Frankel-y Speaking “I consider the role the Mississippi Insurance Department has played in bringing Mr. Frankel and his co-conspirators to justice to be one of the finest accomplishments during my time in office.” —Long-time Mississippi Insurance Commissioner George Dale, who …
Giant insurance broker Marsh announced changes to its global organizational structure as well as several senior management appointments. Marsh said its global insurance broking business will be consolidated into two geographic divisions: U.S./Canada and International. As part of this combination, …
A fire that nearly destroyed a western Kentucky courthouse was an arson, the second time this county’s courthouse was set ablaze on purpose, according to officials. The fire at the Carlisle County Courthouse started early Dec. 26. The building was …
Gov. Charlie Crist has asked three trial lawyers to review documents for a possible class-action lawsuit against property insurers, alleging that the industry hasn’t passed on savings to consumers as required by Florida law. Crist asked his general counsel and …
Experts are particularly concerned that not all colleges are following recommended counterterrorism procedures After more than a decade in counterterrorism, Jim McGee can no longer relax and enjoy watching a sports event. The fans look like potential victims of terrorism …
West Virginia’s insurance commissioner still objects, but lawmakers continue to pursue some role overseeing the privatization of the workers’ compensation system. A joint Judiciary Committee panel recently voted to advance a bill to require the commissioner to inform the Legislature …
Employers and employees alike should mind their ps and qs this year. As the presidential race heats up, so could discussions around the office water cooler and cubicles. Most of the responsibility for keeping workplace discussions civil falls on the …
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South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford named state Sen. Scott Richardson as the director of the Department of Insurance about one year ago, replacing Eleanor Kitzman. Richardson was elected to the South Carolina Senate in 2000, and previously served in the …
Despite a decline in fatal accidents, federal statistics show 2007 was the second deadliest year since 2002 for U.S. coal miners. According to the Mine Safety and Health Administration, 32 miners died on the job last year, including eight in …
