Carnival, Tourism Industry, Insurers Tally Cost of Cruise Ship Accident January 17, 2012 By Matt Scuffham and Sarah Young The cruise ship industry faces an uphill task to restore confidence among customers spooked by images of the stricken Costa...
National Hurricane Center Chief Reed to Retire January 17, 2012 By Curt Anderson National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read, who took over the forecasting agency during a time of turmoil and leaves it...
Congress May Revisit Online Piracy Bill After White House Criticism January 17, 2012 By Sarah McBride Federal legislation aimed at curbing online piracy, which had appeared to be on a fast track for approval by Congress,...
Former North Dakota Insurance Agent Sentenced for Fraud January 16, 2012 A former Minot, N.D. insurance agent has been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay nearly $1.2 million in restitution...
South Dakota Governor Says He Won’t Pursue Health Exchange January 16, 2012 Gov. Dennis Daugaard has announced that his administration will not pursue legislation to establish a health insurance exchange during this...
Report: Louisiana Homeowners Insurance Rates Rising More Slowly January 16, 2012 Homeowners insurance premiums in Louisiana remain among the nation’s highest, but are rising much more slowly than they did in...
Helin Named President of Southwestern Insurance Information Service January 16, 2012 The board of Southwestern Insurance Information Service has elected Sandra Helin as president of the organization effective March 1. Helin...
Pioneer General Insurance, American Contractors Indemnity Merge January 16, 2012 Houston-based HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. announced the merger of Pioneer General Insurance Co. (PGIC) with and into American Contractors Indemnity...
Bollinger to Head Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corp. Board January 16, 2012 The board of directors of Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC) has elected its officers for 2012. They are: Donald T....
South Carolina Jury Awards $1M to Teens in ‘Choking Game’ Claim January 16, 2012 Two South Carolina teens have been awarded $500,000 each in a lawsuit over the so-called “choking game” at a Clarendon...