A pair of companion bills have been introduced in the Texas House and Senate that proponents say are aimed at providing consistency and uniformity in civil actions involving commercial vehicle accidents. Opponents, on the other hand, say the bills are …
A battle is brewing between trucking and insurance industry interests and trial lawyers in Texas over a pair of companion bills introduced in the Texas House and Senate that proponents say are aimed at providing consistency and uniformity in civil …
Despite the softening of rates and the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, one Midwest-based workers’ compensation insurance provider that opened its doors just over three years ago reports that it not only has experienced significant growth during that time, it …
Fifty people are suing a Wisconsin city over the way it handled protests last fall after authorities announced that a police officer would face no charges for the fatal shooting of a Black teenager. Protesters demonstrated in Wauwatosa in October …
While renewable energy sources such as wind turbines and solar panels fuel a fraction of the state’s energy grid, the bulk of Texas’ power is supplied by natural gas, coal and nuclear plants, with natural gas power plants generating nearly …
COVID 19: Lawsuits and More Hundreds, if not thousands, of lawsuits have been filed across the U.S. in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic that has gripped the nation and the world this year. The Midwest region has not been spared …
Hurricanes, Hurricanes and Tropical Storms It can’t come as any surprise that hurricanes and tropical storms topped the list of the most read subjects of interest in Insurance Journal’s South Central region. In a North Atlantic hurricane season for the …
Motorcycle helmets, protest damage and COVID-19 pandemic-related lawsuits dominated the headlines in Insurance Journal’s Midwest region in 2020. Here’s a look back at some of most read stories for the Midwest region, based on readership metrics: Governor Signs Missouri Bill …
The weather, as usual, made for many headlines in Insurance Journal’s South Central region in 2020. COVID-19 related lawsuits and transactions involving nonstandard auto business also made news. Here’s a look back at some of the most read stories for …
An application for an order of liquidation has been filed in a Travis County, Texas, district court for a Houston-based nonstandard auto insurer now in receivership. ACCC Insurance Co. was placed into receivership on Oct. 21 by Travis County District …
