Southeast News
News for February 2006
February 28, 2006
- Rule to Limit Ga. Contract Obligations in Effect March 1
- Fla. Insurance Council to Push Mitigation Efforts in Legislature
- W.Va. Bills Employers $1.89M for Workers' Comp Premiums
- W.Va. Big 'I' Hears About Workers' Comp Status, Disaster Tips
- A.M. Best Gives FFVA Mutual an 'A'
- CPCU Slates March 13 'Ethics' Course in Clearwater, Fla.
February 27, 2006
- Catastrophes and Receivership Model Act Top NAIC's Orlando Meeting Issues
- Chipley, Fla. Woman Steered, Improperly Billed For Patients
- Broward County Woman Arrested for Double-Billing
- Big 'I' Summarizes Pending Ga. Bills
- Kinnett Joins Scientigo Board
February 24, 2006
- S.C. Workers' Comp Reform Advances Through House Subcommittee
- King's Bay Insurance Services Adds Cratem as Sr. VP of Underwriting
February 23, 2006
Hurricane Experts: Prepare Now With Backup Systems, Make Sure They Work- N.C. Resident Defrauds Health Care Program of Millions
- AIIA Supports Bill to Lengthen Licensing
February 22, 2006
February 21, 2006
- Citizens Claims Dramatic Customer Service Improvements
- N.C. Police Take Thousands of License Plates From Uninsured Drivers
- Miss. Communities Have Until Feb. 28 to Collect Debris Roe Requests
- Disaster Assistance Outreach Unit Comes to Robertsdale, Ala.
February 20, 2006
- Fla. Office of Insurance Lists 2006 Legislative Priorities
- Legislators to Debate Sarbanes-Oxley; Propose Standards
February 17, 2006
- SBA Loan Application Necessary for Assistance in Ala. Recovery
- Ky. Insurance Regulator Says Stiff Penalties Handed out in Fraud Cases
- Sunshine State Insurance Co. Makes Several Promotions
February 16, 2006
- Commissioner Bell: 10th Alabama Church Fire 'Unrelated' to Previous 9
- Ala. Commissioner: 'End Air Force One Policy'
- Fla. CFO Clarifies His Position on Commissioner, Reforms
- Bipartisan Proposal calls for Elected Commissioner in Fla.
- Allstate Consent Order for Fla. Policyholders Could Trigger Refunds
- Disaster Assistance Outreach Unit Comes to Mobile
February 15, 2006
- Windstorm Panelists: Carriers Hesitant to Write Fla. Policies
- Ky. AG Opens Investigation Into Allegations Against Anthem BC and BS
- House Republicans Say Floridians Can't Keep Bailing Out Citizens
February 14, 2006
- Fla. Commissioner Supports National Catastrophe Plan
- NAMIC Outlines Florida's Initial No-Fault, Property Reform Bills
- Fla. Proposal Would Provide Lower Rates on Homesteaded Properties
- Fla. Insurance Scam Victims to Receive $2.9 Million in Restitution
- Phony Fla. Katrina Web Site Operator Fined, Barred From Using Sites
- AIA Calls Georgia Supreme Court Decision a Blow to Tort Reform
- Ky. Councilman Sentenced on Workers' Comp Fraud Charges
- Sloan Sentenced on W.Va. Workers' Comp Fraud Charge
- Atlantic Beach, S.C. Works Out Payment Plan to Keep its Coverage
- Case Study Describes Prepaid Card Use After Hurricanes
February 13, 2006
- PIA of Fla.: Lawmakers 'Mulling Over' Filings; Bill to Require 'Loyalty Clause'
- 10th Alabama Church Torched, Authorities Suspect 'Bosom Buddies'
- Miss. Homeowners Expected to Turn to Underwriting Assoc. as Last Resort
- Six Floridians Cheated GCs, Arrested in $15M Workers' Comp Scam
- Fla. Electric Company Owner Charged With Fraud, Grand Theft
- Hearings Slated in Orlando, Fla. on American Strategic's Rate Increases
- Miami-Dade County Big 'I' Slates Feb. 22 'All Industries Day'
- Services, Funeral Held in Birmingham, Ala. for Bill Worley
- Miss. Hurricane Victims to Lose Subsidized Hotel Rooms
- Main Street America Group Promotes Anderson, Petrell
February 10, 2006
- Expert Has 'Bad News:' 06' Hurricane Season Could Repeat 05'
- Fla. Librarian Files Ethics Complaint Against Gallagher
- N.C. Woman Wants Workers' Comp Based on Attack By Boss, Wife
- Insurance Companies Offer Rewards in Ala. Church Fires
- Brown & Brown Reports Record Revenues, Net Income
- 13 Apprehended in N.C. Auto, Motorcycle Fraud Ring
February 9, 2006
- Four More Rural Baptist Churches Burn in Ala.
- S.C. Big 'I' Names New Officers
- eAutoclaims Sees Record Growth in Processed Transactions
- Crawford & Company Announces Quarterly Dividend
- CHOICE Launches Workers' Comp Physician Practice Analysis
- Infinity Property and Casualty Increases Dividend 25%
February 8, 2006
- PCI Backs Miss. Legislation to Educate Consumers about Flood Coverage
- Florida Insurers Discuss Top Issues with Legislators
- Past, Present and Future Hurricane Issues Top Feb. 8-11 Windstorm Conference Agenda
- Insurance Ranks Third on Fla. Attorney General's List of Common Scams
- NCCI Official Predicts Higher Costs for S.C. Workers' Compensation
- Burned Ala. Churches File Claims as Fires Ruled Arson
- Miss. Passage of Primary Enforcement Seat Belt Statute Cheered
February 7, 2006
- Mississippi A.G. Pushing for Hearing on Wind vs. Water Hurricane Damages
- Fla. CFO Wants to Expedite Payments for Living Expenses, Personal Contents
- 13 Auto Fraud Ring Members Arrested in Roanoke, N.C.
- Palm Beach Doctor, Pharmacist Indicted in $17.8M Fraud Scheme
February 6, 2006
- S.C. Legislators to Consider Asbestos Litigation Reform
- Hotel Payments for Hurricane Katrina Evacuees Run Out Tomorrow
- Small Business Chamber of Commerce Weighs In on S.C. Insurance Regulation
- Crist, Butterworth Join University Presidents to Unveil Anti-Fraud Website
- Crawford & Co. Reports Fourth Quarter 2005 Results; 'Cautious' About 2006
- Integro Appoints Georges as Principal in Atlanta Office
February 3, 2006
- Fla. Auto Fraud Taskforce Adds Second Prosecutor; Suggests Reforms
- S.C. Senator Seeks Oversight Study of Insurance Department
- Ala. Sen. Shelby: Flood Insurance Program Needs 'Fundamental Changes'
- 'Seniors vs. Crime' Storefront Opens in Coral Springs, Fla.
- N.C. Auto Rates Decrease 2.5 Percent
- Fla. Doctor Arrested for Prescripton, Medicaid Fraud
- Georgia Big 'I' Affirms Tillman as Division One Director
- Disaster Kleenup Appoints Panama City, Fla. Response Team
February 2, 2006
- Fla. Committee Recommends More Study; Releases 'Quick-Check' Guides
- Fla. CPCU Speaker Outlines Certificates of Insurance Terms, Provisions
- Fla. Consumer Advocate Calls Citizens Rate Hikes 'Unjustified'
- AIK Comp Members in Kentucky Pay $68M in Cash, Notes
- ChoicePoint Acquires ELIOS Inc., Expands Insurance Services Offerings
- LIG Schedules Four One-Day Marine Contractors' Workshops, Seminars
February 1, 2006
- Florida's Gallagher Asking Lawyer to Check His Financial Activities
- AIA: Unprecedented Fla. Credit Rule Could Hurt Insurance Consumers
- N.C. Case to Result in $404M Savings, 2.5 Percent Overall Auto Rate Decrease
- Husband and Wife Arrested in $745,000 Fla. Medicaid Fraud Scam
- Thousands of Hurricane Evacuees In Georgia Missed FEMA Deadline
- Florida Condo, Carrier Reach Hurricane Repair Agreement
- Hearings, Town Hall Meetings Slated to Discuss Citizens Rate Hikes
- N.C. Adult-Care Provider Careamerica Lost Needed Insurance