Thousands to Get Damages in Chinese Drywall Suit, Louisiana Judge Says October 8, 2014 By Janet McConnaughey A federal judge in Louisiana has ruled that nearly 4,000 homeowners who say Chinese drywall ruined their homes are eligible...
Arkansas Researchers: Hill Climbing Tornadoes More Dangerous August 29, 2013 New research from the University of Arkansas finds that tornadoes cause greater damage when traveling uphill – and that the...
Eastern Insurance Holdings Opens Gulf South Regional Office March 7, 2013 Eastern Insurance Holdings Inc. has opened a Gulf South regional office in support of subsidiary Eastern Alliance Insurance Group (EAIG),...
Ala. Regulator OKs New Insurance Certification Form for Auto Dealers October 9, 2012 Alabama Insurance Commissioner Jim L. Ridling issued a bulletin last week approving the use of a new “insurance certification form,”...
MetLife Acquires Georgia’s Reynolds Plantation August 2, 2012 MetLife has acquired one of Georgia’s largest resort and golf communities. The insurer has acquired Reynolds Plantation that includes The...
New, Tougher Insurance Fraud Law Now in Effect in Alabama August 2, 2012 A number of recently enacted laws in Alabama concerning property-casualty insurance became effective on August 1. • One newly enacted...
Farmers Raises Rates in Alabama; Pulls Wind Coverage on Coastal Rental Policies August 2, 2012 By Michael Adams One of Alabama’s largest homeowners’ insurers is raising rates on property insurance by as much as 35 percent per policy...
Alabama Bans Texting While Driving Aug. 1 July 30, 2012 Starting Wednesday, texting, emailing and instant messaging while driving will become illegal in Alabama, with violators facing fines and possibly...
Tropical Storm Creates New Beach on Alabama Coast July 11, 2012 By Ben Raines Within the span of a week, the Gulf built a beach in front of most of the rock wall used...
Alabama City Settles Sex Bias Claim for $150K April 20, 2012 An Alabama city has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a sexual discrimination lawsuit filed by a former police sergeant...