Oklahoma News

Oklahoma Senate Approves Workers’ Compensation Judge Plan

Republicans have pushed another issue to a statewide vote to counter a gubernatorial veto – this time a plan to require Senate confirmation of Workers’ Compensation Court judges. The Oklahoma Senate gave final approval to a joint resolution referring the …

Ratings Recap: Georgia Farm, Okla. Farm, State Auto, Premier, Medmarc

A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to ‘B++’ (Good) from ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings to “bbb+” from “a-” of Georgia Farm Bureau Group and its members, Georgia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company and Georgia Farm …

Oklahoma House Passes Workers’ Comp Judge Resolution

A resolution that would ask voters to require Senate confirmation of Oklahoma Worker’s Compensation Court judges has passed the Oklahoma House less than a month after Gov. Brad Henry vetoed similar legislation. The House voted 60-37 for the bill and …

Republicans Explain Their Health Care Reform Plan

While President Obama may believe the stars are aligned for major health reform this year it is far from certain whether Congress will pass a bill that works. The groups that are most likely to unravel this effort are not …

Republican Health Care Reform Nixes Public Option, New Taxes

Congressional Republicans today unveiled a health care reform plan they hope will compete with what Democrats are planning to offer. U.S. Senators Tom Coburn, M.D., of Oklahoma, and Richard Burr, of North Carolina, along with U.S. Representatives Paul Ryan of …

Oklahoma Readies Uninsured Driver System for Memorial Day Weekend

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol could be using the state’s electronic insurance verification system in time for the Memorial Day weekend travel rush. The system will be able to instantly verify whether a driver is insured, but only on personal Oklahoma …

A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of Oklahoma Farm Bureau Group

A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to B++ (Good) from A- (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings to ‘bbb+’ from ‘a-‘ of Oklahoma Farm Bureau Group and its members, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company and AgSecurity Insurance …

2007 State Obesity Rates

2007 State Obesity Rates State % Alabama 30.3 Alaska 27.5 Arizona 25.4 Arkansas 28.7 California 22.6 Colorado 18.7 Connecticut 21.2 Delaware 27.4 Washington DC 21.8 Florida 23.6 Georgia 28.2 Hawaii 21.4 Idaho 24.5 Illinois 24.9 Indiana 26.8 Iowa 26.9 Kansas …

Florida Domestic Insurers Need Backup Plans In Event State Hurricane Funds Slow

Most of Florida’s smaller domestic property insurers have initiated backup financing plans in the event the state-backed hurricane fund can’t meet its obligations right after a major storm hits. According to an actuary whose firm is reviewing 59 of the …

Insurers Slowing Launch of Insurance Verification System in Oklahoma

Five police departments across Oklahoma are using an electronic insurance verification system designed to crack down on uninsured motorists, and state officials said the computerized system should be fully operational in less than two months. State tag agents have been …