Rulebook Supplement 2006-01 containing Return-to-Work rules adopted by the Commissioner of Workers’ Compensation on Feb. 2, 2006, is available online from the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), Division of Workers’ Compensation. The supplement can be printed from the TDI Web …
Texas Commissioner of Workers’ Compensation Albert Betts recently approved the reapplications for Certificates of Authority to Self-Insure covering a one-year period for 11 private employers. Texas law allows certain large, private employers to self-insure for their workers’ compensation liabilities, while …
Owners of dangerous dogs in Oklahoma could soon face much harsher penalties if their animals attack another person if a measure passed in the House Health and Human Services Committee makes it through the full legislative process. House Bill 2813, …
Oklahoma Senate Republicans are playing hardball, claiming in a news release that trial lawyers won an early victory in the legislative lawsuit reform battle with the help of Democrat “allies” in the state Senate. The Republicans said by failing to …
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the U.S. Postal Service can be sued by a woman who tripped over mail left on her porch. The 7-1 decision revived a woman’s claim that she was entitled to damages after suffering wrist …
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking tort reform to a new level with a proposal that would prevent people from suing restaurants and food distributors for making them fat. A proposal in the Wisconsin state Senate is designed to prevent frivoulous lawsuits …
Venture Insurance Program’s Preferred Club Program has added a new market for Directors’ & Officers’ liability coverage with RSUI. RSUI’s D&O coverage, rated “A” (Excellent) class X by A.M. Best Co., may include the following coverage enhancements: separate limits for …
Dallas, Texas-based Curley Insurance Group reported it has once again been named to the Dallas 100. The Dallas 100, currently in its 16th year, recognizes companies that have made significant contributions to the area by generating thousands of new jobs, …
Privately held third party administrator Gilsbar, based in Louisiana, reported it has added Stephen Cali to its Louisiana sales team as a regional sales manager. With over 12 years experience in corporate employee benefit sales, Cali joins Gilsbar from Benesys …
Beacon Insurance Group has named Jim Woods as the company’s new field marketing representative for the State of Arkansas. Woods brings over 23 years of operations and marketing experience to Beacon. Prior to joining Beacon Jim served as the field …
