February 7, 2005
It wouldn’t be the year after an election if someone, somewhere didn’t have some trouble with his pick for insurance commissioner. Two new Midwestern governors have hit rough spots: One for how he made his choice, and the other for …
January 24, 2005
Texas Insurance Commis-sioner Jose Montemayor, who oversaw the department as homeowners insurance rates skyrocketed during a mold crisis that started in 2001, has said he will not seek reappointment to the job he has held for the past six years, …
January 3, 2005
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 …
December 29, 2004
President George W. Bush told Asian leaders that the United States is committed to helping their countries following Sunday’s earthquake and killer tsunamis that have killed more than 60,000 people. The following is a transcript of a statement by President …
December 20, 2004
In 2004, the big news in the Southeast revolved around hurricanes and floods, and state officials reactions in the aftermath of these events. The Florida Legislature as a result, is trying to decide what to do about multiple deductibles, the …
December 15, 2004
Texas Mutual Insurance Company announced that Charles Whiteside Ph.D. will serve as the 2005 vice chair and Judy Broussard will serve as the secretary on the Texas Mutual board of directors. Dr. Whiteside is the president and general manager of …
November 22, 2004
While most folks are just happy the political advertisements are gone, Election Day 2004 did provide some results of interest to the insurance industry. President George W. Bush (R) was re-elected for a second term, Republicans gained seats in both …
November 22, 2004
Jose Suquet New Orleans-based Pan-American Life Insurance Company announced the election of José S. Suquet as president, chief executive officer and member of the Board of Directors. John J. Kelly, chairman of the Board, has served as interim president and …
November 4, 2004
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) has congratulated President George W. Bush and all of the winners in House and Senate races, and looks forward to working with all of the nation’s elected leaders in …
November 3, 2004
The American Medical Association (AMA) voiced pleasure in the re-election of President George W. Bush on Wednesday. In a statement, John Nelson, AMA president, remarked: “The American Medical Association today congratulates President George W. Bush on his successful bid for …