George W. Bush News

New Shield Law Could Erase Current Lawsuits Against Gun Makers

President George W. Bush is expected to sign into law a bill to shield the gun industry from most lawsuits filed by victims of gun crimes. The House approved the bill by a bipartisan vote of 283 to 144, with …

People & Places

Nancy Gates The Independent Insurance Agents of San Antonio announced it recently installed Gregory A. Stevens as the 84th president of the association. Lori Williams Stevens is president of Texas Insurance Division of Compass Insurance Agency Inc., responsible for operation …

Gregory Stevens

The Independent Insurance Agents of San Antonio announced it recently installed Gregory A. Stevens as the 84th president of the association. Stevens is president of Texas Insurance Division of Compass Insurance Agency Inc., responsible for operation of the San Antonio, …

Officials Assessing N.Y. Subway Threat Amid Tightened Security

U.S. officials have retained three suspects in the terrorist threat to New York’s subway system, The New York Times reported. American intelligence and law enforcement officials are continuing to assess what New York officials interpreted as a serious threat and …

Cooper Re-Appointed to Texas Mutual Board of Directors

Texas Mutual Insurance Company announced that Texas Gov. Rick Perry re-appointed Richard Cooper to serve on the Texas Mutual board of directors. Cooper will serve another six-year term, which will end in July 2011. Then-Gov. George W. Bush first appointed …

Zodiac Underwriting Guide to Drivers

Affable Aquarius (21 January – 19 February) The gentle qualities of Aquarius are reflective in an average claims record on all counts. The Aquarian drivers consider themselves sensible, responsible and family-oriented with a relaxed, patient attitude toward driving. Star driver: …

Zodiac Underwriting Guide to Drivers

Affable Aquarius (January 21 – February 19) The gentle qualities of Aquarius are reflective in an average claims record on all counts. Aquarian drivers consider themselves sensible, responsible and family-oriented with a relaxed, patient attitude toward driving. Star driver: Zsa …

Weathering the storm

Hurricane Katrina could be called an industry nightmare. Some insurers were still reeling from the effects of the Asian tsunamis and last year’s four hurricanes. Yet when Katrina struck in late August, she forced insurers to action. The hurricane dislodged …

Surveying the Damage: After Katrina, Can the Industry Withstand Another Disaster?

Hurricane Katrina could be called an industry nightmare. Some insurers were still reeling from the effects of the Asian tsunamis and last year’s four hurricanes. Yet when Katrina struck in late August, she forced insurers to action. The hurricane dislodged …

Zodiac Underwriting Guide to Drivers

Affable Aquarius (21 January — 19 February) The gentle qualities of Aquarius are reflective in an average claims record on all counts. The Aquarian drivers consider themselves sensible, responsible and family-oriented with a relaxed, patient attitude toward driving. Star driver: …