Monthly Archives: <span>March 2007</span>

Orlando Attorney Elected President of Windstorm Insurance Group

Attorney Janice A. Kelly was recently elected as the 2007- 2008 president of the Windstorm Insurance Network, Inc., a non-profit organization comprised of almost 1,000 individuals and groups interested in windstorm-related insurance and claims services. Kelly was elected at the …

Qualcorp, Inc. unveils QueryPlus reporting tool for AFW & 360 Agency Management Systems at National AMS User Conference

QualCorp, Inc announced today that they will be showing their new agency reporting tool, QueryPlus AFW/360, in Orlando Florida at the AMS National User Conference on March 21-25, 2007. QueryPlus makes the on-going chore of mining data out of the …

W. Va. Hosting Workers Comp Training Sessions

The Offices of the Insurance Commissioner of West Virginia in cooperation with the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), will hold training sessions around the state on development of workers’ compensation premiums and experience rating calculations. The half-day sessions are …

Pro Clean Unlimited Inc. Joins Disaster Kleenup International

Pro Clean Unlimited Inc., of Erie, Pa.,joined Disaster Kleenup International Inc., a property damage restoration contracting organization headquartered in Bensenville, Ill. By virtue of this new membership, Pro Clean Unlimited Inc. can utilize a 24- hour call center, claims tracking …

FBI: Internet Crimes Range from Auction Fraud to Murder Threats

When it comes to crime, the Internet is like a Swiss Army knife—a multi-purpose tool that’s easy to use and highly versatile. That’s made clear, says the FBI, by the 2006 annual report just issued by its Internet Crime Complaint …

Gainsco Offering Auto Insurance in New Mexico

Dallas-based GAINSCO Auto Insurance, which insures drivers across the Southern United States, has expanded its operations into New Mexico and will sell its personal auto policies through a network of independent insurance agents across the state. The company specializes in …

Oregon Adopts and Amends Rule on Producer Licensing

Oregon’s Insurance Division has amended its rules affecting licensing, renewal, prelicensing training and continuing education requirements for insurance producers. According to the OID, the changes in the rulemaking furthers licensing reciprocity for Oregon resident insurance producers and increase consistency between …

Okla. Commissioner: Faith-based Benefit Firm Considered an Insurer

A Tulsa, Okla.-based Christian organization that pools member money to pay medical bills, but says it isn’t an insurance company, is still going to be treated like one, a state official said. Medi-Share, a Christian Care ministry of the mission-driven …

La. Rating Commission to Meet March 21

The regular monthly meeting of the Louisiana Insurance Rating Commission will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at 11 a.m., the Louisiana Department of Insurance announced. The meeting will be held in the Plaza Hearing Room, State Insurance Department, …

La.’s Road Home Program Hits the Road for Katrina Victims

Louisiana’s Road Home program, criticized by lawmakers for too slowly disbursing grants for homeowners ousted by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, is hitting the road to reach more applicants. The program, which provides repair money and buyouts to homeowners in storm-ravaged …