Declarations
Congressional fight “This is going to be a fight. These guys have dumped a lot of money in campaigns. They dumped $27 million in the presidential race, most of it going to the winner just a couple of years ago. …
Declarations
Congressional fight “This is going to be a fight. These guys have dumped a lot of money in campaigns. They dumped $27 million in the presidential race, most of it going to the winner just a couple of years ago. …
West Virginia Exposes Workers’ Comp Fraud
William E. Keir pleaded guilty earlier this month to one felony count of wrongfully seeking workers’ compensation insurance, according to the West Virginia Insurance Commission. Keir, 29, of Morgantown was indicted in September on four felony counts of attempting to …
W. Va. Judge Dismisses 400 Flood Claims Against Coal Firms
A circuit judge has dismissed the claims of about 400 victims of a devastating flood in southern West Virginia in 2001. Ohio County Circuit Judge Arthur M. Recht said in last week’s ruling that the plaintiffs who live in the …
Ark. Commissioner Elected Officer at NAIC
Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Julie Benafield Bowman has been elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Southeastern Zone of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), her office announced. Becoming an officer of the Zone elevates Bowman to the Executive Committee of the NAIC. …
Producer School Returns to Sacramento in March
The Ultimate Producer School presented by Agency Management Resource Group, starts in March in Sacramento, Calif. The school is especially designed for the recently licensed producer or those transitioning into commercial sales to provide sales training with commercial coverage information. …
Mich. Becomes 29th State to Join Interstate Compact
Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has signed legislation permiting Michigan to join the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact Commission, making Michigan the 29th state to join the Commission. Created through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the Commission provides participating …
W. Va. Tackles Mine Safety Rules to Address Sago Tragedy
Members of the state Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety say the panel may have a tough time crafting regulations to address the cause of the Sago Mine accident. The process of writing those rules officially began Wednesday when …
W.Va. Building Where Fire Killed 7 Lacked Sprinklers
There was no sprinkler system in the five-story apartment building where fire killed at least seven people, including a child, fire officials said. “I think they would have made a huge difference,” Fire Chief Greg Fuller told reporters. While sprinklers …
Health Savings Account Firm Exits W. Va. in Dispute with State
Indiana-based insurer is pulling out of West Virginia, saying regulatory action taken against it by the state forced the decision. Medical Savings Insurance of Indianapolis notified customers this month that it will not renew their policies, the Charleston Gazette reported …
