Texas / South Central News
News for October 2006
October 31, 2006
- IIAT Survey Finds Texas Coastal Insurance Market Tighter; More Costly
- Gladwell Joins XL Insurance as Gulf Regional Underwriting Manager
October 30, 2006
- Okla. Commissioner Fights Texas Group's Attack Ads
- Western Security Surplus adds Texas Coastal Property Coverage
- IIAT and The Republic Group Offering Personal Lines Program
- Sharing Power Seen as Option for Evenly Split Oklahoma Senate
- Okla.'s North American Group Expands with Calif., Texas Acquisitions
- Thompson Coe Attorneys Recognized as 'Best Lawyers in America 2007'
- Unemployment Trust Fund in Okla. at Highest Level Since 1997
October 27, 2006
- Lawmakers: AP's New Orleans Insurance Analysis Points to Need for Legislation and Outreach
- Okla. District Attorney Indicted for Embezzlement
- American National Declares Quarterly Dividend
October 26, 2006
- Entergy New Orleans Files Reorganization Plan
- Texas Occupational Injury, Illness Rate Declines Slightly in 2005
- Whitney Named AVP at Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Cos.
- LWCC Stresses Fire Prevention Safety in the Workplace
October 25, 2006
- Whites Pursued Katrina Insurance Complaints More than Blacks in La.
- String of Arsons Concerns Residents of Bexar County, Texas Subdivision
- Roach Howard Smith & Barton Launches Elite Client Services Program
October 24, 2006
- TDI Offers Assistance to Beaumont Residents Hit by Recent Flooding
- Capstone Underwriters Adds Kenebrew as Underwriter/Broker
- Winn Joins Burns & Wilcox Dallas Office as Transportation Assistant
October 23, 2006
- Okla. AG Goes After Insurance Commissioner Race Ads
- GOP Lawmakers' Petition for Special Session in La. Falls Short
- Two Arrested in La. for Medicaid Fraud
- Ex-assistant at Okla. DOI Alleges Wrongful Termination
- Updated Ark. Work Comp Laws and Rules Book Supplement Available
- TDI to Hold Windstorm Hearing Oct. 25
October 20, 2006
- Farmers to Double Coastal Rates in La., Lower Premiums in the North
- Capstone Promotes Good to Underwriting Manager
- La. Using Bait Cars in Effort to Reduce Auto Insurance Fraud
October 19, 2006
- La. Governor Waiting on Special Session for Insurance Relief
- La.'s Donelon Drops Lawsuit Against Former Opponent, State Senator
- North Texas Agent to Appear on NASCAR
- Texas Mutual Announces Apartment Association Purchasing Group
- Western Security Surplus Texas Office Moves to Plano
October 18, 2006
- GOP Attempt to Call Special Session in La. Faces Hurdles
- La. Agent Accused of Pocketing Premiums
- Affirmative Insurance Holdings to Acquire USAgencies
- Former Texas Commissioner Named President of Life Ins. Companies
October 17, 2006
- La. Gov. Seizes Upon Popular Proposal for Insurance Bailout
- Wildlife Making Texas Highways Hazardous
October 16, 2006
- La. Gov. Runs Into Opposition for Insurance Rate Relief Plan
- Health Insurance Program for Small Businesses in Okla. to Expand
- Truck Driver Sentenced for Workers' Comp Fraud in Texas
October 13, 2006
October 12, 2006
- A.M. Best Expects National Lloyds, American Summit Ratings to Remain Stable After Acquisition
- La. Agent's Operations Shut Down
- ARM Agencies Reflect and Project One Year After Katrina
- Executive Says La. Safety Standards Could Help Attract Insurers
- La. Court: ConocoPhillips Entitled to Defense Costs as Additional Insured
- North Texas Insurance Agent Takes on GEICO
- Okla. Doctor Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Medicare, Private Insurers
October 11, 2006
October 10, 2006
- La.'s Gov. Blanco Aims to Send Out Insurance Rate Relief Checks
- La. Motorist Dies in Crash After Fleeing Insurance Checkpoint
- Votes in La.'s Sept. 30 Election Certified
- ICT Announces Line Up for Workers' Compensation Seminars
- Texas Workers' Comp Rulebook Supplement 2006-05 Available Online
- Texas Mutual Launches Group for Machinery and Equipment Dealers
- Texas Green Industry Workers' Comp Group Gets $297K Dividend
October 6, 2006
- La.'s Governor Blanco Promises Insurance Rate Relief
- Former Insurance Company Officers Sentenced to Six Years in Okla.
- La. Producer Arrested for Allegedly Pocketing Premium Payments
- La. State Police Checking for Compliance with Auto Insurance Law
October 5, 2006
- Five Arrested for Theft Related to Contractor Fraud in La.
- Gainsco Files with SEC for Shareholder Rights Offering
- The Hartford, First Health Group Workers' Comp Network Approved in Texas
- Hallmark Prices Stock Offering
- Woman Charged With Second-Degree Murder in Okla. Fire Death
- Bus Company, Owner Found Guilty of Safety Violations in Texas
- Report Says Hurricanes Turned La. Marshland Into Open Water
- Man Left Dangling in Air in Okla. After Bungee Cord on Thrill Ride Breaks
October 4, 2006
- Specialty Risk Services Workers' Comp Network Certified for Texas
- TDI Announces August 2006 Enforcement Actions
- Hall Appointed to LWCC Board
- MHBT Partner Named President-Elect of Dallas Independent Agent Group
- McCreath Joins Cunningham Lindsey U.S.
- TDI to Hold Compliance Conferences Oct. 30 - Nov. 1
October 3, 2006
- WSS Adds Capacity for Wind, Hail Coverage in Texas
- Graziano Joins Homeowners of America Insurance as Marketing Rep
- LWCC Stresses Driver Safety in the "Mobile Workplace"
October 2, 2006