Monthly Archives: <span>July 2005</span>

Farmers Insurance Will Pay $9.9 Million

Farmers Insurance Group Inc. was ordered to pay $9.9 million to two women for failing to defend them against a neighbor who sued for an injury at their condominium complex. A Superior Court jury awarded the money to retirees Linda …

Research and Markets: Parts Marking in the Fight Against Car Crime

Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21098) has announced the addition of Techniques for Vehicle and Component Identification to their offering The necessity to mark components and vehicles is partially derived from legal requirements, and partially from insurance demand. In addition, police forces are …

Okla.’s Holland Plans ‘Roadshow’ Tour

Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland announced plans to go on a “roadshow” tour, visiting communities across the state over the next few months to update consumers and industry professionals about recent events and ongoing work being completed by the department. …

Second Time Around, Emily Hits Northeastern Mexico

A Category 3 storm with 125 mph winds, Hurricane Emily blew into the Mexican state of Tamaulipas about 75 miles south of Brownsville early Wednesday morning, forcing residents along a wide swath of northeastern Mexico to seek higher, safer ground. …

More than $5 Million Approved for N.Y. Governments

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved more than $5 million in disaster aid to the State of New York to help fund recovery efforts in several New York counties and local jurisdictions following storms and floods in early …

Fla. Issues Emergency Order to Protect Homeowners in 12 Panhandle Counties

An emergency order has been issued to all property and casualty insurers and surplus lines insurers by Florida’s Commissioner of Insurance Regulation Kevin McCarty prohibiting carriers from canceling or failing to renew insurance for residential properties in a dozen northwest …

Mich. AG Charges Metro Detroit Home Health Care Corp. with Medicaid Fraud

Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has charged a Metro Detroit-based corporation that provides home health and hourly nursing care with filing false Medicaid claims totaling $895,000. Cox also filed a civil suit against the corporation seeking restitution and penalties that …

Wis. Gov. Declares Statewide Emergency Drought Conditions to Help Farmers

Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle has issued an Executive Order declaring statewide emergency drought conditions as farmers feel the affects of lack of rain and hot temperatures this summer. “Wisconsin’s drought conditions are stressing crops at a critical point in the …

Mo. Gov. Signs Bills Tightening Drunk Driving Laws, Providing Added Insurance Coverage for Military

Gov. Matt Blunt has signed several crime bills that will reportedly help protect Missourians and ensure convicted criminals receive just and appropriate sentences. House Bill 972, sponsored by House Speaker Rod Jetton, creates two new classes for repeat DWI offenders, …

Mo. DOI Denies Insurance Producer License Renewal

The Missouri Department of Insurance has refused to renew the license of an insurance producer for reported consumer protection violations. Mark Henry of Olathe, Kan., held a license with the Department of Insurance allowing him to conduct insurance business in …