Southeast News
News for November 2006
November 30, 2006
November 29, 2006
- Florida Calls Special Session on Insurance Issues for Jan. 16
- Fire at 100-Year Old Georgia Church Deemed Arson
- Finch to Join Britt/Paulk in New Office in Atlanta
November 28, 2006
- Fla. Approves New 2.5% Surcharge on Citizens Insurance Homeowners
- Recovering Miss. Businesses Face Hefty Commercial Insurance Hikes
- Miss. Court: Hotel Not Liable in Death of Guest
- Survey Says Florida Businesses Can't Find Affordable Insurance
November 27, 2006
- Fla. Legislative Session on Insurance Now Seen Likely in January
- Miss. Starts Review of Katrina Claims Handling with State Farm
- Nationwide Appeals Technical Issues in Miss. Court Katrina Win
- Hanover Launches Connections Auto Product in Georgia
November 26, 2006
November 22, 2006
- Miss. Governor Seeks Federal Aid for State's Wind Pool
- Mississippi Commissioner Announces State Farm Market Conduct Exam
- OSHA Cites Ga. Contractors For Work Site Hazards at Trenches
- Ga. Fire Officials Warn Deep-Fried Turkey Can Be Delicious, But Dangerous
- Virginia Attorney's Suit Blames City for Hurricane Floyd Floods
- Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires South Carolina's Adams & Associates
November 21, 2006
- MSU Research Project Would Help Keep Waterways Secure
- Tenn. Report: Medical Malpractice Payments Rise
- N.C. Seeks SBA Disaster Declaration for Columbus County
- Mississippi Seeks Public Comment on Homeowner Grant Program
- South Carolina Restaurant Settles Lawsuit With Victim's Family
- Judge Slashes Pay for CEO of Ala.-based Vesta Insurance
- Reynolds Named Southeast Manager for Mutual Insurer Trade Group
- Mississippi Governor Cited for Handling of Hurricane Katrina
November 20, 2006
- What Should N.C. Insurance Consumers Do After the Storm?
- Mail Service Resumes at Ala. Department of Insurance
- Widow Sues Kentucky Mine Operators for $65 Million
November 19, 2006
November 17, 2006
- At Least 3 Dead in N.C. Tornadoes That Swept Across South
- Judge Allows Miss. Suit Against Agent for Lapsed Flood Policy
November 16, 2006
November 15, 2006
- Fla. Weighs Special Session to Take Up Property Insurance Ideas
- Medical Malpractice Market in W. Va. Improves
- Florida P&C Reform Committee Anticipating Special Session
- New Research Center in Miss. Aims for Better Hurricane Forecasts
- Report Cites Safety Violations in Two West Virginia Mine Deaths
- N.C.'s Jones, Duplin Counties Face Deadline for Ernesto Claims
November 14, 2006
November 13, 2006
- Mississippi: Judge May Consider Consolidating 1,000 Lawsuits
- Nationwide Insurance Seeks Arbitration on Fla. Rate Request
- W.V.'s GOP Reels After Legislative Upsets
November 10, 2006
- Mississippi Decision: Insurance Benefit Can't Exceed Loss Amount
- Mississippi Incumbents Keep Firm Hold On Congressional Seats
- Legislative Elections Go To Runoffs in Mississippi
- Police Close Kentucky Stretch of I-75 Because of Multiple Wrecks
- Alabama Voters Keep Top Jobs in Opposite Parties
- Allstate Floridian Reduces Rate Increase Request
- Corker Bucks National Trend and Wins Senate Seat in Tennessee
November 9, 2006
- Agents' Favorite Sink Sinks Lee in Florida CFO Contest
- Reelection the Order of the Day in Georgia for Oxendine
- South Carolina Insurance Director Revokes Agent's License
- Gabor Unveils Program for Neighborhood Restaurants in Florida
November 8, 2006
- Alabama Mayor Resigns to Join Coastal Insurance Agency
- BrickStreet Names New West Virginia Medical Director
November 7, 2006
- Sparks Fly in Ga. Supreme Court Race
- Gov. Riley, Republicans Expected to Win Big in Alabama
- Tennessee Ranked in Top Five Best Business Locations
- Allstate Floridian: Rate Increases Denied
- Ky. Family's Suit Over Comair Crash Faults Plane Design
- Start of Cover Tennessee Delayed Two Months to March
- Kentucky Access Receives Unqualified Annual Audit
- Georgia Issues Annuity Regulations
November 6, 2006
- Workers' Comp for W. Va.'s Sago Mine Families at $10 MIllion
Southeast Regulators United in Call for National Disaster Plan- Incumbent Oxendine Faces Drexinger for Ga. Insurance Post
- Cooper Appointed Tenn. Attorney General
- Florida CFO Race Down to Wire
- USAA 40% Rate Hike Denied in Florida
- Judge Denies Class Action Status for Ky. Suit Against Allstate
- AmCOMP to Issue Financial Results and Host a Conference Call
- St. Paul Executive Moves to Swett & Crawford, Chicago
November 3, 2006
November 2, 2006
- Florida FEMA Trailer Park Residents Face Deadline to Move
- OSHA Proposes $112,000 in Fines for Tuscaloosa Contractor
- N.C. Child Safety Coordinator Honored
November 1, 2006
- S.C. Hosts Regulators Conference in Charleston
- Amory, Miss. Agent Surrenders License
- NC Agent Arrested on Felony Count
- Ohio-Based Firm Perpetrating Scam in Florida
- Former Florida Agent Scams Elderly, Loses License
- Florida Workers Comp Rates Set to Drop for Fourth Year Running
- BB&T Insurance to Acquire Fla. Agency Wyman, Green & Blalcok