Tennessee News

For Atlanta Quarterback Redman, Football’s More Fun Than Insurance

Think playing quarterback is tough? Try selling insurance. “I thought the NFL was a cutthroat business,” Chris Redman joked coming off the field after practice with the Atlanta Falcons. “Let me tell you, the insurance business is just as cutthroat.” …

Georgia, Tennessee Lead in Insured Catastrophe Losses for 1st Quarter

U.S. property/casualty insurers are expected to pay homeowners and businesses an estimated $3.35 billion for first-quarter property losses resulting from nine catastrophes. The nine events identified as catastrophes by the Property Claim Services (PCS) unit of Insurance Services Office include …

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Unum Group Reverses 42% of Reviewed Disability Claims

In a forced self-review, the Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Unum Group agreed to fully or partly reverse 42 percent of previously denied disability claims and paid out $676 million in additional benefits. The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance said the agreement …

Tennessee Open Container Bill OK’d Despite Enforcement Concerns

The Tennessee Senate passed a bill that would ban open alcohol containers in vehicles despite concerns raised by prosecutors and safety officials the measure could cause drunken driving enforcement efforts to lose funding. The Senate on April 29 voted 23-7 …

9 Catastrophes to Cost P/C Insurers $3 Billion in 1st Quarter

U.S. property/casualty insurers are expected to pay homeowners and businesses an estimated $3.35 billion for first-quarter property losses resulting from nine catastrophes. The nine events identified as catastrophes by the Property Claim Services (PCS) unit of Insurance Services Office include …

Industrial Accident in Tennessee Claims Life at Construction Site

Tennessee officials say a construction worker fell to his death at an Embassy Suites construction site in Murfreesboro. Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services spokesman Randy White says the incident happened around noon on April 26, and has been deemed an …

Missouri Company Agrees to $18 Million Payout in Fatal Accident

A trucking company has agreed to pay $18 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the families of three women killed in a June 2006 crash. The parent company of Pro Logistics Inc. and two of its subsidiaries agreed to …

Learn How Insurance Agents Can Receive Live Transfer Insurance Leads

QuotesAuction.com, a leader in the insurance leads industry, is now offering live transfer insurance leads to agents and brokers in all 50 states. North Hollywood, CA – April 28, 2008 — QuotesAuction.com, an insurance industry lead, has announced plans to …

Bill to Limit Medical Malpractice Lawsuits in Tennessee Heads to Governor

A bill that seeks to limit frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits in Tennessee is on its way to the governor’s office. The Senate unanimously agreed April 24 with changes made earlier in the House. The bill would require plaintiffs to give …