U.S. Supreme Court Hands Texas Insurers a Win in Air Ambulance Billing Battle April 28, 2021 A 2020 decision by the Supreme Court of Texas that limits workers’ compensation air ambulance payments to what is “fair...
New Roles for Gomez, Copeland at IIAT; New Directors at Global Special Risks April 27, 2021 IIAT Connie Gomez has joined the Independent Insurance Agents Association of Texas’ IIAT Advantage team as an Advantage Market support...
Roadway Work Zone Fatalities Increased by 9% in Texas in 2020 April 27, 2021 The number of Texas work zone fatalities increased by 9% in 2020 compared to 2019, according to state transportation officials....
Governor Signs Oklahoma Bill Allowing Third-Party Drivers License Examiners April 27, 2021 Legislation allowing for state, county and municipal government agencies in Oklahoma to contract with third-party examiners for commercial drivers license...
$25M Lawsuit Blames Energy, Boat Companies in Deadly Liftboat Capsizing April 26, 2021 By Kevin McGill The offshore oil industry boat that overturned in a deadly Gulf of Mexico disaster last week was ordered to sea...
Texas Dredging Company Charged, Faces $200K Fine Over 2016 Oil Spill April 26, 2021 A Texas-based dredging company has been charged with violating the Clean Water Act in connection with a coastal Louisiana oil...
Texas FAIR Plan Rate Increase Filings Approved April 26, 2021 The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has approved the FAIR Plan’s rate changes. The changes resulted in overall statewide average...
Louisiana Bills Target LSU Sex Assault, Harassment Scandals April 23, 2021 By Melinda Deslatte Louisiana senators on April 21 started moving legislation prompted by the sexual misconduct scandals at Louisiana State University, measures aimed...
NTSB: 2 of 6 Killed in Massive, Icy Texas Crash Had Exited Cars April 23, 2021 Two of the six people killed in a massive crash involving about 130 vehicles on an icy Texas interstate in...
Northwest Louisiana Condominium Building Destroyed by Fire April 23, 2021 A fire at a northwest Louisiana condominium complex has destroyed 30 units. The Shreveport Fire Department tells local news outlets...