California Court Denies Appeal of Closely-Watched Workers’ Comp Case August 25, 2011 By Timothy F. Kirn The California Supreme Court has rejected an appeal of a case many workers’ compensation insurers and businesses were hoping would...
Texas Medical Liability Trust to Reduce Rates, Pay 18.5% Dividend August 25, 2011 Texas Medical Liability Trust announced a rate reduction for TMLT policyholders and an 18.5 percent dividend for renewing policyholders, effective...
Company Ordered to Pay $300K to Texas Mutual Insurance August 25, 2011 Texas Mutual Insurance Co. reported that Bar H Concrete Inc. of Sulphur Springs pleaded guilty to workers’ compensation fraud-related charges....
Paul Davis National Names Swiggum as President August 25, 2011 Paul Davis National, the large loss specialists for Paul Davis Restoration, has named Lloyd Swiggum as president of the company....
Insurance to Pay Part of Joplin Schools’ $30M Tornado Cost August 25, 2011 The Joplin School Board has begun paying the massive bills caused by destruction from the May 22 tornado. The school...
Ealy In, Young Out as President at Allstate’s Encompass August 25, 2011 Allstate Insurance Co. said Thomas V. Ealy will become president of its independent agency unit, Encompass Insurance, on Sept. 12....
Idaho Cities Consider Going Self-Insured for Employees August 25, 2011 By Associated Press Leaders from at least 40 Idaho cities are considering a plan to offset the rising cost of health insurance by...
Colorado Jostled with Earthquake Aftershocks August 25, 2011 By Steven K. Paulson Colorado has been jostled with 13 aftershocks after Monday night’s magnitude-5.3 earthquake struck just hours before a magnitude-5.8 temblor hit...
How to Reduce Roof Leak Damage Caused by Hurricanes August 25, 2011 Wind-driven water like that occurring during Hurricane Irene penetrates openings in residential roofs but roof deck seams can be sealed...
AIC Holdings Appoints Purdy President, CEO of Underwriters August 25, 2011 By Britton Wells AIC Holdings appointed Robert G. Purdy to president and CEO of AIC Underwriters, based in Philadelphia, PA. Purdy will be...