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Former Florida Broker, Others Charged in Insurance Fraud Schemes

One person in Texas and four people in Florida, including a previously licensed insurance broker, face insurance fraud charges in separate schemes, local and federal authorities said Wednesday. In Hialeah, Florida, three people were arrested at a medical clinic for …

AM Best Revises Under Review Status to Positive for Farm Bureau of Arkansas

AM Best has revised the implications of the under review status to positive from developing for the Financial Strength Rating of B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bb” (Fair) of Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Arkansas, …

Record-Breaking Cold to Slam Central US and Test Texas Grid

Winter storms and record-breaking cold will descend on the central and southern US this week, snarling transportation and putting the vulnerable Texas power grid to yet another test. Temperatures are forecast to drop to 15F (-9C) in Dallas Wednesday night, …

People Moves: OGA Promotes and Makes New Leadership Hires

One General Agency (OGA), headquartered in Oklahoma City, promoted and hired several new team members to leadership positions. OGA promoted Taylor Matthews to vice president of operations. Matthews spent eight years with Jaeger + Haines before joining OGA during an …

Tractor-Trailer Accident Kills Driver on on Interstate 20 in Dallas

A fatal accident involving multiple vehicles and a tractor-trailer shut down traffic for a time on a stretch of Interstate 20 in the Dallas area early Sunday, authorities said. The tractor-trailer fell off an interstate highway ramp and onto the …

Texas Braces for Freezing Weather With Wildfire and Flood Risks

Several varieties of extreme weather are forecast for Texas this week as state officials monitor rising wildfire risks in West Texas and possible flash flooding in East Texas before frigid cold settles in across the state mid-week. Wildfire conditions are …

Texas County Approves Election for New City Starbase Near SpaceX Site

A Texas county on Wednesday approved holding an election sought by SpaceX that would let residents living around billionaire Elon Musk ‘s company decide whether to formally create a new city called Starbase. The election was set for May 3 …

Texas Power Grid Says State’s Energy Demand May Exceed Supply in 2026

Texas’ main grid operator on Thursday forecast that the state’s growing demand for power could surpass its available energy supply beginning in summer 2026. In a report outlining potential supply and demand over the next five years, the Electric Reliability …

Oklahoma Selected as Host for 2029 NAIC Spring National Meeting

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has selected Oklahoma City as the host location for their 2029 Spring National Meeting, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready announced this week. Commissioner Mulready and First Deputy Commissioner Brian Downs made a successful presentation …

Fire Erupts Near El Paso Airport, Injuring Five

A fire broke out at a transportation center next to the international airport in El Paso, Texas, on Tuesday, injuring five people and sending a large tower of black smoke billowing over the city on the U.S.-Mexico border. Authorities did …

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