The California Legislature is considering a bill that would limit the liability of “good samaritans” who provide nonmedical care or assistance at the scene of an emergency. According to AB 83 text, “existing law provides that any person who in …
A measure to improve safety training for construction site employees was endorsed recently by workers and labor leaders, a key state lawmaker, a major contractor and the head of Nevada’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Assembly Majority Leader John Oceguera, …
The amount of money that could be won in court for noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases would be limited under a proposal being advanced by Hawaii lawmakers. The limits would be set by a task force. The House Judiciary …
Los Angeles-based Worldwide Facilities Inc. announced that Charlie Wardlaw has joined as executive vice president, to work out of the company’s Los Angeles headquarters. Wardlaw began his career as a broker in London. Most recently, he was the vice chairman …
The Montana legislature will hear bills this week related to auto body repair and what the insurance industry is calling bad faith legislation that could drastically affect the state’s insurance market and insurance consumer costs. The Senate Business, Labor and …
Republicans lawmakers eager for new civil justice guidelines that would change the way Oklahomans file and litigate lawsuits are putting the squeeze on their opponents with a flurry of legislation that offers a variety of options to get some form …
A.M. Best Co. has assigned indicative debt ratings of “bbb” to senior unsecured debt, “bbb-” to subordinated securities and “bb+” to preferred stock, which may be issued under United America Indemnity, Ltd.’s (UAI) (Georgetown, Cayman Islands) recently filed shelf registration …
Nursing homes were left without electricity and medical evacuees flooded hospitals during Hurricane Ike, but more than a dozen bills pending in the Texas Legislature could help change the way state agencies and facilities operate during a hurricane. Numerous proposals …
A.M. Best Co. has withdrawn the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a-” of GMAC Direct Insurance Company of Maryland Heights, Mo. and assigned an NR-5 (Not Formally Followed) to the FSR and …
Austin, Texas-based Combined Agents of America LLC (CAA) announced it has expanded outside of Texas with two new members, Ed Berrong Insurance Agency, based in Oklahoma and Bridges Group Inc., based in Kansas. A family-owned agency, Ed Berrong Insurance Agency …
