Texas / South Central News
News for September 2005
September 30, 2005
- Melancon to Join Taylor on Retroactive Flood Insurance Bill
- TDI Increases Assistance in East Texas; Expands Help Line Hours
September 28, 2005
- Texas Gov. Perry Asks Federal Government for Full Reimbursement of Rita Costs
- Okla. Officials Say Flooded Cars Could Come to State
- La. DOL Extends Disaster Unemployment Assistance Filing Following Hurricane Rita
- Workplace Safety Seminar Set for Oct. 19 in Houston
September 27, 2005
- Gov. Blanco Extends La.'s State of Emergency
- Ark. Grants Waivers to Displaced Insurance Producers
- Hurricane Victims in Texas Can File Claims Before Seeing Damage
- Nearly 500 Oklahomans Eligible for Restitution from State Farm Insurance
- La. Gov. Asks Chief of Staff to Lead, Coordinate Recovery Efforts
September 26, 2005
- TDI Staff Available in Houston to Assist Victims of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina
- Texas DWC Reports Field Office Closures, Openings Following Hurricane Rita
- State Farm Relaxes Rules on Checks for Living Expenses Post Katrina
- Database to Track Cars Damaged by Hurricane Katrina
- TSLA Annual Meeting Planned for Nov.
- Lighthouse Underwriters Expands ElderCare Program in Texas
- Former Okla. Firefighter Accused of Embezzling from Insurance Fund
September 25, 2005
September 23, 2005
- UPDATE: Rita Makes Landfall on Texas-Louisiana Coast, Storm Falls to a CAT 1
- IIAT Ready to Help Agents Impacted by Hurricane Rita
- PIA Texas Agents Offer Office Space to Agents Fleeing Hurricane Rita
- TDI's DWC Sets Discount and Interest Rate for 4th Quarter
September 22, 2005
- Hurricane Rita Evacuee Bus Fire Kills 24; Beaumont, Port Arthur Danger Increases
- TDI Outlines Expectations for Industry Regarding Hurricane Rita
- TDI Prepared to Help Those Impacted by Hurricane Rita
- Two Arrested in Scam Targeting New Orleans Police
- AIA Offers Advice for Those in Hurricane Rita's Path
- WCRI: Despite Improvements 'Concerns' Remain in Ark. Workers' Comp System
- IIASA Installs Officers, Directors for 2005 - 2006
September 21, 2005
- UPDATE: Rita Course Shifts Slightly; Storm Now a CAT 4
- Hurricane Rita Sets Sights on Louisiana, Texas; Friday-Saturday Landfall Likely
- IIAT Prepares Recovery Assistance Web Page in Advance of Hurricane Rita
- La. Gov. Signs Executive Order Enacting Emergency Insurance Rules
- PCI Urges FEMA to Create 'MASH' Units in La.
- La. DOL Launches Toll-Free Number for Hurricane Katrina Evacuees to Report Change of Address
- PIA Requests Advance Emergency Orders From TDI
- Insurance CAT Teams Mobilize in Texas as Rita Nears
- Texas DWC Workplace Safety Seminars Set for October
- IIAO to Host Teubner/Wood Insurance Forum on Oct. 6
September 20, 2005
- TMLT to Reduce Rates 5%
- TDI Issues Reminder to Report Fraud
- New Orleans Mayor Suspends Re-Entry; Orders Evacuation as Rita Approaches Gulf
- Perry Recalls Texas Forces from Louisiana; Begins Preparations for Rita
- Okla. Labor Department Begins Campaign to Promote Safety Program
- Ark. Announces Changes to Auto Club License Rules
September 19, 2005
- Wind or Flood? Type of Damage Greatly Affects Insurance Payouts
- Republic Companies Group Reports Quarterly Dividend
- Mulady Joins RISC as VP
- Southeast Surplus Underwriters Welcomes Becker
- Okla.'s Harbor Insurance Earns FSR of 'A,' Exceptional From Demotech
September 16, 2005
- Lawsuit Filed in La. Against Insurers, Commissioner Over Katrina Damages
- Insurance Council of Texas: Insurers Want to Hear from Katrina Victims
- Huntington Joins Palmer & Cay as Southwest Healthcare Practice Leader
September 15, 2005
- LexisNexis Experts Say Insurance Policy Key in Reported Louisiana Nursing Home Negligence
- Hartwig Moss Agency Sets Up Temporary Offices in Mandeville, La.
- Texas Mutual Announces Purchasing Group Dividends
September 14, 2005
- La. Nursing Home Owners Surrender
- ASI Names Rowe to Head Texas Business Unit
- TDI to Provide Insurance Assistance at All Texas Disaster Recovery Centers
- Republic Reports on Losses from Hurricane Katrina
- MHBT's Savarese Appointed to Executive Women International Board
September 13, 2005
- Texas Workers' Comp Conference Presentations, Handouts Posted to DWC Web Site
- Ark. Med-Mal Rate Increases Slow
- SIIS to Host Workers' Comp Forum
- CLUS Starts Fast-Track Claims Unit
- Higginbotham & Associates Expands Dallas Employee Benefits Operations
September 12, 2005
- La. Attorney General Seeking Nursing Home Owners
- LDI Web Site a Primary Source for Hurricane Katrina Recovery Information
- IIAT Spearheads Aid Drive for Agents Affected by Hurricane Katrina
- IIAH to Help With Agency Buddy System for Agents Displaced by Hurricane
- IIATC Helping to Provide School Supplies for Katrina Evacuees
- LWCC Says Hotlines Are Open for Injured Workers, Policyholders, Agents and Providers
September 9, 2005
September 8, 2005
- Crawford & Co. Handling New Orleans Claims Out of Baton Rouge Office
- Louisiana Proposes Insurance Company Restrictions
- Louisiana's Insurance Commissioner Urges Quick Response
September 7, 2005
- UPDATE: Pumps Disperse Some Water; New Orleans Mayor Pleads with Residents to Leave
- Mercury Insurance Named Texas Insurance Company of the Year
September 6, 2005
- New Orleans Begins to See Flood Waters Decrease; Some Residents Check Damages
- Little Rock Airport Says It Won't Appeal $2.1M Judgment
- Students Charged with Helping Teacher Burn Car Enter Plea Deal
- Tulsa School Bus Drivers Taken Off Duty for Suspended Licenses
September 2, 2005
- American National Figures Pre-Tax Net Impact of $17M from Katrina
- IIAT Spearheads Aid Drive for Hurricane Katrina Victims
- TDI Offers Assistance to Katrina Victims
- Texas Gov. Names Betts Div. of Workers' Comp Commissioner
September 1, 2005