Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently issued a press release to clear up some of the common myths about registering for federal disaster assistance. FEMA noted that in the aftermath of a disaster, misconceptions about disaster assistance can often prevent …
Little Rock, Ark., police say they’ve worked 124 vehicle accidents since wintry weather hit the state on Dec. 6. The police department says 60 accidents involved damages of more than $1,000, while 64 accidents had damages estimated at less than …
Weak computer passwords and vulnerable software have left some Kansas state agencies vulnerable to hackers gaining access to confidential data or internal breaches, according to a new information technology audit. Some of those problems have been identified in the past …
Doctors who steer Medicaid patients into specific health insurance plans could face heavy sanctions under an emergency rule the state started this month. Calder Lynch, chief of staff for the state’s health agency, said the policy is needed to “ensure …
An initiative by South Dakota Republican Gov. Dennis Daugaard that was intended to draw 1,000 workers to the state has come up far short. Daugaard announced the New South Dakotans initiative in January 2012 and predicted the effect would be …
An insurance agent in central Illinois says he’s noticing an increase in the number of inquiries about renters’ insurance following the deadly November tornadoes. The (Peoria) Journal-Star reports one of the newly insured is Jesse Hunter. Washington man and his …
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. has introduced new death of an artist loss settlement provisions, as well as seven other coverages to additional states as part of their Prestige Collections Coverage. Fireman’s Fund coverage high value collections address elements of fine …
Lockton is expanding its global technology and privacy practice with staffing moves in several cities. Emily Freeman, founder and original leader of Lockton’s global technology and privacy practice, is now based in San Francisco. Freeman will continue to advise global …
The New York State’s Department of Transportation lacked records to show adequate and updated safety plans and inspections for many railroad bridges statewide, according to an audit being released by the state comptroller’s office. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli tells The Associated …
Florida’s state-backed property insurer officials announced they are delaying the launch of a new web-based clearinghouse in order to ensure it is working efficiently and to allow more private insurers to participate. Citizens Property Insurance President Barry Gilway told state …
