Texas / South Central News
News for January 2007
January 31, 2007
- Study Shows Texas Economy Vulnerable to Cat-Sized Coastal Storm
- Many La. Residents Reluctant to Rebuild on Coast
- Okla. Lawmakers Riled Over Delay in Emergency Declaration
- Ark. Firm Recalling More than 4,000 Pounds of Beef
- Austin, Texas, Agent Appointed to Encompass Advisory Panel
- LWCC Urges Employers to Prepare Workers for Cold Weather
- American Physicians Service Group Merger Approved by Texas Regulators
January 30, 2007
- La.'s Blanco and Donelon Travel to Calif. for Outreach to Insurers
- Ark. Gov. Names New Judge for Workers' Comp Commission
- Nowlin Named 2006 Producer of the Year at MHBT
January 29, 2007
- Fla. Homeowner Rates may now Edge Texas, Insurer Group Says
- Providence Property & Casualty Appoints New Officers
- National Insurance Partners Forms Executive Compensation Firm
- TDI Offers Resources on Insurance Careers
January 26, 2007
- Building Codes Worked During Hurricane Rita, Study Shows
- Ark. Commissioner Elected Officer at NAIC
- America First Expands Online Billing Service to Commercial Clients
- Higginbotham & Assoc. Adds Reedy as P/C Broker in Austin Office
January 25, 2007
- Gov. Henry Plans to Boost Health Coverage in Okla.
- La. Gov. Criticizes Bush for No Mention of Hurricane Recovery in Speech
- Calls Link Agents with Dubious Medicare Sales Practices in Ark.
- Texas Mutual Expands Workers' Comp Network Service Areas
- Rutledge Named Partner at MHBT
- Montgomery and Maynard Join RISC's Brokerage Department
- RHSB's Page Selected as a 2006 Texas Woman of Influence
January 24, 2007
- LRA Asks for Public Response to South La. Planning Poll
- Austin-based Watkins Insurance Group Acquires AIC-Sun Belt
- Texas Selects The Medical Disability Advisor for Return-to-Work Outcomes
- Texas Agency Receives 35-Year Service Award from Bituminous
January 23, 2007
- La. Insurance Regulators, Already Weakened, Face Extinction
- New Ark. Attorney General to Target Identity Theft
- Texas Cooperative Extension Hosts Crop, Livestock Insurance Course
- Saams Joins Southwest Risk
January 22, 2007
- Blanco Administration Admits Error in La. Insurance Rebate Letters
- Ark. Court Calls on Legislature to Look at Charitable Immunity
- Corporations Urged to Bring Jobs to New Orleans
- Okla. Lawmaker Seeks to Reserve Extra Funds for Storm Relief
- More Than 2,000 Bills Filed in Okla. for 2007 Legislative Session
January 19, 2007
- Ark. Injured Trucker Wins Court Order for Workers' Comp Rehearing
- La.'s Citizens Gets OK to Raise Rates
- USG Promotes Dodd at Texas Branch
- Texas Workers' Comp Commissioner Signs Disability Management Rules
January 18, 2007
- La. Resident Pleads Guilty to Hurricane-Related Federal Fraud Charge
- Online Producer Appointments, Cancellations Now Available in Ark.
- Wilkinson Joins Southern Insurance Group as VP, Marketing
- Higginbotham & Associates Names Two Managing Directors
January 17, 2007
- Okla. Emergency Declaration Allows More Claims Adjusters to Enter State
- Ark. Bankers Group Names Travelers Preferred Provider
January 16, 2007
- Bush Declares Federal Disaster for Deadly Oklahoma Ice Storm
- Ark. Work Comp Commission Gets New Labor Representative
- Okla. Construction Firm to Pay Fines; 3 Sentenced in Conspiracy Case
- LWCC Announces New Director of Safety & Loss Prevention
January 15, 2007
- Texas Rep.'s Disaster-Related Bills Include Insurance Changes
- La. Recovery Panel to Study Storm Catastrophe Fund
- La. Police Officer Resigns After Fraud Accusation
- New Workers' Comp Program Endorsed by Texas Apartment Association
January 12, 2007
- State Farm to Lower Texas Auto Rates
- Ark. Work Comp Commission Adds Electronic Notice for Claim Contacts
- Texas Workers' Comp Rulebook Supplement 2006-06 Available Online
January 11, 2007
- Earthquake Rattles Two Southeastern Oklahoma Towns
- Flood Policy Sales Rise 24% in Texas
- Disaster aid Sought for Okla. Panhandle
January 10, 2007
- Ark Bill Seeks to Stop Teen Cell Phone Use While Driving
- Ark. Lawsuit Accuses Propane Supplier of Negligence in Blast
- La. Senator: Make FEMA Turn Over Trailer Info to Law Enforcement
January 9, 2007
- Ark. Town put on Federal Notice Over Flood-Plain Management
- Report: Louisiana Roads are in Dangerous Shape
- IIAT's Joe Vincent Management Seminar, Legislative Day set for Jan. 28-30
- 11th Annual La. Health Care Conference set for Jan. 23 in Baton Rouge
January 8, 2007
- Travelers Scales Back Decision on Renewing Commercial Polices in N.O.
- IIAT and Insurors Indemnity Team Up for Commercial Lines Program
January 5, 2007
- Okla. Lawmaker Files 'Negative Outcomes' Insurance Bill
- Tulsa Zoo to Exhibit Disaster-Resistant Homes for Future
- Harris Named Property Manager at MarketScout
January 4, 2007
- Insurer Group to Target Windstorm Funding in Texas
- NCCI to Collect Proof of Insurance Information from Comp Carriers in Okla.
- Texas DWC Updates Form for Requesting Designated Doctor Exams
January 3, 2007
- Texas Agent Replaces Gecko Ads with 'The Middle Man' Campaign
- Study: La. Slipping Very Slowly Into the Gulf of Mexico
- Texas DWC Sets Discount and Interest Rate for Q1
- Harris Named CIO at McQueary Henry Bowles Troy
January 2, 2007