Southeast News
News for March 2006
March 31, 2006
Fla. Agents Urged: 'Preserve Consumer Choice'- PIP Bill Moves on to Florida Senate Healthcare Committee
- Fla. Delegation to Discuss Key Issues, Attend Washington, D.C. Summit
- P/C Insurers Comment on Repeal of Tort Doctrine
- Granata to Discuss Resolving Conflict in the Workplace
- Crawford Integrated Services Appoints Three Account Reps
March 30, 2006
- Industry Cheers as Florida Repeals Joint and Several Liability
- Agents Briefed About Florida Legislation, Met With Legislators
- NAMIC Urges Miss. Governor to Sign Building Code Legislation
- Insurer Groups: Ruling Suggests Flood Exclusion Valid, Enforceable
- Ky. Slates April Hearing About CHA Health's Purchase of Humana
- Brutlag Named All Risks Ltd.'s Atlanta Branch Manager
March 29, 2006
- Fla. 'Fly-In' Features 'Issues Briefings,' House Insurance Committee Chair
- Gov. Sanford Says S.C. Must Heed Katrina Wake-Up Call
- Florida Approves Two New Underwriting Association Plans
March 28, 2006
- Mississippians Favor State Building Code; Legislative Support Doubtful
- Racicot Comments: Miss. Lawsuit Overshadows Katrina Recovery
- Legal Fairness: W.Va. Ranks Last, Miss. Moving in Right Direction
- W.Va. Commissioner Joins 'Insure U' Education Program
- Florida Lists How to Obtain Wind Insurance Incentives
- Brown & Brown Says Professional Liability Brokers Generated $3M
- iPartner Data Management Scorecard Application Released
March 27, 2006
- Miss. AG Claims Companies Using 'Delay Tactics'
- Unrestrained Litigation Threatens Miss. Judicial System, Insurers Contend
- Federal Judge Rejects Allstate Request to Dismiss Miss. Hurricane Lawsuit
- Miss. Governor Says Federal Funds to Help Pay Mounting Katrina Bills
- Governor Says 'Cover Tennessee' Program to be Voluntary
- Florida Website to Help Homeowners Prepare for Hurricane Season
- Florida Imposter Arrested 'Playing Dentist,' Medicaid Fraud
- BrightClaim Acquires ServiceLane, Forms BrightServ Entity
March 24, 2006
- Citizens Deficit Estimated at $1.7B
- S.C. Encourages More Competition, Wants More Carriers
- Fla. Aggressively Pursues Fraud, Lowers Workers' Comp Costs
- Fla. Car Dealers Apprehended Selling Flood-Damaged Cars to Consumers
March 23, 2006
- Tort Reform Measures Advance in Florida, Pennsylvania
- S.C. Attorney General Asks Big 'I' Members: 'Help Fight Fraud'
- Fla. Senate Committee Approves Long-Term Care Legislation
- Coalition Supports SB98/HB 279 to Protect Fla. CAT Fund
- Atlanta Info Center Warns: Be Prepared for Avian Flu
- Fla. 'Bunny Drive' to Provide Stuffed Animals for Hospitalized Children
March 22, 2006
- Miss. Lawsuit Alleges Engineer Altered Katrina Damage Report
- Alabama Residents Fear the Worst, Prepare for Next Hurricane Season
- Fla. Lawmaker Pushes Hurricane Insurance Surcharges for Vacation Homes
March 21, 2006
March 20, 2006
- Miss. AG Looking for 'Good Insiders'
- Bailey Challenges Scruggs: 'Put Up or Shut Up!'
- Scruggs: Whistleblower Helping in Hurricane Katrina Lawsuit
- S.C. Coastal Homeowners Offered Catastrophe Coverage Product
- Cat Commercial Product Launched in Southeast States
March 19, 2006
March 17, 2006
- Weston Nominated to Serve on IIAG Executive Committee
- Agency Technology Summit to Teach Ga. Agents About Latest Hi-Tech Tools
March 16, 2006
- Sirius Intl. Withdraws Application to do Business in Florida
- N.C. Agent Pockets $8,300, Charged With Embezzlement
- Hearings Slated: Fla. Rule Would Prohibit Basing Premiums on Travel
- Lawyers Argue Blackwater Deaths Lawsuit Belongs in Federal Court
March 15, 2006
- Dale Reports Miss. Insurers Have Made Solid Progress
- Kile Insurance Agency Head Indicted in W.Va. for Seven Fraud Counts
- Ebix Inc. Sees 20.6% Revenue Gain
March 14, 2006
- Florida AG Files Bid-Rigging Action Against Marsh & McLennan
- Dale to Speak in Memphis About Hurricane Katrina
- N.C. Disaster Planning Guide Published
- Fla. Forum Topic: Disappearing Markets, Looming Hurricanes
- PMSI-Tmesys Unveils Medication, Patient Care System
March 13, 2006
- Gov. Bush Recommends $565M Emergency Management Funding
- Fla. Task Force Suggests Citizens, CAT Fund 'Solutions'
- CFO Gallagher Pushes Rate Relief Proposal in Fla. Legislature
- Hearings Slated in Davie, Fla. on Two Companies Requests for Rate Hikes
- Fla. Scheme Misappropriated $845,000 in Boat Premiums
- Main Street America Group Announces Three Promotions
- Family Insurance Kept Premiums, License Revoked
March 10, 2006
- Stronger Building Codes Called for in Florida Panhandle
- N.C. Schedules June Auto Insurance Rate Hearing
- Round Table Discussions to Focus on Miami-Dade County Market
- Beecher Carlson Initiates Developer, Builder Program
- March, September Commercial Marine Seminars Scheduled
March 9, 2006
- Poe Financial Group Cancels New, Renewed Fla. Homeowners, Commercial Policies
- W.Va. Suspect Indicted for Workers' Comp Fraud
- A.M. Best 'Downgrades' Vesta Insurance Group
March 8, 2006
- Ala. Officials Arrest 3 Following February Church Arson Fires
- N.C. Committee Petitioned to Strengthen Building Codes
- Roach Named BISYS Specialty Programs Vice President
- N.C. Suspect Apprehended for 6 Felonies; Link Suspected to Shooting
March 7, 2006
- Fla. Sen. Fasano Supports Gallagher's Rate Relief Plan
- Three IIAG-supported Bills Introduced in Georgia Legislature
- N.C. Big 'I' to Present Check for UNC Endowment on March 8
March 6, 2006
- Fla. Congressman Files Catastrophe Savings Account Legislation
- Fort Myers Inn to Pay $16,000 to Settle Wilma Fleecing Claims
- Fla. Businessman Charged for Torching Professional Dry Cleaner's
- Memorial Services Held in Elba, Ala. for Jack Brunson
March 3, 2006
- Florida Auto No-Fault Claim Costs Climb as Injury Seriousness Declines
- AIA Expects Property Issues to Dominate Florida Legislature
- NAMIC Supports Sunset of Florida's No-Fault Auto Law
- Booker T. Washington Insurance in Voluntarily Receivership
- Homesite Insurance Co. Rate Hearing Underway in Tallahassee, Fla.
- Stevens Named Branch Manager of ACE USA in Tampa, Fla.
March 2, 2006
- S.C. Big 'I' Conference: Officials to Discuss Insurance Fraud, 'Hot Topics'
- Tenn. Workshop Participants to Discuss Insurance Issues
- Legislative Issues to be Discussed at Florida Big 'I' FAIA 'Fly-In'
- Progressive Drives Commercial Auto Into W.Va.
March 1, 2006