The Michigan Supreme Court’s decision to preclude trial courts from bundling asbestos cases for trial or settlement is an excellent first step toward restoring balanced justice in asbestos cases in the state, according to the Property Casualty Insurers Association of …
For the second year in a row, Massachusetts auto insurers have filed for rate reduction. For 2007, the industry’s rating bureau is recommending rates be cut an average 3.7 percent. If approved, that would mean about $150 million in premium …
The California Department of Insurance has issued a notice informing insurance producers of new ethics regulation requiring all fire and casualty broker-agents and life agents to complete four- hour “ethics approved” course each renewal period starting Jan. 1, 2007. The …
More than 1,100 current and former military personnel in Washington will be eligible to share in a $70 million multi-state settlement signed by Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler over the improper sale of insurance and investment products on military bases. The …
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned the conviction and prison sentence of the former manager of a defunct Oklahoma farmers cooperative. Gregory Vincent Hunt has been free pending appeal and never served any of his 5 1/4-year …
A new study shows Oklahoma lags behind other states in the number of children covered by health insurance, with about 17.5 percent of those up to age 17 lacking coverage. The number of uninsured children in the state has declined …
Two Republicans running for Louisiana insurance commissioner were among the first candidates to register their campaigns for the fall elections: state Sen. James David Cain, of Dry Creek; and incumbent James Donelon of Metairie. Candidates for elected posts ranging from …
The Oklahoma Department of Labor reported that fatalities in private sector workplaces fell slightly in 2005. According to a report released by the DOL, Overall, 84 private sector job deaths were recorded in 2005, down two percent from 2004 and …
An Elk River, Minnesota man being held at the Sherburne County Jail on a gross misdemeanor traffic violation died after being beaten by another prisoner, the sheriff’s office said Wednesday. Carl Edward Moyle, 28, had been in jail since Tuesday …
South Carolina drivers and homeowners have new options for insuring their vehicles, homes and belongings. Houston General Insurance Exchange announced that it is offering auto, homeowners and package insurance to consumers in the Palmetto State. In addition to home and …