Texas / South Central News
News for April 2006
April 28, 2006
- La. Recovery Authority Sheds Income Limits in Housing Plan
- Ark. Amends Producer Education Rules
- Ark. Reminds Insurers of Anti-Money Laundering Responsibilities
- Agent Group to Host President's Roundtable and Golf Tournament on May 5
April 27, 2006
- La. Producer Accused of Pocketing Insurance Premiums
- La. Credit Score Bill May Harm Consumers, AIA Says
- Texas Agent Group Announces Support for Governor's Tax Plan
- Ark. Outlines New Rules for Licensing Producers, Consultants, Adjusters
- Texas Fraud Committee Warns of Accident 'Runners'
- Trade Group Says Many Texas Homeowners are Underinsured
- Connelly Joins La.'s Gilsbar Inc. as New Product Developer
- PWIB Texas Adds Huffman, McCall
- Texas Workers' Comp Division to Hold Public Hearing May 10
April 26, 2006
- AIA: La. Senate Committee Passes Destructive Insurance Bills
- Insured Losses to Top $100 Million in Texas Hail Storm
- McQueary Henry Bowles Troy LLP Adds Benefits Consultant in Austin
- Tucker Joins Houston's Tryton as Associate Director, Marketing
- SIIS Unveils Program for Annual Conference
- Workers' Comp Educational Session Offered in Houston May 18
April 25, 2006
April 24, 2006
- La. Insurance Commish Courting More Insurance Companies
- Republic Launches HO- 3 Homeowners Product in Texas
- Republic Companies Group Hires Vaccaro VP of Information Services
April 21, 2006
April 20, 2006
- Revised La. Lawsuit Cites 'Incompetence' of Federal Government, U.S. Corps of Engineers
- Allstate Objects to Texas Ruling It Overcharges Homeowners 10%
- Louisiana Approves Rate Hikes for Allstate, Other Insurers
- MHBT Appoints Ginn as Vice President in Property/Casualty Group
April 19, 2006
April 18, 2006
- Okla. Court OKs Class Action Status in Suit Against Farmers Group Companies
- Okla. Tax Proposals: Boon for Companies-Including Insurers-and Wealthy?
April 17, 2006
- Former Insurance Agency Employee Pleads Guilty in Okla.
- Texas Lawmakers Break Tax Proposal Into Four Bills
- Ark. AG: Fla. Firm to Refund Prescription Assistance Fees to Seniors
- La. Rating Commission Meets April 18
April 14, 2006
- State Smoking Ban Slows Smoking Restrictions in Ark. Cities
- Work Comp Groups Select Texas Mutual's Health Care Network Option
- CIGNA HealthCare HRA Now Available to Texas Small Businesses
- Professional Football Player Indicted in Texas for Workers' Comp Fraud
April 13, 2006
- Woman Wins $27.5 Million in Racial Profile Suit Against Southwest Airlines
- FEMA Provides Flood Recovery, Rebuilding Guidance for La.
- Time to Join, Switch Medicare Plans Extended for Katrina Evacuees
- Texas Doctor Indicted on Felony Workers' Comp Charges
April 12, 2006
- Univ. of Central Okla. Insurance Coordinator Charged with Comp Fraud
- FEMA Delivers Trailers in Okla.
- Okla. State Senate Passes Interstate Insurance Compact
- Okla. Senate Passes Underage Drinking Bill
April 11, 2006
- Smoking Ban Provides Drama for Ark. Politics
- J. B. Lloyd & Associates Appoints Marketing Director
- Louisiana Health Care Symposium Set for April 18
- Time Remains to Sign up for Austin Insurance Professionals' Tournament
April 10, 2006
- Texas AG Halts Father/Son Real Estate Scam Against Homeowners
- Professional Underwriters' Public Entity Programs Available in Texas
April 7, 2006
- Okla. Republican Lawmakers Renew Drive for Lawsuit Reform
- Boating Safety Bill Clears Okla. House
- Neyrey Named Southwest Region Director at Summit
- Workers' Comp Seminar to be Offered in San Angelo, Texas
April 6, 2006
- Insurer Group Disappointed in Defeat of Okla. Tort Reform Measure
- La. House Committee Would Allow More Time to Sue Insurers
- La. Bill Aims to Protect Post-Hurricane Volunteers From Lawsuits
- Licensed La. Bail Bond Business Owner, Employee Arrested
- Texas Producer Awarded Central Insurance Companies Scholarship
April 5, 2006
- Cleanup Begins After Storms Demolish Scores of Ark. Homes
- Okla. Among 'Moderate States' When it Comes to Lawsuit Liability
- PIA of La. Goes to Washington
April 4, 2006
- ATV Helmet Measure Moves to Okla. House Floor
- New Orleans Residents Await Guidance on Flood Zones
- Texas Gov.: State and Local Officials Best in Responding to Disaster
- Workers' Comp Educational Session Offered in El Paso on April 13
- VanDelinder to Speak at San Antonio Agents' Luncheon
- Dean & Draper Wins President's Award from America First
April 3, 2006