Editor’s Note: Keeping score
Although 2006 is safely behind us, some sticky issues are on the horizon as we edge our way into 2007. Case in point is the pending Supreme Court cases of Safeco v. Burr and GEICO v. Edo. The cases are …
Producer appointments available online in Ark.
LEO, an online producer/agency appointment feature offered by service provider Aithenti, has been launched in Arkansas, the state insurance department announced. This new online service will allow for direct appointments and/or agency (shared) appointments or terminations. The Arkansas Insurance Department …
News Currents
Injured Ark. trucker wins court order for rehearing Judge criticizes state Workers’ Compensation Commission The Arkansas Court of Appeals says the state Work-ers’ Compensation Commission did such a poor job of considering an injured trucker’s claim that it was “impossible” …
10 Injured Ark. trucker wins court order for rehearing
Judge criticizes state Workers’ Compensation Commission 10 Accused of insurance fraud, La. police officer resigns Change in accident report at issue 10 La. Citizens gets nod to raise rates Statewide average commercial rates to increase 138.4% 12 Windstorm issues to …
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Environmental Cleanup Costs
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to tackle an environmental case that could clarify when companies which have incurred industrial cleanup costs can seek to force the government or other companies to share the costs. Atlantic Research Corp., a privately …
America First Expands Online Billing Service to Commercial Clients
Dallas-based America First Insurance, a member of Liberty Mutual Group, announced the expansion of its Online Billing Service Center to allow its commercial lines customers to make online payments and view their account summaries and payment histories. Commercial customers can …
Ark. Commissioner Elected Officer at NAIC
Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Julie Benafield Bowman has been elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Southeastern Zone of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), her office announced. Becoming an officer of the Zone elevates Bowman to the Executive Committee of the NAIC. …
Regulators Name 2007 Key Committee Chairs
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) today named its 2007 Committee chairs and vice chairs. The NAIC officers, most immediate past president and zone representatives met earlier this month to make assignments based on the preferences submitted by the …
Calls Link Agents with Dubious Medicare Sales Practices in Ark.
Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Julie Benafield Bowman has expressed concern upon hearing reports of questionable practices by insurance agents selling Medicare Advantage plans in the southwest area of the state. Calls from consumers in Hope and Texarkana to the Seniors Health …
New Ark. Attorney General to Target Identity Theft
Newly elected Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced a proposal aimed at preventing identity theft will be presented as part of his legislative package for the 2007 legislative session. “Essentially what you’ll see is a package of bills that fall …
