Texas / South Central News
News for March 2006
March 31, 2006
- Okla. Agent Allegedly Fails to Remit Tornado Victims' Premiums
- Okla. Man Charged with Home Repair Fraud
- PIA Texas Expresses Support for Windstorm Bonds
- Standard & Poor's Assigns 'A-' Rating to La. Citizens Bonds
- Texas Mutual Launches Workers' Comp Health Care Network
- Texas Businesses Studying Governor's Proposed Tax Structure
March 30, 2006
- Okla. House Ends Contentious Firefighter Funding Feud
- La. Attorney Sentenced to Eight Years for Swiping Clients' Money
- Texas Joint Committee on Windstorm Coverage Selected
- Texas Mutual Introduces Online Wage Reporting Tool
- La. Hosts Health Care Symposium
- GAINSCO Reports 2005 Q4 and Year End Results
March 29, 2006
- Astros' Ins. Claim on Bagwell Denied
- PCI Denounces Okla. Bill Promoted by Salvage Dealers
- New Officers Elected for Texas Windstorm Association, FAIR Plan
March 28, 2006
- Okla. Gov. Reinstates Limited Burn Ban
- Insurer Group Offers Flood Protection Tips for Texas Homeowners
March 27, 2006
- La. AG Looking Into Allegations Against Red Cross After Hurricane
- Court Orders Insurer to Review Denial of Ark. Woman's Benefits
- Lafayette Cardiologist Accused of Health Care Fraud
- Okla. AG, AARP Warn of Jury Duty Identity Theft Scam
March 24, 2006
- Most Texas Insurers Profited Despite Hurricane Rita
- Okla. House Considers Increase in Firefighter Funds
- Texas Man Accused in Rebuilding Scam
March 23, 2006
- La. Commissioner Working to Generate Cat Bond Funding for State
- Okla. Senate Proposes Comprehensive Rural Fire Protection Plan
- La. DOI Releases 2006 Medicare Supplement Comparison Guide
- Torchmark Corp. Moving Headquarters to Texas
March 22, 2006
- Texas Governor Issues Order on Hurricane Evacuation Procedures
- Volunteers Throw Thousands in Storm Damage Evidence to the Curb
- Volunteer Helping in Hurricane-Damaged Home Finds $30K
- Texas Workers' Comp Division to Host Workplace Health/Safety Conference
- New Orleans-based Insurance Company Posts Loss
- Ark. Lawmakers Look at Expanding Program for Uninsured Workers
March 21, 2006
- Report: La. More Insured than any Other State for Flooding
- Okla. Bipartisan Ethics Reform Bill Passed by House
- Okla. AG Issues Warning About New E-mail Scams
- Okla. DOL Chief Says Cellphone Use Increases Teen Deaths
March 20, 2006
- Suit Over Flooding Cause Moved to New Orleans
- Texas to Host Presentations on Treatment and RTW Guidelines
March 17, 2006
- Judges in New Orleans Trying to Fast Track Hurricane Lawsuits
- Wind-Driven Fires Ease in Texas Panhandle, Conditions Worsen
March 16, 2006
- Most Losses in Texas Panhandle Fires Are Uninsured
- Okla. House Passes Comprehensive Lawsuit Reform Package
- Insurers Seek to Boost Hurricane Insurance Along Texas Coast
- FEMA, La. Officials Stress Importance of Home Inventory
- Job Hazards at La. Worksite Bring OSHA Citations and Fines
March 15, 2006
March 14, 2006
March 13, 2006
- $1.5M in Wildfire Loss Grants Issued for Oklahoma Individuals
- Texas Judge's Ruling Partially Favors Allstate and Sterling
- Measure to Encourage Safer Driving by Teens Clears Okla. Senate
- Hurricane-related Jobless Benefits Extended in La.
- OSHA Fines Houston-Based Company for Reported Safety Violations
- Deadline Nears for 2006 Ark. Workers' Comp Conference
- Texas Workers' Comp Seminar Offered in Round Rock on April 19
March 10, 2006
March 9, 2006
- Okla. House Committee Approves Republicans' Lawsuit Reform Bill
- Ark. Workers' Comp Commission Updates Fee Schedule
- Texas Workers' Comp Stakeholders Meetings Scheduled for March
- Fall Protection, Trenching and Shoring Seminar Set for Houston
March 8, 2006
- Okla. House Committee Approves Bill Protecting Charities
- Ark. to Extend Insurance Program to Low-Income Workers
- La. Blue Roof Program Reaching Goals Following Hurricanes
March 7, 2006
March 6, 2006
- ICT: $1.5B Paid on Hurricane Rita Claims in Texas
- Insurance Trade Group Sees Storm Brewing in Texas
- New Alliance to Promote Safety for Texas, Okla., La. Construction Workers
March 3, 2006
- New Hurricane-Related Consumer Protections Issued in La.
- Local Workshops Look to Make La. Homes More Hurricane Resistant
- Okla. Commissioner: More than $8M in AmCare Funds to be Distributed
- Shooting not Covered by Auto Insurance Policy, Ark. Court Says
- GEICO In Search of 100 New Associates Due to Growth in Texas
March 2, 2006