North Carolina Eyes Public Panel to Oversee Home Insurance Rates March 29, 2011 By Michael Adams Frustrated by rising home insurance rates, some North Carolina residents want a greater role in the rate approval process and...
North Carolina Debates More Fines on Drivers Using Cell Phones March 25, 2011 By Gary D. Robertson North Carolina lawmakers already have banned young drivers from using cell phones and everyone else from texting or emails while...
North Carolina Senators Want to End Car Inspections March 15, 2011 By Gary D. Robertson Getting a car inspected can be a hassle, and a legislative report criticized North Carolina’s annual vehicle safety program. But...
Lockton Expands with North Carolina Office March 10, 2011 Privately-held insurance broker Lockton is expanding its reach into the Carolinas by opening an office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The...
North Carolina Senate Approves Cap on Malpractice Awards March 4, 2011 By Gary D. Robertson Limits on medical liability lawsuits, including a cap on certain jury awards, cleared the North Carolina state Senate this week...
North Carolina Insurance Agent Arrested on Embezzlement Charges March 2, 2011 A North Carolina insurance agent for Nationwide Insurance voluntarily surrendered her license after being arrested on embezzlement charges, according to...
North Carolina Senate Panel Alters Malpractice Awards Cap Bill February 28, 2011 A legislative committee debating a measure that would place limits on awards in medical malpractice lawsuits and change some rules...
North Carolina Plans Public Hearing on Dwelling Rate Hikes February 22, 2011 By Michael Adams North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin has called for a June 21 public hearing on a proposed 20.9 percent rate...
Willis North America Names Elliott as Operations Director February 16, 2011 Insurance broker Willis North America has appointed Jeff Elliott as director of operations. He will be based in Charlotte, N.C....
Workers’ Compensation Research Group Defends Work in North Carolina February 15, 2011 By Michael Adams A non-profit workers’ compensation research organization that maintains its work is independent of the industry and objective has found itself...