Fraud Bureaus Report Sharp Rise in Fake Health Plans
Bob Harper thought he’d found a better health-insurance deal. The Oklahoma man bought coverage from an outfit called American Trade Association (ATA). The price seemed affordable, and he thought he’d save decent money while maintaining a solid healthcare safety net. …
Not All Tennessee Flood Victims Are in Nashville
Far from the spotlight shining on the Nashville victims of May’s deadly floods, Mike Anglin looks at the now-empty space next to Indian Creek where his doublewide mobile home stood and wonders how he will replace it. The Hickman County …
Business Moves
Arthur J. Gallagher, Joseph James & Associates Illinois-based insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., has acquired Joseph James & Associates of Dublin, Ohio. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 1989, Joseph …
FEMA: States Need Time to Review Flood Map
After facing strong opposition during a public meeting in Arkansas, a top federal official wants to give cities and towns in the Mississippi Delta more time to review maps that outline where flood insurance would be required. Craig Fugate, administrator …
New Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Closure/Post Closure for Landfills Market Detail: Sloan Mason Insurance Services provides closure and post closure …
U.S. Launches Pre-Existing Condition Health Insurance Plan
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today the launch of a Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) that will offer coverage to uninsured Americans who have been unable to obtain health coverage because of a pre-existing health …
BancorpSouth Insurance Exec Re-Elected to Louisiana Guaranty Board
BancorpSouth Insurance Services president Markham McKnight has been re-elected as treasurer of the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association (LIGA) board. McKnight brings 28 years of experience to his position. In addition to his role as president of BancorpSouth Insurance Services, McKnight …
Tennessee Adopts New Residential Building Code
New building codes for newly-built one-and two-family residences in Tennessee have taken effect. The provisions are the result of the Tennessee Clean Energy Future Act. The State Fire Marshal Office said its code enforcement program will begin in October. In …
Alabama Residents Sue Firms Over Coal Ash Dumping in Tennessee
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of 64 Perry County, Ala. residents against the companies operating a landfill receiving coal ash from a spill in Tennessee. The lawsuit filed in Perry County Circuit Court is against the owners and …
