Ex-CEO Admits Stealing From Charity With Insurance Scam May 5, 2014 The politically connected former CEO of a prominent New York City charity admitted on April 23 he helped steal more...
R.I. Begins Allowing Digital Proof of Auto Insurance May 5, 2014 Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee has signed into law legislation allowing motorists in Rhode Island to use their smartphones to...
NCCI Reports on Workers’ Comp Legislative Outlook May 5, 2014 The National Council on Compensation Insurance Inc. (NCCI) published on April 8 its annual workers’ compensation issues report. Included in...
People – Southeast May 5, 2014 The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers (Big “I”) recently awarded agent Cloyce Anders of North Carolina with the Woodworth Memorial...
Florida Supreme Court Leaves PIP Reforms Intact May 5, 2014 By Andrew G. Simpson The Florida Supreme Court has declined to review the state’s no-fault automobile insurance personal injury protection (PIP) reforms that were...
Workers’ Compensation Fraud: The Insurance Producer’s Role May 5, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones There are essentially two types of workers’ compensation fraud – premium fraud and claimant fraud – and insurance producers can...
People – South Central May 5, 2014 Specialty Insurance Managers Inc., a managing general agent based in Austin, Texas, hired Chris Hayes, a former Lloyds of London...
Warning Signs of Claimant Fraud May 5, 2014 1. Monday Morning: The alleged injury occurs first thing on Monday morning, or the injury occurs late on Friday afternoon...
Having Survived Court Challenges, Oklahoma’s Workers’ Comp Redesign Takes Effect May 5, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones The transition of Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation system from a court-based system to an administrative one became effective Feb. 1, a...
Injured Worker Cost per Claim Rises in Texas, Louisiana May 5, 2014 Payments per claim for the medical care of injured workers in Texas grew nearly 8 percent in 2011, largely the...