Southeast News
News for March 2007
March 30, 2007
- Workers' Comp CEO Alleges Alabama Officials Wrecked His Business
- State Farm Settles Another Katrina Claim Lawsuit in Miss.
- Fla. Considers Storm Supply Tax Break, New Claims Law Glitch
- Miss. Supreme Court Assigns Judges to Hear Candidate Challenges
- Insurers Commend Mississippi's New Mitigation Program
- St. Pete Agent Chosen to Serve on Fla.'s Citizens Board of Governors
March 29, 2007
- S.C. Audit: Phase Out Workers' Compensation 2d Injury Fund
- Florida Weighs Whether to Continue Personal Injury Coverage
- Tenn. House Leader Blames Republicans for Med Mal Failure
- Jackson, Miss. Law Firm Sues Scruggs Katrina Group over Fee Dispute
- Tenn. Launches Health Plan for Lower-Income Children
- Florida Pulls Orlando Agent's License
- S.C. Wrongful Death Medical Suit Settled for $1.7 Million
- Progressive and LoJack Team Up to Fight Auto Theft
- Liberty Mutual Appoints Sr. Exec. for Southeast
March 28, 2007
- Fla. Bipartisan Spirit May be Cracking Over Property Taxes in House
- Fla. Policyholders of Failed Vanguard Given Policy Options
- Florida No-Fault Reform Bill Needs More Work, Say Insurers
- W. Va. Agency Affirms Insurance Contract Award to Md. Firm
- Ga.'s Maxum Reports Changes in Executive Management
March 27, 2007
West Virginia Preparing for Workers' Comp Competition in 2008- W.Va. Mine Where 12 Died Idled Due to High Costs, Low Coal Prices
- Tenn. Officials Probe 35 Suspected Arsons in Memphis Since January
- Job Corps Center Closing in N.C. Because of Safety Concerns
- S.C. Companies Fined in Dock Worker's Death
- N.C. Amends Child Seat Belt Law
March 26, 2007
- Miss. Gov. Barbour Signs Wind Pool Premium Relief Bill
- Associated Industries of Fla. Cautions Against Citizens' Expansion
- S.C. Expands Wind Insurance Program Along Coast to More Insureds
- Fla.-Based Vanguard Fire & Casualty Ordered into Liquidation
- Sen. Lott Undecided Whether to Settle or Go to Trial On Katrina Claim
- Tenn. Compromise Medical Malpractice Measure Stalls
- Ky. Mine Operator from Va. Pleads Guilty to Fraud
- Class Action for Miss. Katrina 'Slab' Claims Denied a Third Time
- W. Va. Seeing Increased Theft of Heavy Machinery
- Agent, Councilman Sentenced to Probation in Ala. Corruption Probe
- 3 New Faces on Fla.'s Citizens' Board of Governors
March 23, 2007
- Companies Protest W. Va. Public Health Contract Award to Md. Firm
- N.C. Resident Arrested on Insurance Fraud Charge
- TriSure's Folger Named President-Elect of N.C. Agents Group
- New Medical Malpractice Market Opens for Florida Nurses
March 22, 2007
- Ala. Judge Considers Penalties Against Katrina Whistleblowers
- Miss.: State Farm Settles Fourth Katrina Lawsuit in a Month
- Fla. CFO Sink Replaces 2 Citizens Property Board Members
- Ga. House Approves Midyear Budget with Funds for PeachCare
- Two Arrested for Insurance Fraud in Cabell County, W. Va.
- LAAIA President Giminez Leaves Vibrant Legacy
March 21, 2007
- In Miss., Dale Moves In with State Farm Settlement as Scruggs Withdraws
- Insurer Delivers First Check to Aid Tornado-Stricken Ala. Town
- Ala. Judge Considers Penalties Against Katrina Whistleblowers
- Dale Says He'll Fight Removal from MIss. Democratic Ballot
- Fla.: Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Receives Millions from IRS
- Riley Health Proposal Appeals to Ala. Small Businesses
March 20, 2007
- Georgia Considers Scrapping Immunity for Emergency Doctors
- Kentucky Competes for Captives, Follows Workers' Comp Closely
- S.C. Measure Would Require Locks on Cars of Drunk Drivers
- Fla. Web Site Reports Insurer Rates Filed Under New Reforms
- PCI Reacts to Rate Reductions for Fla. Consumers
March 19, 2007
- Miss. Commissioner: State Farm to Reopen Katrina Claims
- Ga.: Losses from March 1 Storms Top $210 Million
- Settlement Reached in Miss. Homeowner's Case Against State Farm
- Fla. Catastrophe Fund Changes Prompt Citizens Refunds
- Miss. Gov. Signs Insurance Tax Credit, Trauma Care and Other Bills
- Ky., Federal Officials to Address National Flood Insurance Questions
- Miss. Commissioner Dale Blocked from Running as Democrat
- Orlando Attorney Elected President of Windstorm Insurance Group
March 17, 2007
March 16, 2007
- Miss. Lawmakers Agree on $80 Million Wind Pool Relief Plan
- Tenn. Malpractice Bill Pushes Certification to Weed Out Claims
- N.C. Panel Weakens Sprinkler Rule Against Advice of Fire Marshal
- Fla. Panel Advances Bill to Expand Insurance Consumer Advocate
- Fla. Woman Arrested on Charges of Workers Comp. Fraud, Perjury
- W. Va Commissioner Advises Flood Insurance Consideration
- S.C. Officals to Hear Consumers' Coastal Insurance Concerns
- N.C. Husband, Wife Insurance Agents Surrender Licenses
March 15, 2007
- Fixing Miss. Wind Pool Key to Future Markets, Says Dale
- EPA Allows Demolition of 1,200 Hurricane-Damaged Homes in Miss.
- Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Florida Life Wholesaler, The Producer's Choice
- Allied Brings Habitational Program to N.C.
- Choate to Head Aon Risk Southern Region
March 14, 2007
- Request Withdrawn for Judge to Approve Miss. State Farm Settlement
- Fla.'s Citizens Business Plan Receives Approval from Finance Commission
- American Queen Returns to Natchez, Miss., After Katrina Delay
- Physicians' Mutual's CEO, Others, Draw Larger Salaries, Bonuses
- Ga. GOP Leaders Propose Temporary PeachCare Fix
March 13, 2007
March 12, 2007
- Fla. Insurers Receive 'Presumed Factor,' Must File Rates
- W.Va. Expected to Approve First Coal Mine Shelters
- Ky. Senate Approves Bill that Oversees Coal Plant Sites
- A.M. Best Withdraws N.C.'s Arrowpoint Capital Ratings at Company's Request
- N.C.: Reynolds American CEO Received $6.4 Million Compensation Package
March 9, 2007
- S.C. Gov. Weighs in on Workers' Comp Subcommittee Passage
- W.Va. Bill Could Extend Health Insurance to Thousands
- Ga. Releases $3 Million For Local Storm Response
March 8, 2007
- Crist's State of the State to Encourage Cooperation in Fla.
- Settlement in Katrina Lawsuit Over Damage to Miss. Rental Home
- Alabama Couple's Burglary, Insurance Experience Spawns Business
March 7, 2007
- Fla. Committee Charged with Windstorm Mitigation Publishes Report
- State Farm to Reopen Miss. Slab Claims; Scruggs Sees Political Ploy
- New Insurer Caters PUREly to Florida High Net Worth Clientele
- West Va.'s Brickstreet Mutual Reports Profitable First Year
- One At Large in N.C. Insurance Fraud Case, One Arrested
- Tenn. Schools Learn Improved Safety and Emergency Operations
- Atlantic Risk Specialists Opens Florida Branch
March 6, 2007
- New Consumer Advocate and New Web Site for Floridians
- Kentucky Guardsmen, Emergency Teams Practice Earthquake Drills
March 5, 2007
- Fla. Home Premiums Could Fall 10%-50% Under New Reinsurance Law
- Georgia's Oxendine Defends Main Street Agents in Compensation Battle
March 2, 2007
- Ga. Gov. Surveys Storm Damage, Declares State of Emergency
- Commissioner Assessing Storm Damage in South Ga.
- March in Like a Lion in Alabama; Tornadoes Bring Death, Damage
- S.C. Regulator Opposes Wind Pool Expansion, Offers Suggestions
- Judge Weighs Miss. Katrina Class Action, State Farm Settlement
- Dale Files in Miss. on Day Before Candidates' Qualifying Deadline
- It's Official: Dale's Hat Again in Ring for Miss. Insurance Commissioner
- Tenn. Volunteer Firefighters Charged with Arson
- W. Va. Court Rejects Hospital Appeal in Self-Insured Doctor Case
- Ga. Lawmakers to Take Breaks in Hopes that Congress Approves Funds
March 1, 2007
- W. Va. Court Rebukes Hospital, Upholds Doctor's Right to Self-Insure
- Mobile DRC Opens in La.'s St. Martin Parish
- Judge Senter Won't Remove Self from State Farm Class Action Case
- N.C. House Panel Advances High Risk Pool Measure
- Miss.: Debris Removal Deadline Extended to June 30
- N.C. Pair Arrested on Felony Insurance Fraud Charges
- Two W. Va. Women Plead Guilty to Insurance Fraud