Chicago-based CNA Surety Corp. announced that Douglas W. Hinkle has joined the company as chief underwriting officer. Hinkle comes to CNA Surety with more than 25 years of insurance experience. Most recently, he was a regional director with St. Paul …
As expected, South Dakota Gov. Michael Rounds, a Republican, has signed a bill that converts personal lines rate filings from prior approval to file-and-use. South Dakota is the first state to do so this year. The bill also exempts large …
Bills dealing with the surplus lines market are up for consideration in the Illinois legislature this session. “We’re keeping a close eye on two surplus lines bills, one of which resembles a bill vetoed last year by Governor Rod Blagojevich,” …
Ohio’s Medical Malpractice Commission has released its interim report (PDF) to the governor and members of the General Assembly, recommending actions that could help stabilize medical malpractice rates in Ohio. “The interim report highlights the Commission’s work to date and …
The Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission (AWCC) announced that its 17th annual educational conference will be held Oct. 13 – 15, 2004 in Little Rock. The conference traditionally mixes in-depth study programs with networking opportunities for stakeholders in the workers’ compensation …
The Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission scheduled a public hearing for April 14, 2004. The Commission will take testimony on new and amended rules that were proposed at the Feb. 19 public meeting and published in the Texas Register on March …
A bill intended to curtail the number of lawsuits filed in Oklahoma passed the state House of Representatives with little opposition but lots of amendments. According to the Oklahoma House media division, a compromise version of House Bill 2661 was …
Here Comes Danny! Independent Finance Company Road Show Luncheons will be held March 29-April 2 in different parts of Alabama. Agency principles, office managers, financing managers or other agency decision makers can join Independent Finance Company’s Danny Geoffrion and the …
A fire early Monday morning took the lives of a Tarrant, Alabama family. The fire, which started in the attic, appears to be electrical in nature and likely will be deemed to be an accident. No monetary damages to the …
Standard & Poor’s has revised its counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on Florida-based Cumberland Casualty & Surety Co. (CCS) to ‘R’ from ‘Bpi’. This rating action was taken after CCS filed a voluntary petition for rehabilitation with the Florida …
