A Michigan meat company is recalling 129,000 pounds of beef products because of possible E. coli contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. The meat products are made by Davis Creek Meats and Seafood and were made for Gordon Food …
U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham and Jim DeMint have joined Gov. Mark Sanford in asking for a disaster declaration after last month’s late freeze ruined much of South Carolina’s peach, wheat and other crops. Officials estimate the April freeze damaged at …
Nationwide managing general agency Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. of Oak Ridge, Tenn., has completed the purchase of the renewal rights to the brokerage business of Creative Insurance Underwriters in Florida. “It was perfect timing,” says Bob Arowood, president and COO of …
A truck safety inspection crackdown has resulted in 596 violations found and 66 rigs taken off the road. The Tennessee Highway Patrol led the operation at seven sites across the state last week. Operation United STOP (Strategic Transportation Observation & …
A bipartisan effort by Tennessee lawmakers to limit frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits fell apart Wednesday and has likely stalled for this year. The Senate unanimously passed a similar bill last month to require attorneys to have an independent medical expert …
Mayfield Dairy Farms of Athens, Tenn. has announced the recall of 7,000 cartons of Turtle Tracks Ice Cream because of the accidental use of peanuts. A batch was mixed with chocolate-covered peanuts instead of pecans and because the cartons are …
Tennessee counties are in the process of a five-year plan to update old flood maps, but some homeowners are concerned the new versions could lead to lowered home values and the need for additional insurance. Shannon McDonald lives in a …
In its ongoing, multimillion-dollar lobbying and advertising campaign decrying “frivolous” lawsuits and “jackpot” jury awards, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has anointed West Virginia the poster child of all that ails the nation’s civil justice system. The national group has …
Beecher Carlson, an insurance brokerage and risk management consulting firm appointed Kevin L. Gabhart as managing director. Operating from the company’s Nashville, Tenn. office, Gabhart will focus on the development and management of health care accounts. Prior to joining Beecher …
Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality Nuts & Bolts: The Great Outdoors Insurance Program written by Gillingham & Associates provides comprehensive coverage for Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality industries. Classes: guest ranches, guides & outfitters, resorts, hunting & fishing lodges, RV parks & …
