Latest Oklahoma Headlines
All the headlines from our Oklahoma Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Okla. House Passes Comprehensive Comp Reform
Mar 4 2005 // The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Thursday passed comprehensive workers’ compensation reforms which will result in economic development opportunities for the state, according to the American Insurance...
Okla. Commissioner Names Chief of Staff
Feb 28 2005 // Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland announced that Craig Knutson will serve as her chief of staff at the Oklahoma Insurance Department. He will start in his new position March 1. In his role as chief of staff,...
Final Fisher Report Issued by Okla. Grand Jury
Feb 27 2005 // The multicounty grand jury that focused much of its time on indicted former Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher adjourned Feb. 23 after issuing its final report, according to the Associated Press. “The grand jury...
Okla. Committee Backs Appointed Commissioner
Feb 25 2005 // Oklahoma’s insurance commissioner would be appointed by the governor instead of elected by the people under legislation that was sent to the Oklahoma House by a legislative committee, the Associated Press...
Auto Insurance Tracking Bill Clears Okla. House
Feb 24 2005 // The Oklahoma House of Representatives Media Services Division reported a bill that would allow law enforcement officials to instantly determine if a car is insured has cleared the House by a vote of 74-26. House Bill 1351,...
Okla. Governor’s Workers’ Comp Proposal Passes Senate Committee
Feb 24 2005 // Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry’s workers’ compensation reform bill passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on a 5 to 4 vote, according to the Senate Communications Office. The vote split upon party lines with...
Northeastern Oklahoma I-Day Scheduled for Mar. 2
Feb 22 2005 // The Northeastern Oklahoma Chapter of CPCU announced it will hold I-Day 2005 on Mar. 2, 2005, in Tulsa. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and includes continuous education credit courses for agency and...
Okla.’s Holland Promotes Higher Standards
Feb 21 2005 // Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland announced plans to work with employees to develop ethical standards that will govern daily operations and decision making at the Oklahoma Insurance Department. She met recently...
GOVERNOR UNVEILS WORKERS’ COMP PLAN
Feb 21 2005 // Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry rolled out his plan for reforming the workers’ compensation system. He follows Democratic and Re-publican lawmakers in both houses of Oklahoma’s legislature in announcing workers’...
Oklahoma Republican Lawmakers Roll Out Lawsuit Reform Plan
Feb 21 2005 // With the goal of bringing common sense back to Oklahoma’s legal system, reduce health care costs for citizens and create a stronger economic climate, Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives Todd Hiett...
After House OK, President Bush Signs Class Action Reform into Law
Feb 18 2005 // Just one day after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Class Action Fairness Act by a vote of 279-149, President Bush has signed the bill into law. The House vote followed last week’s passage by the...
Auto Coverage Verification Measure Advances in Okla.
Feb 18 2005 // House Bill 1351, by Oklahoma State Rep. John Wright, R-Broken Arrow, would amend the state’s insurance law to require insurance policies to include the vehicle identification number of the vehicle or vehicles covered...
Okla. Workers’ Comp Reform Bill Passes Committee
Feb 18 2005 // In a bipartisan vote, an Oklahoma House of Representatives committee moved a comprehensive workers’ compensation reform package past its first hurdle, the House Media Services Division reported. The House Judiciary...
Legislation Calling for Stronger Oversight of Nursing Homes Filed in Oklahoma
Feb 15 2005 // Seeking to put an end to accounts of neglect, abuse and mismanagement at many of Oklahoma’s nursing homes, State Rep. Lee Denney filed legislation that would revamp the board responsible for overseeing the...
IPO Planned for New Okla. Life Insurance Co.
Feb 14 2005 // Former Oklahoma state legislator Wayne Pettigrew and former University of Oklahoma football stars Steve and Tinker Owners are among the backers of a proposal to start a new life insurance company with funds raised through...
Okla. Lawmaker Seeks to Create Graduated Driver’s License for Teens
Feb 10 2005 // Tired of seeing underage drivers killed as a result of joyriding with their friends, Oklahoma State Rep. Danny Morgan announced legislation to create a new graduated driver’s license for teenagers. Morgan said he...
New Okla. Commissioner Vows Integrity
Feb 7 2005 // Kim Holland, who recently was sworn in as Oklahoma’s insurance commissioner, has promised to restore integrity to the office. Gov. Brad Henry appointed Holland, 49, on Jan. 21 to replace Carroll Fisher, who resigned...
A CALL FOR LAWSUIT REFORM:
Feb 7 2005 // Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin and Senate Republican leaders, joined by several Oklahoma doctors and business leaders, called for meaningful lawsuit reform during the 2005 legislative session. Calling the reform pushed by Democratic...
MAKING SENSE OF RISK MANAGEMENT:
Feb 7 2005 // Aon is introducing a series of monthly risk management seminars in Oklahoma. The 2005 Oklahoma Business Risk Forums are aimed at executives involved in any aspect of the risk management process, including chief financial...
Kim Holland Named Oklahoma’s New Insurance Commissioner
Feb 7 2005 // Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry selected a long-time Tulsa insurance executive and public servant to serve as Oklahoma’s state insurance commissioner. Kim Holland succeeds Carroll Fisher, who resigned under fire amid...
