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

Cincom’s Solution Chosen by TriHealth to Help Reduce Claim Denial Rates

Cincom Systems announced that TriHealth Inc., on behalf of Bethesda Hospital Inc. and Good Samaritan Hospital of Cincinnati has selected Cincom’s Intelligent Guided Registration (IGR) solution to streamline registration processes, decrease errors and reduce insurance claim denial rates. Using Cincom’s …

New Alliance to Promote Safety and Health for North Texas Electrical Workers

Furthering the safety and health of electrical industry workers in north Texas is the goal of an alliance signed today between the Dallas area office of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Dallas …

Crawford & Co. Tabs Pratt as VP for Carrier Relations

Robert Kulbick, senior vice president of Atlanta-based Crawford & Company Risk Management Services, announced that Stephen Pratt has been named vice president of Carrier Relations, Quality, and Technical Claims. In his new role, Pratt will be responsible for establishing policies …

Taser Prevails in Calif. Wrongful Death Suit

After two years of litigation, a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Taser International Inc., brought by the City of Madera, California. The City of Madera alleged that one of its police officers shot and killed a man after …

National Atlantic’s New Auto Insurance Loyalty Discount Program Gets Backing

Proformance Insurance Company, a subsidiary of National Atlantic Holdings Corporation and a domestic New Jersey insurer, announced that its Loyalty Loss Free Discount Program for its auto insurance policyholders has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Banking & …

NTSB Seeks FAA Action on Fuel Tank Flammability Recommendations on 9th Anniversary of TWA800 Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board has asked the Federal Aviation Administration to describe any short-term actions it is contemplating in response to an urgent NTSB safety recommendation aimed at avoiding airliner fuel tank explosions similar to the one that downed …

Texas AG Warns South Texans to be Wary of Scam Artists as Hurricane Emily Nears

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has alerted residents and business owners in South Texas to be on the lookout for unscrupulous repair contractors and retailers who may use the effects of Hurricane Emily to exploit those desperate for help. Home …

Attorneys Liability Protection Society Outlook Changes to Negative; ‘BBB’ Ratings Removed

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has revised its outlook Attorneys Liability Protection Society Inc. an RRG (ALPS) to negative from stable. Standard & Poor’s subsequently withdrew its ‘BBB’ counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on ALPS at management’s request. “The …

Alaska Gov. Signs Bills to Toughen Penalties for Identity Theft, Drunk Driving

Alaska Gov. Frank Murkowski has signed into law a pair of bills intended to address problems associated with identity theft and drunk driving. Since taking office, the Murkowski administration has hired more than 34 additional state troopers, toughened the state’s …

Miss. Insurance Department Cautions: ‘Be Prepared, Vigilant’ for Hurricanes

Mississippi Insurance Commissioner George Dale has cautioned everyone to be “prepared and vigilant” for what could be a very active hurricane season. When it was unsure where Hurricane Dennis would go, Dale’s office communicated with all the major writers of …