Southeast News
News for November 2005
November 30, 2005
- Florida Big 'I' Suggests Elimination of HRA Would Solve the State's Wind Risk Problem
European Fine Art Collector, Insurer Discusses His Trials, Tribulations at Art Basil, Miami Beach- Outstanding Claims Remain, But Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends Today
- FEMA Adds $4.2M to Public Assistance Funds Released to Alabama
- Travel Trailer, Mobile Home Safety Tips Available for Miss. Residents
November 29, 2005
- DCN Web Site Linking Builders, Vendors, Residents Following Wilma
- Wilma Victims Urged to Return SBA Loan Applications to Obtain Assistance
- Florida 'Fraud Fighters Program' Pays $16,000 in Rewards to Tipsters Reporting Schemes
- Standard Personal Line Advisory Committee Changes Meeting Date to Dec. 13
November 28, 2005
- FEMA Suggests Caution to Katrina Victims When Hiring Contractors
- Insurance Payments Resume for Miss. Hurricane Katrina Victims
- Experts Predict More Advances Soon in Ability to Predict Hurricanes
- Miss. Motorists Can Expect Auto Rate Hike After Jan. 1
November 25, 2005
November 23, 2005
- Katrina Claims Cost Miss. Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance $450M; Policies Being Transferred to S. Farm Bureau Casualty
- Residents Learn Mitigation Can Help Reduce Future Disaster Damage
- Cocoa (Fla.) Disaster Recovery Center Closing on Nov. 23
- Six Mississippians Indicted for Making False Hurricane Katrina Claims
- Hurricane Issues on Agenda at Fla. Legislators Dec. 5 Event
November 22, 2005
- Manufactured Home Claims, Lack of Policies Motivate Fla. Association to Consider Writing Coverage
- FEMA Grants Assist Housing Needs of Hurricane-Displaced Floridians
- Best Removes FSR of Nationwide of Florida from Under Review
- eAutoclaims Names Mattingly COO
November 21, 2005
- FEMA Responds, Helping Mississippi Residents Following Hurricane Katrina
- S.C. Carrier to Stop Writing New Workers' Comp Policies; Won't Renew Without Other Coverage
- FEMA Unveils Q&A for New Katrina Flood Recovery Maps
- Eight Arrested in Miami for Staging Fake Auto Claims
- Law Students, Attorneys Offer Assistance for Ala. Residents Impacted by Hurricane Katrina
November 18, 2005
- Citizens Board Agrees to Increase Florida Rates; OIR Must Approve Before New Rates Go Into Effect Feb. 1
- Indiantown (Fla.) Disaster Recovery Center Closed as of Nov. 19
November 17, 2005
- FEMA Official Blames Broward County for Keeping Hurricane Wilma Victims in Emergency Shelters
- Deadline for Miss. Blue Roof Maintenance Requests is Nov. 30
- Ala. Katrina Survivors Urged to Use Care when Hiring Contractors
November 16, 2005
- Funeral Arrangements Being Made for Former Ala. Commissioner DeBellis
- Diversified Product Inspections Reports Profitable Q3 Numbers
November 15, 2005
- Alabama Katrina Aid Hits $466 Million
- FEMA Offers Information to Property Owners to Makes Homes, Businesses Safer from Disasters
- Ala. Man Found Guilty Following Federal Arson Trial
- Crawford & Co.'s Claims Advantage Reduces Cost, Severity of Workers' Compensation Claims
November 14, 2005
- Historic Properties Part of Ala. Recovery Following Katrina
- PIA of Fla. Clarifies Status of Citizens Property Insurance's Commissions
- PCI Applauds W. Va. Gov.'s Focus on Workers' Comp Reform
- Oxendine Urges Camp Wheeler Residents to Remove Live Ordinance from Their Properties
November 12, 2005
November 11, 2005
November 10, 2005
- Alabama DOI Expects 50,000 Hurricane Claims; Predicts Higher Rates
- OSHA Cites Ga. Facility for Workplace Safety Hazards
November 9, 2005
- Miss. Commissioner Dale to Discuss Unpaid Flood Claims in Washington
- W.Va. Study Shows Auto Collisions With Deer Average $1,700 Per Claim
November 8, 2005
- Fla. CFO Gallagher Suggests 'Multi-Faceted Package' to Solve Claims Problems, Study Reinsurance Rates
- Private Non-Profits Encouraged to Apply for Miss. Assistance
- Crawford & Co. Expands in India, Adds 26 Percent of Puri Anuj & Assoc.
November 7, 2005
- Florida OIR Report Criticizes Citizens Property Performance
- OSHA Cites Construction Company for Trenching Hazards at Ga. Site
November 6, 2005
November 4, 2005
- $3B Katrina Claims Paid in Mississippi; Dale Says He's in a 'No-Win' Situation
- Barbecues, Mobile Centers Encourage S. Fla. Policyholders to Turn in Wilma Auto Damage Claims
- Labor Department Grants $4.3 Million to Create Katrina Clean Up Jobs in Fla.
- Best Downgrades FSR for Mississippi Farm Bureau Mutual
November 3, 2005
- FEMA Providing Temporary Roof Repairs to Wilma-Damaged Homes
- Crawford & Company Adjusters in Yucatan, Florida
- Ala. Disaster Outreach Gathering Set for Nov. 5
- OSHA Cites Fla. Company for Exposing Workers to Fall Hazards
November 2, 2005
- Heavy Rains in S. Florida Uncover Leaky Roofs, More Hurricane Damage
- Fla. Attorney General: Price Gouging Complaints Rise for Repairs, Cleanup
- Florida Deploys Second Mobile Assistance Unit in Hialeah to Assist Consumers in Filing Claims
November 1, 2005
- Miss. Gov. Barbour Says Federal Katrina-Related Aid Proposals Fall Short of Requests
- Work Orders Backlog Contractors; Long Wait Predicted for Roof Repairs
- Carriers Flooded With Auto Damage Claims from Hurricane Wilma
- Fla. Hotel Charged with Price Gouging During Wilma
- Rate Decrease Granted for W. Va. Mutual Insurance Co.
- Florida Medicaid Program Receives $4.2 Million from National Settlement
- More than 35,000 Displaced Mississippians Relocated to FEMA Travel Trailers, Mobile Homes
- eAuto Claims Announces $2.4M Losses, $27M Accumulated Deficit