Texas / South Central News
News for January 2008
January 31, 2008
- States Aim to Prevent Residential Fires by Requiring 'Fire Safe' Cigarettes
- TDI December Enforcements Result in Nearly $1.6M in Fines, Restitution
- Nonfarm Job Growth Continues in La.
January 30, 2008
- La. Auditor Suspects Illegal Insurance Rate Fixing at Citizens
- Allstate Gets More Time in Wind-and-Hail Fight in La.
- ASI Lloyds to Enter Homeowners Marketplace in La.
- Police: Volunteer Set Fire to Texas Radio Station Over Playlist
January 29, 2008
January 28, 2008
- Bill Would Add Boating Under the Influence Violations to Driving Record
- IIA El Paso Installs New Leadership
January 25, 2008
- Okla. Bill Aims to Ban Texting, Cell Phone Use by Teens While Driving
- La.'s First Premium Insurance Adds Williams as Asst. Underwriter
- Texas Windstorm Issues Focus of Public Hearing Jan. 29
- Texas Updates Online Workers' Comp Proof of Coverage Information
January 24, 2008
- Bills Filed in Okla. to Reduce Smoking, Protect Minors From Smoke
- Texas AG Gives Conditional Approval to Enhanced Driver's Licenses
January 23, 2008
- Homeowner Premium Discounts for Storm Mitigation Coming to La.
- Arkansas Wants More Time to Comply with REAL ID Law
- National Insurance Partners Opens San Antonio Office
- LWCC Hires New Director of Safety and Loss Prevention
January 22, 2008
- Information Harder to Find After La. Rating Commission Abolished
- Two Ex-police Officers in La. Acquitted of Insurance Fraud Charges
- Ark. Mayor Says Anti-tremor Measures Could Stop Development
- Whitaker Promoted to President at Southwest Risk
- RISC Adds New Broker, Promotes Two
- State Auto Middle Market Open House to Celebrate Move to Texas
January 18, 2008
- Three Okla. Lawmakers Return Donations Linked to Former Commissioner Scandal
- Lange Promoted to Branch V.P. of The Hartford's Houston Office
- Ark. Seeks to Improve Quality of Workers in State with New Program
January 17, 2008
- La. Supreme Court to Hear Katrina Flood Claim Case
- La. Ag Commissioner Pulls Agency Employees off Construction Projects
- La. Bail Bond Agent Arrested, License Revoked
January 16, 2008
- Okla. Bill Would Mandate DUI, DWI Convictions on Drivers' Licenses
- McQueary Henry Bowles Troy Names New Partner
- Ark. Gov.: 5 Counties Disaster Areas Due to Tornado, Thunderstorm
January 15, 2008
- Agent to Head P/C Office at La. Insurance Department
- Okla. Bill Would Require Cigarettes to Be 'Fire Safe'
- MetLife Auto & Home to Expand Texas Homeowners Line, Agency Force
- TDI to Hold Public Hearing on Dispute of Medical Bills Rules
January 14, 2008
- Five Insurance Firms Receive La. Incentive Grants
- La. Insurance Department Chief of Staff Resigns
- Judge Cancels Former Okla. Commissioner's Tax-Evasion Trial
- Fatality Leads to Safety Violation Penalties for Texas-based Company
January 11, 2008
- Judge Sanctions Texas Mutual, Company Will Appeal Decision
- Texas AG: Health Services Provider Exposed Customers to ID Theft
- La. Says Bail Bond Agent Filed False Documents
- Texas Medical and Hospital Fee Guideline Rules Updated
January 10, 2008
- Katrina Victims Hit Corps of Engineers with Nearly 500K Claims
- First Cancer Lawsuit Related to Texas Railroad Tie Plant Begins
- Clark Joins Western Security Surplus Insurance Brokers in Dallas
- Texas Workshop to Focus on Safety in Construction, Transportation
January 9, 2008
- Ark. to Receive a Share of $72 Million from Seized Frankel Assets
- State Farm Wants Proof of Occupancy for Hurricane-hit Homes in La.
- Environmental Groups sue Shell for Excess Pollution at Texas Refinery
- 13 Companies Approved to Self-Insure for Workers' Comp in Texas
- San Antonio Company Recalls Another Mexican Candy
January 8, 2008
- Texas Recieved No Complaints from 2007 Hurricane Claims
- Dunn Promoted to Broker in Colemont's Dallas Office
- Texas Mutual Fraud Investigators Earn ACFE Certification
- Texas Performance-Based Oversight Incentive Rule Established
January 7, 2008
- Insurance Fraud Expert from La. AG's Office Picked for Inspector General
- Rules on Stronger Earthquake Codes for Ark. on Hold for Now
- I.I.I.'s Hartwig Slated to Wrap Up Texas Agency Management Seminar
January 4, 2008
- Guaranty Fund System Continues to Deliver
- Western Security Surplus Texas Adds Market for Nightclubs, Concerts
- Ex-La. Insurance Chief, Others Facing Ethics Charges
- Vanek Elected President of Texas Fire and Casualty Association
January 3, 2008