Homeowners Insurance Assessments Haunt Florida’s Citizens, Officials June 17, 2011 By Michael Adams Two weeks into a new hurricane season, Florida officials are continuing to express their concerns over possible policyholder assessments by...
South Carolina Lawmakers Agree on Copper Theft Bill June 17, 2011 A South Carolina bill designed to curb thieves from ripping copper from air-conditioning units and farm irrigation systems is heading...
Florida Drought Conditions Match Devastating 1998 Wildfire Season June 17, 2011 Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said drought conditions are the same as in 1998 when wildfires devastated Florida. Putnam told Gov....
West Virginia Reports State Agencies’ Workers’ Compensation Data June 17, 2011 State figures show the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety had the worst workers’ compensation record among...
North Carolina Police Ticket 12,000 Motorists in 2 Weeks June 16, 2011 North Carolina’s transportation secretary said more than 12,000 drivers and passengers were cited for seat belt and child passenger safety...
Alabama Lumber Company Faces $2 Million in OSHA Fines June 16, 2011 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is issuing 13 citations and $1,939,000 in fines to a Phenix City, Alabama lumber...
Tennessee Governor Signs Captive Insurance Law June 16, 2011 By Michael Adams In a move that business groups say could change the risk management operations of many corporations, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam...
Ox Bonding Expands into Florida with Specialty Bonding Programs June 16, 2011 Ox Bonding has expanded its specialty bonding programs into Florida. Ox Bonding’s affiliate insurance carrier, Upper Hudson National Insurance Co.,...
Mississippi Supreme Court Weighs Constitutionality of Damages Cap June 15, 2011 The Mississippi Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on the question of whether a state law that limits non-economic damages in...
North Carolina Senate Panel Drops Drug Firm Liability Shield June 15, 2011 A North Carolina legislative committee has removed from a liability lawsuit measure a provision that would have given broad product...