accreditation News

Lower Insurance Rates Expected with Accreditation of West Monroe Levee

The 10-mile stretch of levee protecting West Monroe has been accredited by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “It’s great news for West Monroe and for the district,” said Tensas Basin Levee District executive director John Stringer. “It’s a good first …

New Orleans’ Levees Accredited; May Lead to Lower Flood Insurance Rates

The Federal Emergency Management Administration has declared the New Orleans area levee system accredited, clearing the way for the improved storm surge protection to be incorporated into National Flood Insurance Program flood maps, which should eventually lead to reduced flood …

Medical Students Sue Mississippi College, Allege Inadequate Training

A federal lawsuit filed on behalf of seven women accuses Virginia College’s Jackson branch of fraud, breach of contract and negligence in its medical assistants program. The lawsuit was filed last week in U.S. District Court in Jackson. It claims …

Insurance Regulators: Oklahoma’s Financial Examination Process Corrected

A national organization of state insurance regulators found that Oklahoma has resolved problems in the financial examination section of the state insurance department that were discovered in a review of the agency in February 2010. Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. …