of Insurance. According to investigators, Ron …