Southeast News
News for January 2007
January 31, 2007
- Fla. Emergency Rule Would Freeze Insurers' Moves Until June
- Gulf Coast Stuty: Rethinking US & International Insurance, Credit Policies
- Legislation Proposed to Restrict Driving by Alabama Teens
- BrickStreet Adds Two Underwriters in Southeast Region
January 30, 2007
- Alabama Considers Tougher Teen Driving Laws
- Driver's Ed Now Required, Georgia Teens Line Up for Classes
- Ga. Insurance Scam Nets 3 in Waycross
- Brown & Brown Begins CEO Succession Plan
January 29, 2007
- Miss. Could Have Policyholder Bill of Rights by April
- S.C. Legislature Considering Coastal Insurance Crisis Bills
- Fla. CFO Sink Lists Her Priorities
- Montfort Named VP with Willis LegalGuard Team in Fla.
January 26, 2007
- State Farm Storm Surge Settlement Could Scare Insurers from Mississippi Market
- W. Va. Judge Dismisses 400 Flood Claims Against Coal Firms
- Miss. AG Hood Turns Up Heat on Insurers to Settle Katrina Disputes
- Fla. Insurance Agent Faces $100,000 Restitution Payment
- West Virginia Exposes Workers' Comp Fraud
January 25, 2007
- Fla. Gov. Crist Signs Property Insurance Bill
- N.C. Will See a 5.4% Average Increase in Homeowners Insurance
- Florida Insurance Vote Reflects Political Shift Against Insurers' Wishes
- Tenn. Traffic Deaths Down Since Enactment of DUI, Seat Belt Laws
- Only 2 Fla. Lawmakers to Oppose Insurance Bill Out as Chairmen
- Ala. Woman Sentenced to Prison for Katrina Fraud
- My Safe Florida Program Launches On-line Search Option
- Hurricane Expert Mayfield to Speak at Windstorm Conference
January 24, 2007
- State Farm Settles Miss. Katrina Lawsuits; Agrees to Reopen Other Miss. Claims
- State Farm Claims in 3 Coastal Counties Will Be Reconsidered
- Fla. Insurance Bill On Gov. Crist's Desk Comes with Risks
- Miss. Commissioner Dale to Run for Eighth Term
- 3-Day Fraud Sting Nets Dozens in Florida
- Fla. CFO Finds Money for a Grateful Boat Captain
January 23, 2007
- Fla. Lawmakers Agree on Insurance Relief Plan; Bill Sent to Gov. Crist
- S.C. Workers Compensation Problems Highlighted in Policy Council Paper
- Ky. Plane Crash Details Could Boost Case for Punitive Damages
- Ex-State Farm Adjusters Tell Miss. Grand Jury of Katrina Claims
- Miss. Commissioner Sets Hearing for Consumer Bill of Rights
- Fla. CFO Launches Nationwide Search for Fraud Director
January 22, 2007
- Florida Lawmakers Near Agreement; Vote Expected Today on Insurance Plan
- Georgia Chief Vows Hearing into Commission Cuts by St. Paul Travelers
- Fla. Mortgage Lenders Unlikely to Back Homes Without Wind Coverage
- State Farm Settles a Miss. Katrina Lawsuit Before Trial
- Fla. Places Vanguard Fire & Casualty Under State Control
- Tenn. Insurance Plan for Children Gains Federal Approval
- Fla. CFO Weighs In on Special Session
- Kentucky Judge Permits Christians-Only Health Plan to Continue
January 19, 2007
- Fla. House and Senate Expected to Meet Through Weekend to Merge Bills
- W. Va. Tackles Mine Safety Rules to Address Sago Tragedy
January 18, 2007
- Fla. Day 2: Senate Passes 25% Rate Cut; Citizens Would Enter Commercial
- Modeling Firms Agree to Fla. House Request
- Feds Arrive in Kentucky to Investigate Hazardous Chemical Rail Fire
January 17, 2007
- Fla. Officials Get to Work as Special Insurance Session Opens
- Fla. Session Day 1: Expanding State's Hurricane Cat Fund Tops the Agenda
- Fla. Insurance Costs Seen Behind Shorter Stays by Snowbirds
- W.Va. Building Where Fire Killed 7 Lacked Sprinklers
January 16, 2007
January 15, 2007
- Fla. Lawmakers Face Balancing Act in This Week's Insurance Session
- Tenn. Gov. Bredesen Names Newman as Insurance Commissioner
- Rep. Thompson: Miss. Katrina Ruling Will Prompt Probe of Insurers
- Police Increase Patrols as Fires Hit 2 Churches in N.C.
January 12, 2007
January 11, 2007
- Miss. House Votes $30 Million for Wind Pool; Bill Moves to Senate
- Man Faces Felony Charges for Selling Bogus PIP Insurnace Cards in Fla.
- Fla.'s Citizens Board Recommends Wallace as New President
- Fla. Gov. Crist Begins Implementation of the Plain Talk Initiative
- Wholesale Broker Mercator Opens Florida Office
- Bermuda's Catlin Group Names New CFO
- Atlanta-Based Engle Martin & Associates Names President
January 10, 2007
- State Farm, Miss. in Talks to Settle Katrina Suits
- Fla. Senate Proposal Would Give Citizens Customers Relief
- Florida Legislature Calls Special Session
- Half Dozen Georgia Homes Destroyed or Damaged by Possible Tornado
- Health Savings Account Firm Exits W. Va. in Dispute with State
January 9, 2007
- Miss. Commissioner Dale Undecided on Seeking New Term
- W. Va. Man Jailed, Indicted on Insurance Fraud Charge
January 8, 2007
- Workers' Comp on Priority List for S.C. Legislature, Gov. Sanford
- Miss. Lawmakers Seek Ways to Lower Insurance Cost to Boost Development
- Ky. Law Enforcement Veteran to Lead Insurance Fraud Unit
January 5, 2007
- Fla. Business Coalition Offers Advice for Solving Insurance Crisis
- J. Rolfe Davis Insurance of Florida Names New President
January 4, 2007
- Insurers Overturn Fla. Restriction on Use of Credit Scoring
- CFO Sink Sworn In as Lone Democrat in Fla. Cabinet
- Fla. Gov. Crist Calls for Congress to Address Catastrophe Insurance Costs
January 3, 2007
- Competitive Fla. Workers' Compensation Market Has a Few Gaps
- W. Va. Seeks Fix for Soaring Health Insurance Costs
- Kentucky: Ruling Expected Soon in Christian Health Care Case
January 2, 2007