Independent Agency System Marked by Changes and Challenges February 28, 2012 By Stephanie K. Jones Robust merger and acquisition activity, carrier relocations and an aging workforce are influencing independent insurance agencies in ways an agency...
Oklahoma Panel Rejects Earthquake Insurance Notification Bill February 27, 2012 An Oklahoma state representative said he is disappointed that a legislative panel rejected a bill aimed at informing consumers about...
Lawyers for Citizens’ Customers Reject Settlement February 27, 2012 By Melinda Deslatte A nearly $103 million offer by Louisiana’s property insurer of last resort to settle claims disputes was rejected on Feb....
Western Security Surplus’ Stevens Helps Launch Berry Family 5K February 24, 2012 On July 3, 2011, while returning to their home in Houston, Texas, from an annual family road trip to Colorado,...
Committee Calls for Oklahoma Insurance Exchange February 24, 2012 By Katie Fretland A legislative committee has recommended that Oklahoma create its own health insurance exchange so the federal government doesn’t establish one...
Louisiana Citizens Board Offers $103M to Settle Lawsuit February 24, 2012 By Melinda Deslatte Louisiana’s property insurer of last resort is offering nearly $103 million to settle disputes over its handling of claims after...
Texas Regulators Looking at Ways to Restructure Windstorm Pool February 23, 2012 By Stephanie K. Jones Texas insurance regulators are seeking a consultant to explore options for restructuring the insurer of last resort for properties along...
TGA Insurance Managers Adds Gallien in Oil & Gas Unit February 23, 2012 TGA Insurance Managers Inc., a subsidiary of Texas-based Hallmark Financial Services Inc., has hired Michael Gallien as product manager for...
2011 an Exceptional Year for Tornadoes February 23, 2012 While 2011 marked the fourth deadliest year on record for tornadoes in the United States, Texas was spared tornado-related fatalities...