A newly released report says that recent consumer groups’ criticisms of the medical malpractice insurance industry contain “systematic flaws and the intentional misuse of industry data.” “This new research points out the gross manipulation and blatant misrepresentation employed by these …
The Arkansas Insurance Department announced changes to education rules for both established producers and producer license applicants. The effective date for both rules is May 1, 2006. Rule 31 – Pre Licensing Education For Producers is available for viewing online …
The Arkansas Insurance Department issued a reminder to insurers operating in the state of the upcoming May 2, 2006, effective date for the establishment of anti-money laundering programs. The department’s bulletin is available online at www.insurance.arkansas.gov/Legal%20Dataservices/Bulletins/2006/5.doc. The department said Bulletin …
General Re Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., has named Michael L. Sweeney as chairman and chief executive officer of its aviation underwriting subsidiary, United States Aviation Underwriters, Inc. Formerly, Sweeney had been president and chief operating …
The Alliance of Insurance Agents of Texas announced its 7th Annual President’s Roundtable and Golf Tournament will take place in Dallas on May 5, 2006. The President’s Roundtable will include overviews and comments from industry leaders, along with questions from …
Michigan insurance companies and HMOs would not have to provide health care benefits that conflict with the organization’s moral or religious mission under legislation passed this week by the state House. The bill’s passage was cheered by Right to Life …
Valencia, CA – Kelly Vaden has been hired by QualCorp, Inc. to bring a different viewpoint on the world of project management. After an accomplished career as a senior programmer, Kelly made a major career change a couple of years …
Lawmakers in Louisiana next week are expected to vote on Gov. Kathleen Blanco’s $7.5 billion housing plans, after several provisions were altered to make the post-hurricane rebuilding and buyout program more appealing to the Legislature. The Louisiana Recovery Authority voted …
Phyllis R. Austin has been named senior vice president of Human Resources of Crawford & Co. in Atlanta, according to Tom Crawford, president and CEO. Austin assumed the position April 24 when Bill Beach, former head of Human Resources, assumed …
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation will conduct rate hearings May 3 in Tallahassee to discuss a 24 percent rate hike requested by Cotton States Mutual Insurance Company of Florida; and May 4 in Orlando to discuss a 35.2 percent …
