Arkansas News

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. Personal Lines Insurance Agents E&O Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen & Associates of Arizona, LLC is …

Declarations

Severe Impact “There’s a lot of scrap metal in the trees and fence lines, a lot of insulation, lumber. … The path of the tornado was several miles long and impacted a number of different areas where there were houses. …

It Figures

$1.3 Million Arkansas will receive $1.3 million out of the $72 million in funds and assets of Martin Frankel recently seized by the Internal Revenue Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Frankel was sent to prison for insurance fraud …

Okla. Lawmakers Return Donations Linked to Convicted Former Commissioner

Three Oklahoma state representatives, all Republicans, say they are returning campaign contributions given to them by the son of a man linked to convicted former state Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher. Reps. Jeff Hickman and Earl Sears say they’re both returning …

FBI Study: Violent, Property Crime Rates Decline

Crime rates dropped for the first time in two years, according to a newly released report of the most recent data collected by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Nationwide, violent crime fell 1.8 percent and property crime fell 2.6 percent …

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. Three Year Policies — EPLI Nuts & Bolts: International Excess is offering online quotes at …

Bills Filed in Okla. to Reduce Smoking, Protect Minors From Smoke

Oklahoma legislators seem to have smoking on their minds. Recently filed bills aimed at smoking issues would require the sales of “fire safe” cigarettes, require insurance companies to provide coverage for smoking cessation programs, and make it illegal to smoke …

Arkansas Wants More Time to Comply with REAL ID Law

Arkansas officials have asked for more time to implement post-Sept. 11 rules for new driver’s licenses. States face a May 11 deadline to comply with the REAL ID regulations, but Arkansas has requested a waiver. “Due to the delay in …

Markel American to Sell Collector Car Coverage

Markel American Insurance Co. introduced a new Collector Vehicle Insurance program. This program joins its other specialty personal lines, such as motorcycle and various boat products. The program provides coverage for a variety of collector vehicles including antique autos and …

Ark. Mayor Says Anti-tremor Measures Could Stop Development

A new Arkansas state law is intended to keep buildings from falling down if a big earthquake strikes in the New Madrid Fault Zone, but Blytheville Mayor Barrett Harrison says the law could keep the buildings from ever going up. …