In the world of new media where bad news travels fast, food-borne illness or accidents involving guests on site can ruin a hotel’s reputation, and their balance sheet, overnight. To help protect hoteliers from losses as a result of such …
A former FEMA employee has been offered a plea deal that would resolve charges he helped a government contractor fraudulently obtain a $100 million contract for maintaining thousands of government-issued shelters in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. A court filing by …
Alexandria, La., residents who plan to ignore the city’s expanded smoking ordinance better be willing to be a little lighter in the wallet. The Town Talk reports anyone caught lighting up in a bar or within 25 feet of city …
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) will be implementing a new billing and commission system beginning Jan. 1, 2012. In a bulletin to insurance agents, TWIA said under the new system it will assume the responsibility for paying agents’ commission. …
A 30-year-old Reserve, La.,woman has been sentenced to five years and nine months in prison for her role in 2007 fire at a public housing complex. Niasha Marie King pleaded guilty to setting her apartment in Reserve on fire to …
Beazley has appointed Lindy Hardman to develop new business and broaden the company’s broker relationships on the west coast. Hardman’s insurance experience comes from both the underwriting and broking businesses. He was recently regional vice president at Crum & Forster …
Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor has appointed Chris Brock the department’s director of communications. In his new role, Brock oversees communication strategy and planning while coordinating communication activities for the insurance department. He previously served …
The Iowa Council of NAIW dba International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) has elected its representatives for the next term. They are as follows: Iowa Council Director-elect Michele Sparks of LaMair-Mulock-Condon Co, W. Des Moines Membership Chair Joyce Nelson of …
A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to ‘A’ (Excellent) from ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) to “a+” from “a-” of Harrisburg, Penna.-based North Pointe Insurance Company (NPIC). Best has also affirmed the FSR of …
Florida employers could have to pay more in workers’ compensation premiums if regulators go along with a proposed statewide average 8.9 percent rate hike. The rate change may also trigger legislative action to clamp down on doctor-dispensed drugs and the …
