December 7, 2009
More than 100 Oklahomans are struggling to find health coverage after learning an insurance company was taking their premiums with no intention of paying claims. Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland said the main company, American Trade Association, sold fake health insurance …
December 6, 2009
A special legislative session to reconsider a pending change to workers’ compensation insurance requirements in Tennessee will only take place if there’s a consensus among lawmakers, according to Gov. Phil Bredesen. Meanwhile, Republican House Speaker Kent Williams of Elizabethton sent …
December 6, 2009
Monte Stringer, executive vice president with U.S. Risk Inc. in Dallas, has been elected president of the Texas Surplus Lines Association Inc. for the coming year. Stringer and other new officers and directors of the organization were elected at the …
December 6, 2009
USAA Military insurance company USAA is expanding its customer base by nearly 35 million prospects by opening up eligibility for its products to all veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time. More than 18 million …
December 6, 2009
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. Campgrounds, Dude Ranches & Other Outdoors Risks Market Detail: Hull & Company Inc. has availability …
December 4, 2009
Police in Alcoa say their beer sting was a complete failure. They’re delighted. Authorities had an underage person try to buy beer from 27 businesses, including convenience markets, restaurants and food stores. The youngster was turned down by clerks at …
December 3, 2009
Insurance agents in Alabama and Louisiana may now access the services provided by TAPCO Underwriters Inc. (TAPCO), a Burlington, N.C.-based MGA that specializes in high-volume, middle-market excess and surplus insurance lines. The company explained in its announcement that it has …
December 2, 2009
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI-DWC) approved the renewal of the Certificates of Authority for 13 companies to self-insure for workers’ compensation claims for a one-year period under the TDI-DWC Self-Insurance Regulation program. These 13 companies …
December 1, 2009
The number of lawsuits filed against the Tennessee Valley Authority over a massive coal ash spill in Roane County has risen to 14. A breach in an earthen dike at the Kingston Fossil Plant sent 5.4 million cubic yards of …
December 1, 2009
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) has named Micaela Isler as regional manager, state government relations. Isler will cover the Southeast Atlantic region which includes the District of Columbia, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Prior …