James Russell Debenport, an associate broker in U.S. Risk LLP’s Houston office, was selected as the recipient of the 2004 Matt Wells Scholarship for Producer Development, for attendance at The National Alliance School for Producer Development being held in Fort …
The Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission is making more information about the system available on the agency’s Web site at www.twcc.state.tx.us. TWCC said general system data, such as the top paid health care providers and the attorneys with the most fees …
The Louisiana State Police Fraud Unit arrested a Leesville, La., insurance agent and Department of Insurance Fraud Unit investigators issued the man a Cease and Desist Order and Summary Suspension of his license for allegedly fraudulently obtaining loans from his …
Announcing its entrance into the Texas medical liability insurance market, Advocate, MD Insurance of the Southwest said its improved coverage options and excellent rates are proof that tort reform efforts ushered in last year with the passage of Proposition 12 …
Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry urged state regulators to reject a proposed increase in workers’ compensation insurance rates, citing a new actuarial report that indicates a rate hike is not necessary. Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson, who represents businesses and consumers …
Insurers continue to assess damage from Frances and Charley As Hurricane Ivan churned across the Gulf of Mexico, storm-weary residents along the Gulf Coast from Morgan City, La., to the Florida Panhandle prepared to evacuate their homes and businesses in …
Impeached on Sept. 9, 2004, by a unanimous vote in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, Insurance Com-missioner Carroll Fisher now faces a trial in the state Senate that could result in his being thrown out of office. At the Senate …
At press time for this issue of Insurance Journal, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher was in Anchorage, Alaska, attending a meeting of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. He may be enjoying that distant state’s cool climate in more ways …
Creating the right mix of hardware and software can help agencies using any management system to—as the name says—better manage their agency. Ask adults what they like most about McDonald’s fast food restaurants, and it probably won’t be the food, …
AIR Worldwide Corp. announced the release of its 2004 U.S. hurricane, earthquake, severe thunderstorm and terrorism models. The updated models reflect the latest scientific and engineering research into these perils, as well as data on recent events, including last spring’s …
