The American Insurance Association (AIA) on Thursday termed proposed reforms by the governor to Illinois’ troubled workers’ compensation system a “good beginning,” but added that more work remains in order to truly fix the system. “We are encouraged by the …
Country Home Products Inc. announced the recall of its Repair DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed These leaf and lawn vacuums have a plastic elbow and blower exit adaptor that is …
A.M. Best Co. has placed the financial strength ratings of the subsidiaries of GE Insurance Solutions Corp (formerly known as GE Global Insurance Holding Corp) (GE Insurance) (Overland, Kan.) under review with negative implications. A.M. Best has also placed the …
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced the appointment of Janet Chaney as chairman of NABC’s PRIDE committee “The position was recently held by Stacy Bartnik,” Guy Bargnes, NABC president said. “But she was elected vice president of the Council …
While the power outages and highway closings from the recent ice storm may be behind Georgia residents, the impact of this storm is still reportedly very prevalent – particularly in the trees that shade the local residences and businesses. According …
Gary Gibboney has joined the Independent Mitigation and Cleaning/Conservation network at its Indianapolis office. In his new position, Gibboney will be responsible for expanding IMACC membership, while he works directly with IMACC members in the development of IMACC services. Additionally, …
The daughter of a Louisiana Department of Insurance employee has apparently been abducted from her home in Zachary, La., and the family is asking for the help of the public and the insurance industry in finding their child. LDI Director …
Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle announced this week that President George W. Bush has declared a major disaster for the City and County of Honolulu, triggering the release of federal funds to help communities in Manoa and other parts of O’ahu …
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) said it is pleased the House of Representatives is moving forward on legislation to reform the nation’s class-action litigation system. “The introduction of a bill today (Feb. 2) in …
Dennis Ingles, 51, of Haughton, Louisiana, was sentenced by United States District Judge Donald Walter to spend 78 months in prison for his involvement in an insurance fraud scheme, United States Attorney Donald W. Washington announced. Ingles was also ordered …