Arkansas News

Tullis Named President of MNH Tullis in Arkansas

MNH Tullis named Mike Tullis president of MNH Tullis, a Little Rock, Ark.-based company that partners with Mullis Newby Hurst (MNH) in Addison, Texas. Tullis began his career with MNH Tullis after opening the organization’s Little Rock office in 2010. …

Arkansas Earthquakes Spawn Lawsuit Against Drilling Companies

Fourteen families in central Arkansas have filed a lawsuit in connection with a series of earthquakes in Faulkner County that prompted the state in 2011 to ban the use of four natural-gas drilling disposal wells in a large area mostly …

Houser Promoted to President – Markel Wholesale’s Mid South Region

Markel Corp. has promoted Wendy Houser to president, Mid South region, of Markel’s Wholesale division. The Mid South region includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Houser joined Markel in 2008 and helped to establish Markel’s Mid South …

Arkansas Receives More than $700K for Tornado Recovery

The U.S. Labor Department has given $702,741 to help Arkansas recover from tornadoes and severe storms that hit the state last May and June. The agency said the National Emergency Grant is being given to the Arkansas Department of Workforce …

Brooks Appointed Sr. Field Representative for Berkshire Hathaway GUARD

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies recently added John Brooks as a senior field representative for Arkansas, Louisiana and eastern Texas. A graduate of Louisiana State University, Brooks has been part of the insurance industry in the South for almost 10 …

Arkansas Recovering From Weekend Storms

Robin Willhite sorted through the clutter at her Mississippi Delta home Sunday, thankful she and her daughter had survived a twister but wondering where she would celebrate the coming holiday. “A tornado four days before Christmas. It’s just Arkansas weather,” …

Arkansas Lawmakers Approve Insurance Exchange Funds

Arkansas lawmakers have narrowly approved a $10.6 million grant to continue operating the insurance marketplace under the federal health overhaul, despite objections from some legislators over the law’s rocky start. The Arkansas Legislative Council approved the grant on a 21-18 …

LAMMICO Declares 10.5% Dividend for Medical Liability Policyholders

The board of directors of medical professional liability insurer, LAMMICO, has declared another dividend for all policyholders in Louisiana and Arkansas, marking the seventh time since 2008 the company has authorized the payment of a dividend to its insureds. The …

Heavy Snow Damages Docks on North Arkansas Lakes

Authorities in north Arkansas say a dock collapse on Lake Norfork does not pose an immediate threat of contamination to the lake. Henderson Fire Chief Rodney May says the weight of snow and ice caused the roof of a boat …

Little Rock, Arkansas Police Work 124 Accidents on Slick Roads

Little Rock, Ark., police say they’ve worked 124 vehicle accidents since wintry weather hit the state on Dec. 6. The police department says 60 accidents involved damages of more than $1,000, while 64 accidents had damages estimated at less than …