Texas Likely to Become an ‘NCCI State’ for Workers’ Comp; Question Is – When? February 20, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones Texas will be privatizing many functions in its workers’ compensation system if a staff petition to adopt the National Council...
Ironshore Enters Yacht Insurance Sector February 20, 2014 Ironshore Inc. is now covering high-end pleasure craft, yachts and mega yachts on a global basis. James G. Bishop, Jr.,...
State Farm $3M Gift Creates Wilson Chair at American Enterprise Institute February 20, 2014 State Farm has donated $3 million to the conservative, pro-business think tank American Enterprise Institute (AEI) in Washington, D.C. to...
Stricter Texting While Driving Measure Advances in Iowa February 20, 2014 By Kourtney Liepelt Iowa lawmakers granted initial approval of a bill that would further crack down on texting while driving by allowing officers...
Louisiana Boating Fatalities at Record Low in 2013 February 20, 2014 State wildlife officials report a record low of 13 boating fatalities for Louisiana in 2013. The previous low for boating...
Louisiana Governor Asks Congress to Stop Flood Insurance Hikes February 20, 2014 By Melinda Deslatte After months largely silent on the issue,Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is urging congressional leaders to stop higher flood insurance premiums...
Walleck Named Chief Underwriting Officer at Meadowbrook Insurance Group February 20, 2014 Meadowbrook Insurance Group Inc., based in Southfield, Mich., appointed Roger S. Walleck, as chief underwriting officer. Walleck will oversee all...
Wisconsin Bill Exempts Farmers from Liability in Agriculture Tourism Deaths February 20, 2014 Farmers wouldn’t be financially liable for the death of someone participating in an agricultural tourism activity under a bill up...
Vermont House Passes Driver-Cellphone Ban February 20, 2014 The Vermont House has passed and sent to the Senate a bill banning the use of hand-held cellphones and other...
Lea County in New Mexico Declared Disaster Area Due To Drought February 20, 2014 The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Lea County a natural disaster area, making drought-stricken farmers and ranchers in the...