Louisiana Approved to Spend $1.2B in Flood Aid February 24, 2020 Louisiana can soon start spending $1.2 billion in federal cash to fortify communities against future flood risks, after the governor’s...
Amerisafe in Louisiana Reports 4Q Earnings of $34M February 21, 2020 Amerisafe Inc. on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $34 million. The Deridder, Louisiana-based company said it had profit of $1.76...
Judge Rules Army Corps Not Responsible for Harvey Flooding Damage February 21, 2020 A federal judge has ruled the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers isn’t liable to damage to thousands of Houston homes...
Ex-Student, University of Arkansas, Settle Rape Lawsuit February 20, 2020 The University of Arkansas and a former student reached a settlement agreement in a lawsuit alleging school officials acted with...
Suit Against Army Corps for Post-Harvey Flooding Dismissed by Federal Judge February 20, 2020 By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers isn’t liable for flood damage to thousands of...
Viewpoint: 4 Things Insurance Firms Can Do to Improve Efficiency, Data Use February 20, 2020 By Jake Sloan Digital transformation is making it possible for the insurance industry to engage customers with personalized interactions that lead to products...
Refinery Fire Doused in South Texas, No Injuries February 19, 2020 A fire at a Citgo refinery in in Corpus Christi, Texas, has been extinguished with no injuries, according to the...
Viewpoint: 3 Ways Technology Makes Insurance Broker RFP Responses Easier February 19, 2020 By Dave Hulsen Requests for proposals (RFPs) are everywhere these days. As internet sourcing makes the market more competitive, insurance brokers who are...
Texas Windstorm Insurer Sets Funding at $4.2 Billion for 2020 Cat Year February 19, 2020 By Stephanie K. Jones The wind and hail insurance carrier of last resort for counties along the Texas coast has determined that its 1-in-100...
Trial Over Arkema Chemical Plant Fire During Harvey Set to Begin February 18, 2020 By Juan A. Lozano Hurricane Harvey’s historic flooding in 2017 overwhelmed power systems at Arkema Inc.’s chemical plant in suburban Houston, eventually causing organic...