New York Gov. George Pataki has announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Mike Johanns has responded to his request for disaster assistance and has declared 27 counties as primary disaster areas due to unfavorable growing conditions in 2004. …
Attorney General Phill Kline and Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger are reportedly seeking to prevent a John Edwards-inspired “medical liability crisis” in Kansas. Former North Carolina Senator and Democrat vice presidential candidate John Edwards was reportedly peddling his recipe to create …
The New Mexico Medical Society, the state’s professional organization for medical and osteopathic doctors, on Monday released the results of a statewide consumer survey regarding House Bill 199, which reportedly seeks to allow optometrists (who are non-medical doctors) to perform …
Hurricane Frances, the second of four 2004 hurricanes, hit Florida’s east coast along the St. Lucie/Martin county line as a Category 2 storm on Sept. 4, 2004. It slowed to a tropical storm, crossing northward and exiting out into the …
EFI Global, a provider of engineering, fire investigation, environmental, accident reconstruction and laboratory testing, announced Ted Cleveland, as the new regional manager of the Texas Gulf Coast Region. Cleveland will be responsible for managing several multi-disciplined offices throughout Texas and …
Homeowners insurance in Michigan is apparently a good buy. The $470 average premium for Michigan homeowners insurance is below the national average of $538. According to a study by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, Michigan’s homeowner’s insurance premiums ranked …
Arizona-based AutoClaims Direct has appointed Cathi Martin to oversee four teams of account managers and auditors for AutoClaims Direct’s western regional accounts. Previously, Martin was a senior account manager overseeing customer service and auditing for several nationwide accounts. Martin has …
The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. has appointed David De Berry as vice president and head of claims for its Hartford Financial Products (HFP) organization, headquartered in New York City, effective immediately. He replaces Joseph Monteleone, who has resigned to …
Members of the of the Louisiana House Committee on Insurance and members of the Senate Committee on Insurance will hold a joint meeting on Mar. 9, 2005. The House Committee on Insurance is chaired by Rep. Karen Carter. Sen. James …
On March 2, 2005, Texas Insurance Commissioner Jose Montemayor signed an order to stop the sale of unauthorized health insurance products to Texas consumers, the Texas Department of Insurance announced. Montemayor signed a cease and desist order regarding two separate …