The Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers’ Compensation will hold a public hearing on Wed., May 10, 2006, in the Tippy Foster Room of the division’s central office located at 7551 Metro Center Drive, Suite 100 (near the intersection …
Louisiana-based health plan manager and insurance services provider Gilsbar Inc. announced the addition of Brian Connelly, Product Development and Market Research. In this newly created position, Connelly will oversee the research, design and strategic launch of new products for Gilsbar’s …
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America says that the Michigan Legislature is considering litigation reform regarding asbestos claims. According to Chicago-based PCI, Michigan has looked at the efforts of other states such as Georgia, Florida and Texas that have …
A.M. Best Co. announced that it has affirmed the financial strength rating of “B++” (Very Good) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bbb” of the Isle of Man-based Western Isles Insurance Company Limited (WIICL) with a stable outlook. “The …
A retired steamfitter who claims his asbestos-contaminated work clothes caused his wife’s death can sue Exxon Mobil, owner of a refinery where he worked, New Jersey’s Supreme Court ruled. The oil company should have known Eleanor Olivo was in danger …
In an ongoing effort to increase public awareness on the importance of workplace safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) will kick-off the annual North American Occupational Safety and Health Week …
A California Bay Area chiropractor, Dr. Linda Fang, has been arrested for insurance fraud. Fang was charged with eight counts of presenting fraudulent claims; eight counts of false statements in support of insurance claims; and eight counts of grand theft. …
Under a bill made public Monday, children younger than 11 wouldn’t be allowed to ride alone on amusement park attractions that take them out of the line of sight of the operators. The legislation, proposed by state Sen. Nicholas Spano, …
The Louisiana Senate Insurance Committee passed two bills that would be very destructive to the state if they became law, according to the American Insurance Association (AIA). “One bill (SB 707) is a very expansive bad faith measure, that would …
The license of South Florida insurance agent Gordon Arthur Esses of Aventura, Fla. has been revoked for selling “bogus” policies and the agent has been banned from writing business in the state, according to Tom Gallagher, Florida CFO. “A licensed …