Industry Groups Applaud N.Y. Gov. Cuomo’s Workers’ Comp Reform Proposal January 25, 2013 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to strengthen the state’s workers’ compensation system — officially introduced on Jan. 22 as...
Deadline Extended for Isaac Flood Insurance Claims January 25, 2013 Louisiana property owners with flood insurance policies whose homes or other structures were damaged during Hurricane Isaac have another 30...
Louisiana Commissioner Says ‘No’ to State Farm Regional Deductible Plan January 25, 2013 Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon has denied a request by State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. (State Farm) to...
Penn.-Based GUARD Insurance Group Gets Ratings Boost From A.M. Best January 25, 2013 A.M. Best Co. upgraded ratings of Wilkes-Barre, Penn.-based GUARD Insurance Group and its member subsidiaries, citing favorable business operations as...
Former Idaho Probation Employee Alleges Gender Bias In Lawsuit January 25, 2013 A former Idaho probation and parole employee is accusing her administrators of gender discrimination and creating a hostile work environment...
Wife Files Lawsuit In Hawaii Police Restraint Death January 25, 2013 A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in the case of a Hawaii man who died while being restrained by...
Best Affirms Balboa Insurance Co., Subs Ratings, as Transfer to QBE Continues January 25, 2013 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings of “a” of...
Washington Senate Panel Considers Workers’ Compensation Bills January 25, 2013 By Jonathan Kaminsky The GOP-led Washington state Senate Commerce and Labor Committee this week was scheduled to consider five bills intended to save...
New Mexico Weighs Reform of Taxi, Shuttle Regulation January 25, 2013 Lawmakers are proposing to revamp state regulation of taxis and moving companies to potential lower costs for consumers. Reps. Tom...
West Virginia Municipal Insurer Balks at Defending Sheriff January 25, 2013 The insurance pool for West Virginia county governments asked a judge Thursday to declare that it has no obligation to...