Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine said damage from a tornado that struck downtown Atlanta last week has reached an estimated $250 million in insured losses. “That figure includes damage from across the state, such as Polk and …
The Oregon Supreme Court has ruled that a claim of sex abuse against a government employee may depend on when the plaintiff discovers the city played a role in the abuse, not necessarily when the abuse occurred. In The Boy …
American International Group Inc. will pay $13.5 million – including a record $9.1 million in penalties and investigative costs – to settle allegations of bid-rigging and financial misreporting brought by the state of Pennsylvania, company and state insurance officials said. …
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will award up to $3.4 million in grants and cooperative agreements for earthquake research in 2009. Interested researchers can apply online at www.grants.gov under the funding opportunity number 09HQPA0001. Applications are due May 15, 2008, …
The Arizona Insurance Information Association has changed its name to the Arizona Insurance Council (AIC) to reflect a new direction for the insurance industry organization. AIC’s expanded scope includes education outreach and partnership building initiatives with safety and loss mitigation …
Lawmakers are looking to make Florida roads safer with bills that deal with issues ranging from road rage to driver education programs. It’s not unusual to see a number of bills that tweak fines and modify existing laws during the …
Katie South knew something wasn’t right. Her husband, Joe, has been dead for almost three years. The man charged with his death will go on trial Monday in Holly Springs after a judge this week declined to approve another continuance. …
Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue asked President George Bush for an expedited major disaster declaration to assist Atlanta and Fulton County with recovery efforts in the wake of storms that hit the city last week. If approved, this declaration will provide …
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports fewer people are dying in traffic accidents on Oklahoma roadways this year compared to 2007. The patrol says 108 people have died so far this year on Oklahoma roads, compared to 135 people during the …
Government officials are urging Iowans to take precautions against flooding as springtime weather brings rapid snowmelt and heavy rainfall. Last year, spring flooding caused severe damage in 19 counties throughout Iowa, according to a news release from the Federal Emergency …