Arkansas News

Ark. company recalls 40,000 pounds of ground beef sold in 12 states

Springdale, Ark.-based Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. (www.tyson.com) on June 8 recalled more than 40,000 pounds of ground beef shipped to Wal-Mart stores in 12 states after samples tested at a Sherman, Texas, plant showed signs of E. coli contamination. No …

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Figures

3 Million A new survey by Trusted Choice and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America found that nearly three million households have lost their homeowners coverage since 2003, and most homeowners have done nothing to structurally reinforce their …

People

Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corp. (LWCC) hired David T. White as director of internal audit. White will be responsible for providing overall direction for the internal audit function. He was previously audit unit manager for General Reinsurance’s North America and Australia …

Declarations

Declarations Untrue and unfair “This policy statement implies that agents who are contracted with carriers cannot act on behalf of their clients. That is untrue and unfair. … The independent agent’s ability to build a profitable book of good clients …

Texas Approves 14 Companies to Self Insure for Workers’ Comp Claims

The Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that 14 companies with approximately 47,600 employees in Texas recently were approved to self-insure for workers’ compensation claims for a one-year period under the department’s self insurance program. Commissioner of …

Insurance Group Urges Repeal of Mo.’s Workers’ Comp Second Injury Fund

La. State Police Arrest 7 for Various Insurance Fraud Schemes

The Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud and Auto Theft Unit announced the recent arrests of seven individuals, including one insurance agent, on insurance fraud and theft warrants. The arrests continue as the Insurance Fraud and Auto Theft Unit focuses its …

Ark. Company Recalling 40,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Sold in 12 States

Springdale, Ark.-based Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. on June 8 recalled more than 40,000 pounds of ground beef shipped to Wal-Mart stores in 12 states after samples tested at a Sherman, Texas, plant showed signs of E. coli contamination. No illnesses …

Voluntary Beef Recall Expands

A meat supplier expanded a voluntary recall of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E.coli. United Food Group LLC said in a statement it expanded the recall of 75,000 pounds of ground beef to include an additional …