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Okla. court says law can’t bar evidence in workers’ comp case

State senator vows effort to address issue The Oklahoma Supreme Court invalidated a portion of a state law that prohibits medical evidence to be presented in a workers’ compensation case from a doctor hired by an injured worker. The co-chairman …

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Family Entertainment Centers Nuts & Bolts: A program tailored for family fun centers and endorsed by International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions is available through American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services Inc. Types of coverages include general liability; excess/umbrella; …

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‘Unfunded’ mandate “Here in New Hampshire, we pride ourselves on being frugal, and here in New Hampshire, we pride ourselves on respecting the privacy of our neighbors. We are not about to be coerced into an unfunded mandate, especially one …

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Vacation Income Property Nuts & Bolts: Middle Oak is offering insurance designed exclusively for vacation income property. What is covered: homes, condos, short term or year round rentals, owner use, two nights, seasonal etc. In the name of a trust, …

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Truckers, Motor Truck Cargo Nuts & Bolts: Frontline Underwriters Inc., an independently owned and operated wholesale MGA, specializes in the placement of motor truck cargo, and offers physical damage and truckers’ liability. Dollars: $10,000 to $250,000. p:Carrier: Rated “A” by …

Williams Joins The Republic Group as Underwriting Process Manager

The Republic Group, a regional insurer based in Dallas, announced that Jay C. Williams has joined the company as its new Personal Lines Underwriting Process manager. In this newly created position, Williams will manage the company’s customer support and agency …

Sonic Claims Sylvania Signs Caused Fires at Restaurants

Oklahoma City, Okla.-based Sonic Restaurants Inc. is seeking more than $750,000 in a lawsuit against Osram Sylvania Inc. claiming that lighted signs at some of the company’s drive-in restaurants have been damaged by electrical shorts, fires and other problems. In …

Firefighters Brace for Fierce Winds in Nevada

Firefighters across Nevada braced for fierce winds Wednesday as they struggled to contain scores of wildland blazes burning across the state. Red flag warnings issued by the National Weather Service forecast dangerous fire conditions and gusty winds that could hamper …

Safeco Announces New Sale Regions, Field Leadership

Seattle-based Safeco has announced it has expanded its sales organization from five to nine regions, and has named executives to lead two of the new territories. “Independent insurance agents have consistently told us they want more personal contact,” said Spencer …

Okla. Court Says Law Can’t Bar Evidence in Workers’ Comp Case

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has invalidated a portion of a state law that prohibits medical evidence to be presented in a workers’ compensation case from a doctor hired by an injured worker. The court said it is unconstitutional to restrict …