Resolving Claim Disputes: Step 3 Research and Document the Interpretation – Part 3 of 3 November 4, 2019 By Bill Wilson In the past two columns, we examined eight legal and contractual principles nonlawyers can use to resolve most claim disputes...
States Vary Widely in How They Control Workers’ Comp Medical Costs: WCRI November 4, 2019 By Jim Sams Workers’ compensation medical costs vary widely among the states both in terms of price and how often services are used....
Insurer Group: Dallas Tornado Outbreak Costliest in Texas History November 4, 2019 The nine confirmed tornadoes that hit the Dallas, Texas-area late on Sunday, Oct. 20 have caused an estimated $2 billion...
Nearly Half of Traffic Deaths in Texas Occur in Energy Producing Areas November 4, 2019 The number of roadway fatalities has risen in Texas’ oil and gas production areas, state transportation officials say. Nearly half...
Survey Shows Gaps in Building Codes Put Texas Coastal Residents at Risk November 4, 2019 More than 7 million Texans live in Texas coastal areas that are vulnerable to hurricanes, according to an insurance industry-backed...
Missouri Court Rulings Conflict with Insurer Right to Intervene Protections November 4, 2019 By Nick Daugherty The Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals recently issued opinions that effectively strip any practical effect from a...
NTSB: Miami Bridge Collapse Due to Design Errors, Lack of Oversight November 4, 2019 A Miami university bridge that collapsed and killed six people last year showed design errors and should have been more...
Agency Growth Secrets: To Build Your Sales Team, Grow Your Agency and Change Your World November 4, 2019 By Randy Schwantz Many agencies have a growth rate of 1% to 3%. They have an aging producer force, no systems to drive...
Regulator Orders Decrease to Proposed Fla. Workers’ Comp Rates November 4, 2019 By Amy O'Connor Florida businesses can expect an even greater decrease in workers’ compensation insurance next year, thanks to an order by the...
Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Trends Continue October 21, 2019 By Catherine Oak There is no end in sight. How can our insurance industry keep the incredible pace of high-valued acquisitions happening? It...