Texas / South Central News
News for April 2007
April 30, 2007
- Okla. Gov. Vetoes Tort Reform Bill
- Proposal Would Give La. AG Muscle in Insurance Disputes
- Okla. Governor Vetoes Civil Justice Bill
- Texas Agent Honored With Big 'I' Woodworth Award
April 27, 2007
- Okla. AG Urges Gov. Henry to Veto Lawsuit Bill
- La. Lawmaker Wants AG's Opinion on Gov.'s Insurance Incentive Plan
- Coming La. Legislative Session to Target Insurance, Lobbyist Says
- Federal Money, Insurance Payments Approved for Entergy New Orleans
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Buys Texas' Melton Insurance Associates
- Loss Figures for North Texas Storm Revised to $100M
April 26, 2007
- Storms Kill 10 Along Texas/Mexico Border, Gov. Declares Disaster Area
- La. Hurricane Safe Rooms Fitted with Pump Automation Systems
- LWCC Promotes Bellue and Otts
April 25, 2007
- Consumer Group Urges Veto of Okla. Tort Reform Bill
- Industry Veteran to Take No. 2 Spot at La. Insurance Department
- Recent Texas Freeze Damaged Grape, Pecan Crops
- Few Sign up for Okla.'s Small Business Insurance Program
- Okla. Multiple Injury Trust Fund Assessment Rate Set at 2.14%
April 24, 2007
- Okla. Royalty Owners: Tort Reform Bill Would Keep Most Out of Settlements
- Texas House Committee OKs Small Business Tax Relief Measure
- MHBT Expands Austin Office with P/C Group
- Garner and Arsuaga Join All Risks in Dallas Office
April 23, 2007
- Insurer Trade Group Praises Passage of Okla. Tort Reform Bill
- Hertel to Serve as President of Insurors Group
- ICT Honors Texas University Students with Scholarships
April 20, 2007
April 19, 2007
- Texas AG Cites CVS Pharmacy for Exposing Customer Records
- Henson Joins MHBT as VP in Property/Casualty Group
- SWBC's Dunham Nominated for Young Agent of the Year
April 18, 2007
- Okla. Senate Approves Measure Intended to Reduce Copper Theft
- MHBT Appoints new Director of Worksite Marketing
April 17, 2007
- Allstate to Appeal $2.8M Verdict in N.O. Katrina Damage Case
- Okla. House OKs Bill to Protect Farmers, Ranchers from Frivolous Suits
- Losses Estimated at $25 Million in North Texas Storm
- Burns & Wilcox Promotes Shumate to Underwriter in Texas Office
April 16, 2007
- N.O. Jury may Consider Whether Katrina Claim was Misrepresented
- La. Commissioner to Name New Citizens CEO
- Wood Joins The Republic Group as Auto Product Manager
- LWCC to Pay $23.2 Million Dividend
April 13, 2007
- Texas AG Settles $2.1M Antitrust Case with Allied World Assurance
- Wind or Water? Victims Got Conflicting Info on What Caused Damage
- Is Lack of La. Hospital Evacuation Plan Negligence or Malpractice?
- Okla.-based Insurer Names New Executive Staff
- La. DOI to Co-sponsor 'Health Care Options for Small Business' Seminar
April 12, 2007
- La. Governor, Commissioner Outline Insurance Legislative Package
- Ark. Commissioner Speaks to Senate Committee on State of P/C Industry
- Engineer Testifies at Trial for La. Hurricane Suit Against Allstate
- Target Markets to Provide Assistance to New Orleans Business Owners
April 11, 2007
- Gendusa Joins First Premium Insurance as Commercial Lines Manager
- Frank Crystal & Co. Hires 2 Execs in Houston Office
- Wagoner Named Product Development Manager at Texas General Agency
- Insurance Council of Texas Offers Disability Management Training
April 10, 2007
- Jury Selection Begins in La. Hurricane Lawsuit Against Allstate
- Texas Arson Hotline Nets Three Arrests in Store Fire
- Texas DWC Changes Effective Date for Required Treatment Planning
April 9, 2007
- Okla. Doctor, Hospital Win in Medical Negligence Lawsuit
- New Orleans Still Debating How to Evacuate Thousands of Residents
- La. Levee Board Members to Attend Levee Summer School
April 6, 2007
- La. Citizens CEO Hospitalized, Consultants to Take Over Insurer
- Allstate Accuses La. Couple of Misrepresenting Claim after Katrina
- Okla. Insurance Department Awards License Testing Contract to PSI
- Texas Workers' Comp Claimant Works 3 Jobs After Reporting Injury
- House Named La. Branch Manager at USG Insurance Services
April 5, 2007
- Consultant: Lack of Staff Hurts La. Citizens' Recovery
- Measure to Curb ATV Injuries Advances in Okla.
- Wall Named Assistant VP and Associate Legal Counsel at Colemont
- Ark. Company Develops New Test for Food-Borne Pathogens
April 4, 2007
- Travelers Retreats from Confrontation over SBA Loans in La.
- Proposed Trauma Center Funding Fails in Ark. Legislative Committee
- Brown & Brown Acquires Houston's United Employers Insurance Agency
- Corps to Bolster New Orleans Floodwalls
- Ark. House Rejects Bill to Ban Cell Phone Use by Teen Drivers
- Donated Smoke Alarms Save Elderly Texas Couple
April 3, 2007
- Texas AG Cites RadioShack for Failing to Protect Customers from ID Theft
- Best Upgrades Beacon Insurance Group; Removes From Under Review
- Concentra Sells Workers' Comp Network Services to Coventry
- Okla. AG Warns of Potential Storm Scams
April 2, 2007