U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services former Secretary Donna E. Shalala will be the keynote speaker and recognize outstanding physicians who treat workers’ compensation patients during the Aug. 23, Third Annual Florida CHOICE Awards for Workers’ Compensation in Orlando, …
The U.S. Senate rejected what could have been damaging amendments and approved by a vote of 72-26 historic changes to the way class action lawsuits are handled. The vote almost assures enactment since the Senate measure, The Class Action Fairness …
In efforts to continuing helping victims of last month’s deadly earthquake and tsunamis in Southeast Asia, President George W. Bush on Monday announced that former Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton will lead relief efforts to raise money for …
Dan Pettigrew Caliber Collision Centers, which operates collision repair facilities in California and Texas, named Dan Pettigrew as executive vice president of Operations. In this position, Pettigrew assumes responsibility for the oversight of all center operations in California and Texas, …
Patrick Gallagher Patrick Gallagher was appointed president and CEO of Florida-based American Superior Holding Co. and its affiliates. Gallagher comes to American Superior with 38 years of insurance experience including executive positions with Poe Financial Group, American Modern Insurance Group …
Lloyd’s announced that Philip Lader, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, is to join the Council at Lloyd’s, the ultimate governing body of the market. Lader served as U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. from 1997 to 2001 and has …
This is the heart of the presidential primary season. The media is full of pundits discussing what the leading candidates did right and what the dropouts did wrong. If you pay close enough attention, there are some valuable lessons to …
Washington native Mike Kreidler was elected to the office of Insurance Commissioner in November 2000, taking office in January 2001. Before becoming Insurance Commissioner, Kreidler enjoyed a varied political career. He served 16 years in the state legislature in both …
South Carolina State Rep. Shirley Hinson claims a business lobby group has offered her a bribe to support legislation that would reform medical malpractice lawsuits. According to the Associated Press and The Charleston Post and Courier, the Republican from Goose …
A recent study commissioned by the American Insurance Association asserts that asbestos lawsuits have cost U.S. businesses $275 billion and between 52,000 and 60,000 citizens their jobs, according to the Bloomberg News. Suits involving asbestos have forced over 60 companies …
