Fire investigators say they have questioned a “person of interest” in a weekend arson fire in Milo, Maine that burned a large portion of the town’s downtown. But no arrests have been made in the Sunday morning fire that spread …
Companies sending unlicensed adjusters to Kentucky to assist with the large number of claims from the Sept. 13 and Sept.14 storms must complete state form 8307, according to the Kentucky Department of Insurance. The form must be completed by the …
Minneapolis-based the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP), has named Michael D. Carr as the organizations’ new executive director. In his over 20 years of law practice, Michael Carr is best known for his ground-breaking expertise in the areas of …
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association announced that effective Nov. 1, 2008, the surcharge for the waiver of WPI-8s (certificates of compliance) on residential policies will change from 10 percent to 15 percent. TWIA’s Web based E-Quote system began calculating the …
At least 20,000 head of livestock are roaming loose throughout several Southeast Texas counties, said state officials who are working to get feed and water to the cattle and horses that have been without either since Hurricane Ike came ashore …
Oklahoma’s economy will not be substantially affected from the credit crisis that led to the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, officials said. Bank failures are expected in several states, but Oklahoma Banking Commissioner Mick Thompson said state banks, for the most …
Commissioner Jim Donelon said the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has received 26,000 Gustav claims so far and the company estimates the storm will cost it $150 million – an amount Donelon said Citizens can handle with the cash it …
American National Insurance Company, which is headquartered in Galveston, Texas, reported that its operations are open in the League City and San Antonio offices. The company said while its disaster recovery plan is being implemented, there will be some temporary …
The number of workers’ compensation claims has gone down since a 2005 Missouri law made it harder to prove workplace injuries. Insurance premiums also have declined for businesses. Republican Gov. Matt Blunt touts that as a success. But Democratic Auditor …
Utility crews from Wisconsin Public Service prepared to go to Texas on Septembr 15 to help restore power to victims of Hurricane Ike have been redirected to Ohio. Ten crews are responding to a request from American Electric Power of …
