April 16, 2008
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. …
April 15, 2008
In the wake of recent severe storms across the state, Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry declared a state of emergency to exist in 38 Oklahoma counties due to tornadoes, severe storms and flooding which began on April 9. Gov. Henry also …
April 15, 2008
Oklahoma Senate Republicans say their Democratic peers have blocked consideration of an amendment on workers’ compensation reform. Democrat Lt. Gov. Jari Askins recently broke a tie to help Senate Democrats block consideration of the amendment, which would have required Senate …
April 11, 2008
The clash between the states and the federal government over nationwide rules to make driver’s licenses more secure has ended — for now. A truce, of sorts, between the 50 states and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has kicked …
April 10, 2008
An insurance industry trade organization estimates that preliminary damage from an April 8 Oklahoma hail storm has risen to $15 million and cautioned losses could increase significantly. Meanwhile, Northern Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas continued to be hammered with violent storms …
April 7, 2008
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. Sports & Recreation Nuts & Bolts: Sadler Sports and Recreation is offering sports and recreation …
April 7, 2008
With some notable exceptions — southern Louisiana for one — the economies of the South Central states seem to be holding steady against the looming prospect of a nationwide recession. Populations are growing in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas and …
April 7, 2008
Burning Down the House “If you burn your neighborhood down, where are you going to live?” —Sandra Richards, a lieutenant with the Memphis Fire Department, after visiting an apartment complex in Pine Bluff, Ark., that burned in a fire that …
April 7, 2008
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 with Assault and Battery Nuts & Bolts: United States Liability Insurance is writing …
April 7, 2008
People Willis Group Holdings extended its employment agreement with Joseph J. Plumeri, the company’s chairman and CEO. The agreement, which was originally scheduled to expire Oct. 15, 2009, will extend Plumeri’s tenure as leader of Willis through April 2011. That …