Articles by Dave Thomas

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Optimistic as 2004 Unfolds

He came to Washington, D.C., with a background steeped in medicine. U.S. Senate Majority Leader and Tennessee Republican Bill Frist has known first-hand the impact of the nation’s medical malpractice crisis and how it can paralyze the entire business sector, …

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Optimistic as 2004 Unfolds

He came to Washington, D.C., with a background steeped in medicine. U.S. Senate Majority Leader and Tennessee Republican Bill Frist has known first-hand the impact of the nation’s medical malpractice crisis and how it can paralyze the entire business sector, …

Campaigning Never Ends

Family, friends and teachers over the years always told me that determination pays off. Such was the case with this current issue of Insurance Journal Southeast. I’ve wanted to interview Tennessee Republican Senator and U.S. Majority Leader Bill Frist since …

New Florida Law Limiting Insurers’ Use of Credit Reports Takes Effect

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher said that a new state law that went into effect Jan. 1 prohibits insurance companies from using a person’s credit history against them if they are dealing with unexpected medical bills or the death …

Time to Hit the Road in 2004 for Regional Conferences

They are an opportunity to network, learn the latest in company mergers, new products, legislative news, and much more. Oh yes, they also offer a chance to get the heck out of the office. Industry conferences abound throughout the Southeast …

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Optimistic as 2004 Unfolds

He came to Washington, D.C., with a background steeped in medicine. U.S. Senate Majority Leader and Tennessee Republican Bill Frist has known first-hand the impact of the nation’s medical malpractice crisis and how it can paralyze the entire business sector, …

Frist Bullish on Chances for National Med-Mal Reform

He came to Washington, D.C., with a background steeped in medicine. U.S. Senate Majority Leader and Tennessee Republican Bill Frist has known first-hand the impact of the nation’s medical malpractice crisis and how it can paralyze the entire business sector, …

Taking the Pain Out of Tort Reform

Having first looked at efforts to pass more tort reform in Mississippi (Jan. 12, “Miss. Tort Reform In Play As Lawyers Flock to Magnolia State”) and now reporting on efforts in West Virginia in this issue, one can come to …

Tennessee’s P/C Market Mirrors Challenges Other States Face

Paula Flowers, the commissioner of Tennessee’s Department of Commerce and Insurance, recently set aside some time to talk with Insurance Journal Southeast regarding some of the industry issues impacting the Volunteer State. Flowers was appointed by Democratic Governor Phil Bredesen …

West Virginia Operating With Tort Reform Concerns

Like many other parts of the country, West Virginia is looking to answers to improve tort reform in the state. Recently, Insurance Journal Southeast spoke with Randy Cox, American Insurance Association West Virginia Counsel. Cox looks at how the state …