Texas / South Central News
News for December 2004
December 31, 2004
December 30, 2004
December 29, 2004
- Fitch Affirms Ratings for HCC Insurance Holdings
- Demutualization Generates $15.7 Million for Oklahomans
December 28, 2004
- HCC Contributes $75 Million Capital to Subs
- Okla. Prosecutors to Appeal Judge's Dismissal of Embezzlement Count Against Fisher
- Republic Launches New Farm & Ranch Owners Program
- Mercury Insurance Group Opens Okla. Office
December 23, 2004
- Dewhurst, Jackson Lay Out Plan for Insurer Penalties
- Affirmative Acquires Assets of Agencies in Florida, Texas
- Pfeiffer Joins Team Insurance Group as VP
December 22, 2004
- Texas to Receive $1M from Multi-State Settlement with Disability Insurers
- Ark. Issues Reminder of Credit Scoring Reports
- TWCC Announces Discount and Interest Rate
- Nicks Named Regional President, Southern Region, for Hanover Insurance Company
December 21, 2004
December 20, 2004
- McClain Named New CEO of Ark. WCC
- Texas AG Sues Nation's Third-largest Jewelry Chain, Alleging Consumer Insurance Deceptions
December 17, 2004
- New Orleans Firefighter Convicted of Comp Fraud
- Board Says Former La. Insurance Dept. Employees Took Jobs That Violated Ethics Law
- Health Care Service May Add Okla.'s Largest Insurer
- Appeals Court Denies New Trial for Ex-La. Senate President Convicted of Stealing from Insurer
December 16, 2004
- Countrywide Lowering Homeowners Rates in Texas
- TxDOT Backs $600M in Statewide Safety Projects; Economic Cost of Crashes Exceeds $19.7B
- Orleans Parish Named a 'Judicial Hellhole;' AIA Says Report Shows Reform Needed
December 15, 2004
- Peterson to Chair Okla. House Ins. Committee
- Dobbie Named President, CEO of Maclean, Oddy
- Okla. Has Record Year for Low Workplace Injury, Illness
- Whiteside, Broussard Elected Officers of Texas Mutual Board of Directors
December 14, 2004
- Hibernia Opens First Texas Commercial Insurance Office
- Texas Occupational Injury, Illness Rate Lower than National Rate for 14th Straight Year
- Central Texas Insurance Day Scheduled for March 9
- Pacific Wholesale Adds Four Staff Members
December 13, 2004
- Okla. Legislator to Renew Effort to Make Insurance Commissioner an Appointed Position
- ASHRAM Recognizes Popp as Distinguished Fellow
- Report Says Ark. Has Fewer Children Without Health Insurance; Lower than National Average
December 10, 2004
- La. Agent/Pilot Dies in Plane Crash
- IIA San Antonio to Host Company/Industry Appreciation Luncheon Dec. 16
- Magna Carta Expanding into Texas, Midwest
- Texas Mutual Announces New Purchasing Group
December 9, 2004
- Texas Orders Prior Approval of Rates for State Farm
- La. Takes Action Against Former Baton Rouge Producer
- Henry Said to be Close to Naming New Commissioner
- Malhoit Named VP of Team Insurance Group
December 8, 2004
- Ark. Commissioner Warns of Alleged Fraudulent Activity by Unlicensed Company
- Bowman Named Ark. Insurance Commissioner
- McKinney Reappointed to Ark. WCC
December 7, 2004
- Farmers, TDI Settle on Homeowners Rate Plan
- Montemayor Issues Statement on Farmers Settlement
- Pan-American's Scott Named National Financial Executive of the Year
- Peterson Appointed President of KMC Insurance
- Okla. Among Four Insurance Departments Receiving Accreditation Honors
December 6, 2004
- Texas Judge Denies State Farm Injunction Request
- Petty Joins Wm. Rigg as Vice President
- NAIC's "Together for Literacy" Recognizes Literacy Alliance of Greater New Orleans
December 3, 2004
- IIAT Reports Homeowners Rates Down in Texas, Coverage Improved
- Banks Join for Insurance Business in Rural Louisiana
- HCC Nets Around $100M From Stock Sale
December 2, 2004
- State Farm Lloyds in Search of Legal Ruling; Request Filed for Restraining Order, Injunction Against TDI
- Former La. Insurance Department Employee Enters Guilty Plea on Bribery Charge
- TWCC Schedules Public Hearing on Proposed Rule
- La. Repair Shops Under Fraud Investigation
- HCC Stock Offering to Close Dec. 2
- Texas Wasatch Seeks to Expand its Agency Force
December 1, 2004