The wheels of state governments across the continent are spinning into action to cope with the far-reaching devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Nearly all states are pitching in somehow. At least 40 states are providing military manpower to restore order in …
ALABAMA Insurers Offering Grace Periods Some insurance companies are suspending billings or offering grace periods for payments from Alabama customers affected by Hurricane Katrina, according to Walter Bell, Insurance Commissioner. AFLAC, Alfa, Allstate, Farmers, Nationwide and State Farm are instituting …
The wheels of state governments across the continent are spinning into action to cope with the far-reaching devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Nearly all states are pitching in somehow. At least 40 states are providing military manpower to restore order in …
Before Hurricane Katrina, Gillis, Ellis and Baker Insurance, a New Orleans-based independent insurance brokerage that writes casualty insurance, liability benefits, health, employment, risk management and seismic vessel coverage, had offices across the street from the Superdome-today half of GEB’s employees …
North Carolina insurance companies began taking claims on Friday from coastal residents who lost property due to Hurricane Ophelia and reported claims varied from minor to severe. Several carriers, like Allstate, had moved Catastrophe Claims vans into coastal areas and …
Instructors who teach bowling and tennis, to line dancing and Community Theater in classes in Sun City, a community near Hilton Head, N.C., are facing a Sun City Community Association board of directors’ edict to carry workers’ compensation and liability …
Firm’s Mobile Emergency Unit Takes Claims in Baton Rouge Before Hurricane Katrina, Gillis, Ellis and Baker Insurance, a New Orleans-based independent insurance brokerage that writes casualty insurance, liability benefits, health, employment, risk management and seismic vessel coverage, had offices across …
North Carolina farmers who suffered flooding losses from last year’s hurricanes will soon receive disaster-assistance grants from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The checks issued to date will help farmers with the cost of removing debris …
After drenching the southeast coast of North Carolina and cutting off power to 100,000 homes, Hurricane Ophelia has been downgraded to a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. Ophelia’s winds and rain knocked down trees and flooded …
BB&T Insurance Services will consolidate two Greensboro operations, BB&T Insurance Services of the Triad and BB&T-Professional Benefits Management, the company announced. The combined BB&T Insurance Services will be located at 7823 National Service Road and with a staff of 45. …
