West Virginia News

W.Va. Nonprofit’s Reimbursements 11 Times Higher Than Premiums

A Fairmont, W.Va. nonprofit group paid $47,334 in premiums to a state-run insurance agency over two years and was reimbursed more than 11 times that amount for three claims, state documents show. The bulk of the reimbursements was $498,678 paid …

W.Va. Spouses Ask High Court for Assurance of Lifetime Benefits

West Virginia lawyers for spouses of people who died from work-related injuries and illnesses, including four victims of January’s Sago mine disaster, have asked the state Supreme Court in Charleston, W.Va. to ensure they receive lifetime benefits that were limited …

Howerton Promoted to DVUA V.P.

Mark E. Howerton has been promoted to vice president of DVUA West Virginia Inc. and DVUA of Ohio Inc., according to George F. “Rusty” Ellis, senior vice president. Howerton manages the Property/Casualty Department in the West Virginia office and supervises …

New Markets

HO-3 Homeowners in Texas Nuts & Bolts: The Republic Group, based in Dallas, introduced a new Homeowners Form 3 product in Texas. The company said the HO-3 is modeled after the ISO Homeowner form and is an all-perils product with …

New Markets

HO-3 Homeowners in TexasTITLE: Nuts & Bolts: The Republic Group, based in Dallas, introduced a new Homeowners Form 3 product in Texas. The company said the HO-3 is modeled after the ISO Homeowner form and is an all-perils product with …

Wright Named DVUA of W.Va. Inc. V.P.

Jeffrey S. Wright has been promoted to vice president of DVUA West Virginia Inc., DVUA of Virginia Inc. and DVUA of Ohio Inc., according to George F. “Rusty” Ellis, senior vice president. Wright manages the commercial transportation and garage departments …

West Va. Agents Cited by National Group for Legislative Wins

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) recently honored one of its state associations for its legislative accomplishments in 2005. The Maurice Herndon Award for legislative accomplishments went to the Professional Independent Insurance Agents of West …

W.Va. Officials, Cline, McGraw Oppose Federal Insurance Proposal

Two state officials in Charleston, W.Va. say state insurance requirements would be undermined by federal legislation that would give small businesses greater flexibility in offering health insurance to employees. The legislation would allow small companies to join together, based on …

Enrollment in W.Va.’s High-Risk Health Insurance Plan Growing

More than 200 West Virginians who have had difficulty obtaining health insurance in the regular market are now insured through AccessWV, the state’s high-risk health insurance plan, according to Insurance Commissioner, Jane L. Cline. AccessWV guarantees that all West Virginia …

Minn. Life Says Think ‘Partnership’ on Retirement Benefits

Public employers can retain valuable staff, attract new talent and help employees fund retirement by encouraging a shift from a “benefits” mentality to a “partnership” mentality. That’s the message Joe Chang from Minnesota Life Group Insurance will share on May …