A federal appeals court has scheduled arguments in State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.’s quest to overturn a $2.7 million judgment in a Hurricane Katrina insurance dispute from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The arguments will be heard Dec. 5, in …
Members of political boards have their disagreements. But if a majority of Bay St. Louis, Miss., City Council members agree on one thing, it’s their intense dislike for Katrina cottages. Since the small, modular homes wheeled their way into the …
Contractors Pollution Liability Nuts & Bolts: Sloan Mason is now providing contractor’s pollution liability (CPL) for oilfield diving and sub-sea contractors of all types. For full underwriting review and the best quote, the company requires a CPL supplemental application and …
Company claims legal action is “frivolous, baseless” 10 Calif. workers’ comp reforms working better than expected Governor vetoes bill to raise benefits 11 Idaho Falls considers banning cell phones while driving Also wants to stop other unsafe driving activities 12 …
This fall is an off-year election season with only a handful of federal races and most state houses gearing up for contests in 2008. However there are some races — a hotly-debated referendum in Washington and key elections in Mississippi, …
Court panel casts doubt on immunity claim 6 N.H. judge questions medical malpractice screening panels They may cost time and money 8 Mass. finalizes managed competition auto insurance regulation But the road to competition has limits N1 Off-year election 2007 …
Feds weigh $40 billion buyout of homes on Mississippi coast The federal government is considering buying out as many as 17,000 homes along the Mississippi coast and remaking the land into a vast hurricane-protection zone, raising anxieties that it could …
hurricane damage formula Looking to minimize claims litigation 8 West Virginia lawmakers may reassert workers’ comp oversight But will they scare insurers from the state? 9 Florida brings back no-fault Lawmakers add anti-fraud provisions 9 It’s wait ’til next year …
News Currents South Carolina Insurance Director Scott Richardson is proposing a loss-allocation method that he hopes will alleviate any confusion between water damage and wind damage the next time a hurricane reduces buildings to concrete slabs. Concern about ongoing Katrina …
No-fault returns “Today is a great day for the people of Florida because the Florida Legislature stepped in to provide protections for Florida’s drivers. In doing so, they made a good law an even better law by helping reduce opportunities …
