The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) presented its highest award to Danny Saenz of the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). Saenz, who serves as Deputy Commissioner of the Financial Services Division at TDI, received the Robert Dineen Award for …
As part of its expansion into the Texas marketplace, Louisiana-based Regional Insurance Services Co. (RISCOM) has hired Claire Tabor as Texas business director. Headquartered in Shreveport, La., RISCOM is a commercial lines general agency specializing in auto, general liability, property, …
Ten south Texas residents have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a scheme to defraud the American Family Life Assurance Company (Aflac) by filing false injury claims under Aflac’s Accident-Only Insurance Plan, U. S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson …
A national organization of state insurance regulators found that Oklahoma has resolved problems in the financial examination section of the state insurance department that were discovered in a review of the agency in February 2010. Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. …
The Louisiana Workforce Commission says implementation of medical treatment guidelines for workers’ compensation is saving money. The LWC says about $2.5 million in potential litigation costs have already been saved since the guidelines went into effect on July 15. The …
Five insurance scholarships have been awarded to members of the Federation of Insurance Women of Texas (FIWT). The scholarships are for CIC and CISR programs presented by the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research. Theresa Scott, regional relationship manager …
Courthouse officials across Oklahoma have reported a surge in civil cases being filed ahead of a law that took effect Nov. 1 that caps the amount of damages plaintiffs in bodily injury lawsuits can collect for pain and suffering. The …
“It’s about over, except for the shouting,” said Craighead County Extension Agent-Staff Chairman Branon Thiesse about the 2011 crops. “I don’t know how much shouting there will be, but there should be some because overall, based on the year, things …
Beginning Nov. 1, Oklahomans who drive drunk will face tougher penalties — changes that supporters say will save lives. Sen. Clark Jolley and Rep. Jason Nelson authored the Erin Swezey Act last session, which won overwhelming approval by the legislature …
Bill Hawks is a guy who works extremely hard for the things he has. So, the Blanchard, La., resident was less than enamored one recent Sunday morning when he discovered thieves, too lazy to work for their toys, had relieved …
