Alabama News

Newton Joins GeoVera Holdings as State Executive for Louisiana

GeoVera Holdings announced that Bill Newton, a former Louisiana deputy insurance commissioner, has joined the company as Louisiana state executive. Newton will lead the company’s entrance into the Louisiana homeowners insurance market. A native of Jefferson Parish, Newton has served …

Gorton’s Says Pills Found in Pennsylvania Fish Fillets Harmless

Gorton’s Inc. said Monday that the pills a Pennsylvania family reported finding in their fish fillets were harmless over-the-counter herbal supplements. The incident remains an isolated case and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is leading the investigation, Gorton’s spokesman …

Army Base Bus Wreck in Alabama Injures 23, 3 Marines Critical

A charter bus loaded with members of a Marine Reserve anti-terrorism group overturned at an Alabama Army base, injuring 23 people, including three Marines who were hospitalized in critical condition Monday. The military said the cause of the crash Sunday …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Blanket Accident Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Francis L. Dean & Associates of Illinois is a …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Blanket Accident Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Francis L. Dean & Associates of Illinois is a …

Georgia Storms Caused $15 Million Damage

Thunderstorms and tornadoes that raced into Georgia last week of February caused about $15 million damage to some 1,300 homes, a state official said. Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine earlier estimated insured losses to 1,000 homes across north Georgia at $10 …

Alabama Halts Non-Renewals Based on Other Policy

Licensed Alabama property and casualty insurers that non-renewed policies on the condition of having other policies with the company must re-offer coverage to the consumers affected, according to Alabama Insurance Commissioner Walter A. Bell. Also, insurers have been told to …

Declarations

Halt Non-Renewals “These activities, we strongly believe, are prohibited by the Alabama Trade Practices Law. The law specifically says that inducements not specified in the policy are prohibited.” โ€”Alabama Insurance Commissioner Walter A. Bell, directing insurers to stop offering coverage …

Alabama Moves Closer to Hiking Auto Insurance Requirements

The Alabama House has approved legislation that would bring Alabama in line with about half the South by raising the minimum amount of auto liability insurance that motorists must buy. The House voted 82-0 for legislation by Rep. Marc Keahey, …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Blanket Accident Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Francis L. Dean & Associates of Illinois is a …