Monthly Archives: <span>April 2017</span>

Arrowhead’s Ambulance Program Expands Under Its Bellingham Underwriters Division

San Diego, CA, April 27, 2017 – The Ambulance Program of Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc. (Arrowhead) has been recreated with a new carrier and is now managed by Bellingham Underwriters (Bellingham), Arrowhead’s commercial transportation experts. The program is now …

2 Tornadoes Confirmed in Mississippi From Weekend Weather

The National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes hit Mississippi’s northeast corner on Saturday. A survey shows that a twister with top winds of 90 mph (145 kph) struck Prentiss County around 2:35 p.m. The tornado, rated EF-1 on the enhanced …

North Carolina Storms Cause Flood Worries

People in North Carolina were paying attention to rising rivers on Tuesday after storms dumped several inches of rain across much of the state – the worst drenching since a damaging hurricane late last year. The state’s heaviest rainfall since …

Ready-to-Eat Ham Products Made in Tennessee Recalled

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says a Memphis meat packer has recalled some ready-to-eat ham products due to possible bacterial contamination. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said in a news release Tuesday that the recall includes ready-to-eat hickory …

Florida House Advances Bill Targeting Claims Abuse, But Senate Battle Looms

A bill aimed at decreasing insurance claims abuse in Florida has made it through the Florida House, and the industry’s hope for assignment of benefits reform now officially rests with the state Senate. The Florida House of Representatives advanced House …

Daniels Takes on Marketing Role at Texas-Based ITS

Dallas-based ITS, an insurance consulting and services firm specializing in the design, implementation and utilization of technology to optimize critical business processes and achieve exceptional results, reported it has expanded the responsibilities of Marti Daniels, who already serves as vice …

Michigan Hospital to Pay $791K in Settlement over Needless Tests

A Detroit-area hospital has agreed to pay $791,000 to settle allegations that it billed for unnecessary lab tests. The case against Crittenton Hospital Medical Center is linked to Dr. Farid Fata. He’s serving a 45-year prison sentence for putting patients …

Railway Sued by Family of South Dakota Man Run over by Train

The family of a BNSF Railway employee killed in an accident in western South Dakota is suing the railroad, alleging it failed to protect him from being hit by a train while he was clearing snow and ice from a …

Brightway Insurance Adds Texas Locations

Florida-based personal Lines independent insurance agency Brightway Insurance has opened two new branches in Texas. Brightway, The Lowry Agency, led by Robert Lowry, is located Spring, Texas. Brightway, The Young Agency, led by Benjamin Young, is located in Abilene, Texas. …

Indiana High Court Says Wounded Officer Can’t Sue Gun Seller

The Indiana Supreme Court ruled that a wounded police officer can’t sue a sporting goods store that sold a handgun that was later used to shoot him. The Indianapolis Star reported the court has dismissed Indianapolis Officer Dwayne Runnels’ lawsuit …