Southeast News
News for November 2004
November 30, 2004
- Floridians Can Anticipate State-wide Premium Hikes
- Tenn. Authorities Plan to Implement "Bait-Car" Program
- Kirkland Joins Beecher Carlson Holdings Atlanta Office
November 29, 2004
- Fla. Legislature to Consider Changing Multiple Deductible Rule in December
- Fla. Agent Misled Clients, Loses License
November 26, 2004
- BB&T Eyeing Langan Insurance Agency, Its Fourth Kentucky Acquisition
- W. Va. Gov. Reports Flood Funding
- Fla. Employer of Workers Killed at July Construction Site Accident Charged with Fraud
November 24, 2004
- FEMA Paid $28M Bogus Claims in Dade County, Fla.
- Ga. Dept. Approves Cotton States Insurance
- Ky. Gov. Appoints Former Legislator to Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority Board
November 23, 2004
- Fla. Cabinet Issues Emergency Rule: Extends Moratorium to Dec. 31 for Unrepaired Homes
- Arrests Net Miami Clinic Owner, 'Patients' On Insurance Fraud Charges
- Franklin Circuit Court (Ky.) Rules AIK Comp Assessment to Move Forward
- U.S.I. Holdings Acquires Benefit Partners
- PIA of Fla. Board Honors Cobb, Silverman, Fowinkle
- Smith Named Beecher Carlson Managing Director
November 22, 2004
- Miss. Supreme Court Overturns $80 Million Breach of Contract Verdict
- Moratorium Ends Nov. 30: Fla. Officials to Watch Non-renewals, Cancellations
- Information Institute Data Shows 2004 Hurricanes Broke All Records
- Claims Mediation Meetings Begin in Four Fla. Cities
November 19, 2004
- Police File Charges in Fla. Murder of Adjuster Who Was Inspecting Hurricane-Damaged Rental
- Six N.C. Homeowners Dispute Denial of Hurricane Ivan Damage Claims
November 18, 2004
- OIR Orders Citizens to Review Fla. Rates
- Fla. Commissioner Warns Adjusters Not to Discourage Consumer Complaints
- Vesta Insurance Has $53.8 Million Q3 Loss
- FAIA Convention Topic: "Power of One"
- Floridian Charged with Filing False Claim
- Smith Joins Beecher Carlson Holdings
November 17, 2004
November 16, 2004
Ala., Ga., La. Commissioners Discuss Untangling the Regulatory Environment- Fla. AG Issues Subpoenas to 11 Insurers
- State-run Fla. Insurer Requests Rate Hike
November 15, 2004
- Atlanta Conferees Suggest SAG Investigations Politically Motivated
- Adjuster Killed In Tampa, Foul Play Suspected
November 14, 2004
November 12, 2004
- CFO Gives Hurricane Response Status Report; Fla. Mediation Begins Nov. 22
- Fla. Marina Owners Have Problems Obtaining Insurance
- State Farm Asks to Hike Fla. Policy Rates
- Silverstein Joins Beecher Carlson in Atlanta
November 11, 2004
- Allstate Holding Off On New Homeowner Policies in Florida
- Insurance Execs Court Private Equity Firms For Backing
- Fla. New Home Buyers Swamp Insurer of Last Resort
- Two Southeast States Could Reconsider Anthem/WellPoint Merger
- A.M. Best Places Vesta Group Ratings Under Review with Negative Implications
- 21st Century Holding Co. Unveils Q3 Report
November 10, 2004
- Ga. Commissioner, PIA Discuss Compensation Issues
- Judge Rules Against Mutual Benefits In Favor of SEC
- Fla. Investigation: Brown & Brown Says It Carefully Monitors Brokers
- Fla. Hurricane Victim Mediation Talks Begin Next Week
- Litigation Verdict Delays Vesta Insurance Earnings Info
- Deer Crashes Through Window of Tenn. Agent's Office
November 9, 2004
- Fla. Subpoenas Marsh; Hurricane Victims Could Receive Extension
- Hull Introduces Commercial Risk Program
- Fla. Agent Faces Charges For Misappropriating Funds
- Beecher Carlson Expands Nashville Office Personnel
November 8, 2004
- First Hurricane Ivan Lawsuit Filed In Florida
- ISO Says Fla. Hurricane Losses Responsible for $21.3B in Property Claims
- Miss. Disaster Assistance for Hurricane Ivan Tops $6M
- Fla. Contractor Arrested Following Surprise Inspection
- Venture Programs Notes New Atlanta Staff
November 6, 2004
November 5, 2004
- Florida Doctors, Lawyers At Odds Over Effects of Malpractice Amendments
- S.C. Att. Gen. Lacks Funds to Fight Insurance Fraud
November 4, 2004
- Gallagher Assigns Taskforce to Investigate Florida Insurance Transactions
- Two United Health Care Companies Agree to $1.1M Settlement with N.C.
- Florida Homeowners Focus of Hull Internet Program
- Pair of Ga. Agents Arrested
- Beecher Carlson Names Hayes Vice President
November 3, 2004
- Florida's Amendment 2 Means Lawyers Will Get Less for Malpractice Cases
- DMLR: N.C. Patients, Doctors Win with Burr Election
- Barnes to Speak at Walls & Ceilings Business Solutions Conference in Myrtle Beach
November 2, 2004
- Independent Agents Unsure About Florida Amendment 3
- Fla. Refund Plan Nets $1.7 Million
- Ala. Agents Plead Guilty in Bribery Case
- State Farm Easing Miss. Homeowner's Growth Restrictions as Part of Commitment to Magnolia State
- Miss. Trustmark Bank to Acquire Fisher-Brown Agency
November 1, 2004