A proposal to prohibit texting while driving has advanced out of the House Transportation Committee despite the vocal objections of some members of the panel. Pegram Republican Rep. Phillip Johnson noted that drivers can already be pulled over for text …
CAA, Bridges Group Inc. Austin, Texas-based Combined Agents of America LLC (CAA) has added Bridges Group Inc., based in Kansas, to its roster of agency members. Since 1894, the Bridges Group has served the region surrounding Norton, Kan., with a …
Federal Aid “We need a more disciplined, structured plan for providing federal assistance following any major natural disaster.” —U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D.-Fla, in asking the U.S. Treasury to provide assurances to private market lenders that any loans they make …
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. Child Welfare Organizations Market Detail: Markel Insurance Co. offers agents access to a program for …
Arkansas lawmakers have approved a new law that stops local governments from billing motorists for accident response services performed by police departments, according to the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI). HB 1895, sponsored by Representative Allen Kerr (R-Little …
A subsidiary of 21st Century Holding Co. (Nasdaq:TCHC) has received approval from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation to market and underwrite commercial general liability insurance. American Vehicle Insurance Co. will offer an artisan commercial general liability program in the …
A Tennessee attorney general opinion says sending or reading texts while driving falls under a law prohibiting the unsafe operation of a motor vehicle. Rep. Vince Dean, an East Ridge Republican and chairman of the House Public Safety Subcommittee, requested …
A Republican lawmaker in Tennessee has dropped claims of legislative immunity for comments he made on his personal blog that sparked a $750,000 libel lawsuit. State Rep. Stacey Campfield of Knoxville was sued by Roger Byrge for falsely posting weeks …
Motorists Mutual Insurance Company (Motorists) of Columbus, Ohio, reported it has been approved for membership at Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (FHLBank). With $1.2 billion in assets and rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best, Motorists is the 21st insurance …
Kevin VanDyke and Andy Norman opened their St. Augustine agency around Thanksgiving last year but already they are thinking big. They plan to grow their business in the Jacksonville metropolitan area not just by outselling other agencies but also by …
