At least one insurance company tends to charge West Virginians more to cover their homes than residents in surrounding states, even when its losses are greater in the other states, according to a presentation given to state lawmakers this week. …
The American Medical Association is maintaining that Massachusetts has become the 20th state in a “full-blown medical liability crisis” due to its deteriorating medical liability climate and the growing threat of patients’ losing access to care. “The AMA is disheartened …
Gov. Bob Wise announced that West Virginia Physicians’ Mutual Insurance Co. has received a Certificate of Authority from the offices of the Insurance Commissioner, allowing it to begin operations as an insurer of West Virginia doctors. All physicians currently insured …
The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) has filed suit against the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico challenging a statute that precludes non-resident insurance brokers from conducting business in Puerto Rico without the countersignature of a resident agent. Scott Sinder, …
Privacy legislation has affected almost all consumers of goods and services in the United States. Most notably, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) passed by the federal government in November of 1999 sets forth a complex set of rules intended to promote …
Gov. Bob Wise has signed an agreement between the state and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, allowing aid to begin flowing to the West Virginia residents affected by the recent floods. “This is a continuation of the excellent working relationship …
West Virginia’s Workers’ Compensation Commission recently filed injunctions against eight state employers whose accounts with the Commission are reportedly in default. Injunctions were filed in Kanawha County Circuit Court against the following: * CBS Inc., a Kanawha County carpet sales …
Gov. Bob Wise on Tuesday announced that a federal Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia has been granted by the President because of recent severe flooding in the state. “I thank the President for granting this declaration,” Wise said. “Now …
Access to quality and affordable healthcare is everyone’s concern. Labor strikes have hit many industries over the past year and the rising cost of healthcare is always an issue. And skyrocketing medical malpractice costs are adding more fuel to the …
The St. Paul Travelers Cos. Inc. has executed an agreement resolving substantially all common law asbestos-related direct actions pending against its Travelers Property Casualty Corp. subsidiaries. “These actions allege, among other things, a general, non-statutory duty to disclose to the …
