Oklahomans could have the opportunity to purchase insurance from companies across the nation under legislation approved by a state House of Representatives committee. Senate Bill 1059, by state Sen. Bill Brown and state Rep. Lewis Moore, would create the “Health …
Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak and McCurtain County District Attorney Mark Matloff announced the conviction and subsequent sentencing of Matthew Hammer, a formerly licensed insurance agent in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Insurance Department’s Anti-Fraud Unit led the investigation of Hammer, …
Most Oklahoma business executives are confident their businesses will grow and about a third plan to hire workers this year, according to the findings of an online survey of company owners and officials released on April 4. But more than …
Southwestern Insurance Information Service (SIIS) has named Monica Vigil-McDonald as its new communications coordinator. Vigil-McDonald will report directly to SIIS President Sandra Helin and the SIIS board of directors to create and implement the organization’s overall communications strategy. Vigil-McDonald joins …
Legislation that would allow Oklahomans to display their handguns openly has some law enforcement officials on edge, but many people say the public may not see a big difference. Oklahomans with a state-issued permit have been allowed to carry a …
The Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed a bill that would make it more difficult for employers to misclassify workers as independent contractors for the purpose of avoiding social security, unemployment or workers’ compensation premium costs. HB 2258, by Rep. …
Although none of the 50 U.S. state governments were found to be exemplary, three out of four of the South Central states received very lackluster rankings in a report evaluating state governments on integrity and the ability to prevent corruption …
The Oklahoma Senate has rejected a proposal that would have prevented teenagers from using cell phones while driving. The Senate voted 22-20 for the bill by Tulsa Republican Brian Crain, falling short of the 25 votes needed for passage. Senate …
Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak announced from the 2012 National Tornado Preparedness Summit his intent to standardize Oklahoma’s insurance industry by utilizing ACORD’s 1 – Property Loss Notice form. “This form will allow citizens to fill out one form …
Oklahoma legislative leaders said on March 8 they are shelving a plan to comply with the new federal health care law by setting up a state health insurance exchange. In a joint statement, House Speaker Kris Steele and Senate President …
