Efforts to enact workplace-smoking bans in at least three Arkansas cities are being put on hold since the Legislature approved – and Gov. Mike Huckabee signed into law – a statewide workplace-smoking ban last week. The ban goes into effect …
Dallas-based Hotchkiss Insurance Agency Inc. (HIA) announced that Texas Home Builders (THB) Workers’ Compensation Purchasing Group and Texas Green Industry (TGI) Workers’ Compensation Purchasing Group members will have access to a new workers’ comp health care network option offered by …
With Spring meetings of the Florida Legislature coming to an end in Tallahassee in May, the Florida Insurance Council has summarized insurance-related bills now being considered in the House and Senate. Sam Miller, FIC’s executive vice president, has applauded Florida …
With Spring meetings of the Florida Legislature coming to an end in Tallahassee in May, the Florida Insurance Council has applauded House and Senate leaders for proposals supporters believe will help entice capital into the state’s cash-strapped insurance market and …
Criminal fraud charges have been filed against two Orlando, Fla. police officers, a towing company operator and a car dealer for their roles in a scheme to title Mack trucks so they could be resold at higher prices, according to …
The Department of Justice is awarding more than $17 million to 50 states and the District of Columbia to enforce state and local underage drinking laws. The awards are made through the Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws program in the DOJ’s …
China’s central bank announced on Thursday the relaxation of controls on foreign exchange accounts, simplifying approval procedures for foreign exchange payments in the service trade, and procedures for individuals to buy foreign currencies. According to a document made public on …
Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Susan Cogswell underwent successful surgery for treatement of a non-cancerous growth near her ear and the doctors have advised the family that the surgery went very well, according to a spoksperson for the insurance department. Jayne McLaughlin, …
Romania will introduce a mandatory insurance policy for all home owners, according to a government official in Bucharest. Interior Minister Vasile Blaga said the insurance would cost about 20 euros (US$24) per year, with all Romanians required to buy the …
American International Group, Inc. has named Philip M. Jacobs as vice president and director of taxes. Jacobs succeeds Peter K. Lathrop, who is retiring. Jacobs, who will join the company in July, will report to Steven J. Bensinger, AIG executive …
