Southeast News
News for May 2007
May 31, 2007
- S.C. Inspectors Scurry to Check Sun City Roofs Before Hurricanes Start
- New Urban Search and Rescue Center Opens in Ocala, Fla.
May 30, 2007
- Katrina Attorneys' Election Ads Attack Miss. Commissioner Dale
- Fla. Court Says Hospitals Not Responsible for Docs Without Insurance
- Author of Tenn. Malpractice Bill Now Relieved It Didn't Pass
- BB&T Insurance Buying Georgia's Reese Agency
May 29, 2007
- S.C. Gov. Sanford: Locals, Not Feds, Must Control Hurricane Response
- Fla.'s Citizens to Get $2 Billion Additional Financing
- Miss. Delta Officials Decry FEMA Flood Warning as 'Alarming'
- Feds Sue Kentucky Coal Company Over Unpaid Fines
- Tupelo Traffic Cameras Go Live on Aug. 1
- Judge Approves Class Action Deal Against Kentucky Chemical Firm
- No Damage or Injuries Reported from Mild S.C. Quake
May 25, 2007
- Fla. Plaintiffs Settle with State Farm on Hurricane Damaged Screen Enclosures
- S.C. Bridge Damaged, Charges Filed
- S.C. Expands Reach of Wind Pool
- Citizens Approves Liquidity Plan for 2007 Fla. Hurricane Season
- Lexington, Ky. Airport Named as Third-Party Defendant
- Ala.: Sumter County Wildfire Apparent Arson
- Vacant Kentucky Tobacco Warehouse Burns
May 24, 2007
- N.C. Legislative Leaders Support Speeding Crackdown
- Easley: N.C. National Guard Could Handle Category 3 Hurricane
- Kentucky Coal Boss Agrees to Post Bond for Future Safety Fines
- Tenn.: New Bill Empowers Insurance Department
- E&S Carrier Ironshore Approved to Write Commercial Risks in Fla.
May 23, 2007
- Fla. Drought is Sapping Resources From Growers and Golf Courses Alike
- Widows, Survivor of Explosion Sue Ky. Mine Owner, Pa. Company
- Miss. Commissioner Dale Defends Hiring Insurance Lobbyist as Lawyer
- N.C. House to Halt Out-of-State Auto Insureds Seeking 'Rate Evasion'
- N.C. Company Builds Storm-Resistant Homes on Coast
- Gov. Proclaims Hurricane Preparedness Week in North Carolina
- Ky. Chicken Processing Plant Resumes Operations
- Deputy Marshal in W.Va. Sues Zicam Maker Over Loss of Smell
- Wholesaler AmWINS to Open Birmingham Office; Names McNatt
May 22, 2007
- Ga. Gov. Releases $7 Million to Fight Southeast Georgia Wildfires
- Medicare Fraud on Rise in Mississippi
- Fla. Finance Office Forms Task Force on Citizens' Claims Handling and Resolution
- County Indicts West Virginia Woman on Workers' Comp Fraud
May 21, 2007
- Fla. Workers' Comp Fraud Results in 14-Year Prison Sentence
- Security Again in Focus After 2nd Vehicle Mars W. Va. Capitol Complex
- Kentucky Chicken Plant Shut Down After Inspection
- N.C. Insurance Department Disagrees with Trial Lawyers on Rates
- West Va.'s Summit Financial Acquires Kelley Agencies of Va.
May 18, 2007
- S.C. Lawmakers Consider Allowing Concealed Weapons on Campuses
- Fla. Building Codes, Revamped Since Andrew, Still Being Worked
- While Residents, Insurers Fret, Contractors Welcome Storms
- Many Florida Families Still Struggling as New Hurricane Season Nears
- S.C. Gov. Sanford Vetoes ATV Safety Bill Again
- Ky. Air Controllers, Rocket Club Clashing over Launches
- W. Va. Extends State of Emergency Due to April Floods
May 17, 2007
- Tougher Fla. Building Codes Still a Work in Progress
- Insurers Urge S.C. Senate to Accept House Version of Workers' Comp Bill
- Graham, DeMint Support S.C. Disaster Declaration Request
- Citizens Fields Questions from Fla. Homeowners, Agents at Forum
- Ironshore Approved to Offer So. Carolina Coastal Coverage
May 16, 2007
- Hundreds of Florida Wildfire Evacuees Still Waiting to Go Home
- Dale Back on Miss. Democratic Ballot
- Appurtenant Structures Contribute to Florida Storm Loss, Study Shows
- Appalachian Underwriters Buys Florida Brokerage Business
- Fla.'s Universal Insurance Reports Net Income Way Up in 1st Quarter
- Former Florida GOP Chairman, Insurance Agent Dies at 84
May 15, 2007
- Expert: Coastal Overdevelopment Will Worsen Fla.'s Insurance Woes
- Insurers Call for Additional Reforms for Florida Consumers
- Fla. Officials Move to Shut Down Viatical Provider for Dishonest Practices
- Federal Officials Fine Ky. Mine Operator for Safety Violations
- Speeders Get Off Easy, Make N.C. Roads More Dangerous
- W. Va.: Massey Energy Hit with Lawsuit, Alleging Clean Water Act Violations
- Miss. Gov. Announces Grants to Help Revitalize Coastal Communities
May 14, 2007
- Wildfires Burn More than 330,000 Acres in Georgia, Florida
- Miss.: Judge Denies Insurer's Motion for New Trial
- Warrant Issued for Ga. Woman Accused in Insurance Fraud Scheme
- Eleven West Virginia Counties Added to Federal Disaster List
- Crist Drops Fla. Hurricane Ad Campaign after Bids Questioned
- Ala.'s Alfa Ratings Lowered One Notch to 'A+'; Outlook Stable
May 11, 2007
- N.C. Trial Lawyers Accuse Malpractice Insurer of Illegal Rates
- Tenn.: Medical Malpractice Legislation Stalls in House
- Tenn.: Checks Find 596 Safety Violations Statewide
- Miss.: No Immediate Ruling Expected on Dale's Candidacy
- Fla. Lawmakers Urge Gov. Crist to Include KidCare in Special Session
- Fla. Recertifies Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology
- U.S. Officials: Lightning Likely Cause of Deadly W. Va. Sago Mine Blast
- Tennessee Dairy Recalls 7,000 Cartons of Ice Cream with Peanuts
May 10, 2007
- Legislation Could Help S.C. Coastal Residents with Insurance
- New Flood Plain Lines Affect Tenn. Home Values, Insurance
- Fla. Sinkhole Policy Change Receives Final Approval
- Fla. Emergency Officials Practice for Hurricane Season
- Fla. CFO Offers Advice for Floridians Affected by Wildfires
- Feds to Unveil Conclusions on W. Va. Sago Mine Disaster
- Mountaintop Mining Becomes Issue in Kentucky Governor's Race
May 9, 2007
- Miss. Deals with Simulated Cat 3 Hurricane during Preparation
- Audits Target W. Va. Workers Comp Writer BrickSreet's Transition Spending
- Fla. Fire Situation Critical, 2 Neighborhoods Evacuated
- W. Va. Man Arrested on Insurance Fraud Charges
- Fla.'s Citizens to Hold Policyholder Public Forum
May 8, 2007
- West Virginia a 'Test Ground' of U.S. Chamber's Anti-Lawsuit Efforts
- Fla. Gov. Praised Legislature for Continued Property Insurance Reform
- Fla. University and AIR Work toward Understanding of Hurricane Vulnerabilities
- Federal Disaster Declaration Approved for W. Va. Flooding
- Ga. Commissioner Charges Columbus Agent with Fraud
- Report Says Katrina Recovery Boosts Mississippi Economy
- Florida Agent Recognized with National Award
- Tenn.: Beecher Carlson Appoints Managing Director to Nashville Office
May 7, 2007
- Miss. Man Jailed for Role in Frankel Scam to be Released Aug. 2
- Fla. Legislature Extends Citizens Rate Freeze
- Insurance Associations Weigh-in on Fla. Legislation
- Ky. Derby Jockeys, Others Would Get Coverage under Proposal
- Ala. Senate Committee Approves Auburn, A&M Trustees
May 4, 2007
- Miss. Elections Commission: Running as Democrat is Dale's Only Option
- Report: N.C. Kids Suffer from Unsafe Homes
- Fla. CFO Praises Lawmakers for Mitigation Program Legislation
- Miss. Coastal Policyholders Included in Allstate Reduction Scenario
- Ala.: Alfa Corporation Announces Increase in Quarterly Cash Dividend
- N.C. Insurance Pool for Chronically Ill Gets Initial House Approval
May 3, 2007
- Gov. Perdue Declares State of Emergency in Southeast Georgia
- Miss. AG Suit, MetLife P&C Settlement Latest Katrina Claims Developments
- Gov. Perdue Signs Bill Limiting Asbestos Lawsuits in Georgia
- Tenn. Earthquake Commission to Begin Meeting Next Month
- Fla. Approves Loss Reporting, Filing Sign-Off Rules
- Fla. Strengthens Rules on Life Insurance Sales to Military
May 2, 2007
- Miss. Grants Rate Changes for Shelter, Brierfield
- Fla. Senate Says No to Requiring Storm Shutters in High-Risk Areas
- Fla. Renews Tax Break on Hurricane Prep Items
- Insurers Praise Florida's Home Mitigation Program
- W. Va. Vioxx Trial Set for October
- United Heritage Acquires N.C.'s Alliance Mutual Insurance
May 1, 2007
- Ala. Treasurer's Vault has Plenty of Unclaimed Valuables
- Ga. Firefighters Struggle to Extinguish Spot Fires Near Wildifre
- Coastal Historical Sites on Mississippi Endangered List
- Ky.: Ex-Deputy Rejects Plea Deal over Restitution
- Fla. Senate Approves $5 Million for Boot Camp Death Claim
- Florida State University Offers Risk Management Certification