Perry News

Magnitude 3.7 Quake Rattles Perry, Oklahoma, Area

The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.7 has rattled an area south of Perry on Sept. 12. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage following Friday morning’s earthquake. The USGS says the …

Texas Governor Refuses to Implement Insurance Exchange, Expand Medicaid

Texas won’t be working on the implementation of a health insurance exchange, one of the key provisions of the federal healthcare reform law that was recently upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, any time soon. In a letter to U.S. …

Texas Governor Again Renews Drought Disaster Declaration

Gov. Rick Perry has renewed a proclamation declaring Texas a disaster due to the drought. Perry renewed the disaster status on April 20, extending a similar proclamation from last July. The governor initially declared the drought a disaster in December …

W. R. Berkley Forms Berkley Re UK Limited; Appoints Execs

W. R. Berkley Corporation has announced the formation of Berkley Re UK Limited, based in London. Its principal focus “will be underwriting casualty and property treaty reinsurance, subject to regulatory approval,” said the announcement. “The operations of Berkley Re UK …