People Mullis Newby Hurst L.P., an Addison, Texas-based provider of construction insurance and surety bonds in Texas, promoted Jan Johnson to senior vice president and director of insurance. Johnson, a 26-year veteran of the insurance industry, has served as vice …
It Figures
$225 Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has charged a Houston company with selling fake driver’s licenses to immigrants. The fraudulent licenses were marketed as “International Driver’s Licenses” and sold for $225 each. Harris County District Judge Grant Dorfman granted the …
World’s Weather as a Deranged Pinball Machine?
The 10th edition of the European Insurance Forum (EIF), held at Dublin’s Four Seasons Hotel and sponsored by the Dublin Insurance & Management Association (DIMA) April 7-8, focused on some major issues of worldwide concern, as well as the state …
New Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Liquor Liability Coverage Nuts & Bolts: Advanced E&S Insurance Underwriters recently announced the offering of …
Okla. High Court Upholds Employer Responsibility in Comp Claim
The Supreme Court of Oklahoma on April 15 upheld a finding by a previous three-judge panel that an employer is liable for an injury sustained by an employee of the company’s subcontractor because the principal employer had failed to verify …
Okla. AG Settles with Concentra over Workers’ Comp Billing Practices
Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson announced his office has signed an agreement with Concentra Health Services that requires the company to pay the state more than $182,000 and institute new training procedures to settle state concerns about the company’s billing …
Another Insurance Association Joins Fight to Defeat Colorado Auto Rate Bill
Another insurance association is joining in the fight to defeat Colorado House Bill 1389. The Fair Accountable Insurance Rates Act is expected to be heard in the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee on Thursday, April 17. According to the …
Oklahoma Receives $85.1M from Big Tobacco Settlement
Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson and State Treasurer Scott Meacham said Oklahoma has received more than $85.1 million from the tobacco industry, 75 percent of which went directly into the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund. This year’s payment was bolstered …
Minnesota Lawmakers OK Compromise on Suing Home, Auto Insurers
The Minnesota Legislature approved this week a compromise bill giving consumers more clout in court when they disagree with their home and auto insurance companies. The legislation passed the Senate 47-15 and the House 93-39. It now goes to Gov. …
Ark. Gov.: Agricultural Damage Heavy After Persistent Flooding
Arkansas’ emergency management chief says rising flood waters may undo the cleanup and repairs some homes and regions have already completed after more than a month of flooding. “Some areas we’ve surveyed we’ll have to go back and redo because …
