Oklahoma News

Recent Oklahoma Earthquake Among Strongest in State

One of the strongest earthquakes recorded in Oklahoma rattled parts of five states on October 13 and left two people with minor injuries. The earthquake struck at 9:06 a.m. about six miles east of Norman in Cleveland County, sharply shaking …

Earthquake Rattles Parts of Oklahoma

An earthquake has rattled parts of central Oklahoma and was felt as far away as southern Kansas. There are no reports of damage or injury. Geophysicist Don Blakeman with the National Earthquake Information Center said the earthquake struck at 9:06 …

States Hosting International Insurance Regulators

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) welcomed 13 regulators from China, India, Korea, Lebanon, Republic of Srpska and Thailand to its International Internship Program for Education and Regulatory Cooperation. The fall program kicks off in Kansas City, Missouri this …

Burglaries Follow Oklahoma Door-to-Door Insurance Salesman

Oklahoma authorities say a trend has developed of home burglaries following a visit by a door-to-door salesman. Nearly a dozen communities have been hit. Garfield County sheriff’s deputies told Oklahoma City television station KFOR that the salesman uses a high-pressure …

Oklahoma Turnpike Deaths Case Settled for $62.7M

Attorneys for both sides say a civil lawsuit over a collision on Oklahoma’s Will Rogers Turnpike that killed 10 people has been settled for $62.7 million. Attorneys for family members of eight of the victims say the settlement was reached …

Oklahoma Updates License, CE Requirements for Work Comp Adjusters

The Oklahoma Department of Insurance issued a bulletin reminding workers’ compensation insurance adjusters they must be licensed to operate in the state. Licensed workers’ comp claims adjusters also must complete six hours of ethics continuing education as part of the …

Most 9/11 Responders OK Settlement Resolving Suit

A lawyer representing 10,000 ground zero workers suing New York City over their exposure to World Trade Center dust said Tuesday that 75 percent have signed a settlement resolving their claims and most of the rest have indicated they will …

Challenger Presses Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner on MVR Fees

The Republican running to replace the current insurance commissioner in Oklahoma in the November election is seeking to make increased fees for access to motor vehicle records a campaign issue. During the last legislative session, state lawmakers raised to $25 …

People

Watkins Insurance Group, one of the largest full-service, locally owned independent insurance agencies in central Texas, added agent Andy Webb to its sales team. Webb began his career in the insurance industry in March 2002 and now brings a strong …

Surplus Lines Premiums Down in 2009; But Brokers Say Market is Stabilizing

The surplus lines industry continues to experience a decline in direct premiums written (DPW). For a third consecutive year in 2009, the surplus lines industry’s DPW fell 4.1 percent, an improvement over 2008 where the DPW fell 6.2 percent. Despite …