Texas / South Central News
News for December 2005
December 30, 2005
- Okla. Senators Say More Money Needed for Rural Fire Departments
- Louisiana National Guard Helps with Texas Fires
- Texas Farm Bureau VP Elected Chairman of ICT
December 29, 2005
- Wildfires Rage in Texas and Oklahoma; At Least 4 People Killed in Blazes
- Texas Fire Marshall Urges Extreme Caution With Fireworks
- Pacific Wholesale Opens San Antonio Branch Office
December 28, 2005
December 27, 2005
- La. Commissioner Unveils Hurricane Mediation Program
- Governors in Okla. and Texas Respond to Wildfire Threat
- State Sen. Says Okla.'s Slow Growth Shows Need for Lawsuit Reform
- AFACT Elects New Officers
- MedAlert Healthcare Systems Indicted for Workers' Comp Fraud
- Texas DWC Sets Workers' Comp Discount and Interest Rates
- Okla. Judge Denies Motion to Move Fisher Trial
December 22, 2005
- PT and OT Preauthorization Mandatory Under Texas Workers' Comp System Effective Dec. 1
- Devlin to Chair Texas Insurance Fraud Committee
- La. to Launch Mediation Program for Consumers With Hurricane-Related Insurance Disputes
- TDI Announces Holiday Hours
December 20, 2005
- Texas-based CAA Member Agencies to Participate in Big 'I' Best Practices Study
- Gilsbar Expands into Texas
December 19, 2005
December 18, 2005
December 15, 2005
- Bush Wants Added $1.5B to Rebuild Levees; Gov. Blanco Seeks Assistance
- La. Blue Roof Warranty Following Hurricane Lasts Only 30 Days
- Texas Restaurant Assoc. Earns Dividend from Texas Mutual
December 14, 2005
December 13, 2005
- American National Reports After-Tax Katrina Loss of Nearly $80M
- Texas 'Victims' Plead Guilty for Making False Hurricane Katrina Claims
- Ark. Doctor Convicted in Wheelchair Fraud Scheme
- Republic Announces Quarterly Dividend
December 12, 2005
- PIA of La. Resolutions Seek Hurricane Relief Assistance
- Crump Makes Additions to P/C Teams in Dallas, Houston
- NSM Names Messina to Head True Insurance Plans in Houston
December 9, 2005
- Okla. Senator Proposes Stiffer Penalties for Arson
- Texas Gov. Names Darwin Public Counsel for Injured Employees
- Most Texas Employers to See Decrease in Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates
- Ark. Board Ruling Hurts Payday Loan Recipients, Lawyer Says
December 8, 2005
December 7, 2005
- EsSix in La. to Provide Agents Access to Farmers' Products
- Texas Workers' Comp Train the Trainer Seminar to be Held Dec. 14
- IIASA to Present CE Seminar on Third Party Coverage Issues
December 6, 2005
- BCBS of Okla., State Chamber Launch New Health Plan for Small Businesses
- Hollingsworth Elected President of Insurance Women of San Antonio
- Grocers Insurance Expands Offerings to Include Health and Benefits
December 5, 2005
December 2, 2005
- Texas Health Care Networks: A New Approach for Workers' Compensation
- Preston, Kipper Named Deputy Commissioners at LDI
- LWCC First Insurer in Production with AgencyPort's Renewal and Endorsement Module
December 1, 2005
- IIAT Survey Shows Improved Conditions in Texas Homeowners, Auto Markets
- PCI Urging Gov. Blanco to Veto La. Flooded Vehicles Bill
- Hallmark Financial Services to Acquire Pan American Acceptance Corporation
- Scruggs, Bailey to Debate Coverage in the Aftermath of Hurricanes at UT Insurance Law Institute
- Consumer Advocates and Insurance Groups Urge Texans to Cash in on Competition
- Combined Agents Meet in Austin