From the playground to the classroom to the office — bullies can be found in all walks of life, but new anti-harassment legislation in some states could put an end to bullying in the workplace that can be costly for …
The Heads First Coalition, a group representing the medical community, traffic safety and insurance industry organizations in Michigan, will hold a press conference to respond to the legislature’s approval of SB 297 on Thursday, June 22 at 11 a.m. in …
The Louisiana House of Representatives wouldn’t go along June 18 with a Senate-backed plan that could alleviate some insurance hikes around Louisiana in the upcoming year, saying the money would be better set aside for potential emergencies. The Senate amended …
Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry appointed Michael J. Harkey as a Workers’ Compensation Court judge for a term ending July 1, 2008. He succeeds Richard G. Mason, who resigned in January. The governor praised Harkey’s qualifications and abilities. “Michael Harkey has …
The death rate on South Dakota roads last year improved slightly. At 2.2 fatalities for every 100 million miles driven, the death rate fell 4 percent. But it was significantly higher than the national average of 1.5 percent. Crashes claimed …
In response to June 19 flood conditions in the Houston area, Texas Governor Rick Perry deployed national guard crews and other state resources to support local officials. State assets that were activated include: –50 large Texas Army National Guard trucks …
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says that two large sedans with standard side-curtain air bags do a good job of protecting passengers in crashes with sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks. The Chevrolet Impala and the Toyota Avalon each …
The board of trustees of the American Institute for CPCU and the Insurance Institute of America has selected Peter L. Miller as the new president and chief executive officer of the Malvern, Pa. institutes, replacing Terrie Troxel, who retired in …
Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has completed its common stock offering, the conversion of Educators Mutual Life Insurance Company, also of Lancaster, to a stock insurance company and the simultaneous acquisition of Educators Mutual and Eastern Holding Company, …
Citizens Property Insurance Co. officials recently told agents meeting in Orlando that Florida’s insurer of last resort is “as ready as they are going to be,” to face the 2006 hurricane season. Paul Palumbo, Citizens head actuary, appealed to independent …