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Mississippi Bar Owners Say Security Guard Proposal Goes Too Far Hattiesburg nightclub and bar owners say many smaller nightspots would be put out of business by a proposal to require on-site parking lots and at least three guards at every bar. The City Council has scheduled a public meeting March … February 22, 2012 2:23 PM Florida Senate Leader Opposes Immunity for Lawmakers The incoming Senate president is opposing a proposal that would allow state lawmakers to wrap themselves in absolute immunity from having to testify in lawsuits. The House Judiciary Committee cleared a Republican bill (PCB JDC 12-03) along party lines last … February 22, 2012 2:05 PM Trucker’s Widow Settles Mississippi Wrongful Death Claim with Insurer A trucker’s widow has settled her 2011 wrongful death lawsuit with H&M International Transportation Inc.’s insurance company and a driver. Filed Feb. 8, the agreement with Rita Marie Bruce shows Brookwood Insurance Co. paid her $59,957 on behalf of her … February 22, 2012 10:00 AM West Virginia Seeks Input on Proposed Business Court The West Virginia Supreme Court is seeking comment on proposed rules for a new court system for business-related lawsuits. The court is reviewing draft rules presented by a committee led by Wayne County Circuit Judge Darrell Pratt. Pratt has said … February 22, 2012 10:00 AM Workers’ Compensation Cost Hike Sought in South Carolina South Carolina employers could see their workers’ compensation premiums increase next year if state regulators go along with a proposed 7.3 percent increase in the state’s loss cost rates. The National Council on Compensation Insurance filed for the proposed increase … February 21, 2012 7:49 PM Florida Jury Awards Man $3.3 Million Over Bank’s False Alarm A Miami-Dade jury has awarded $3.3 million to a man who was trying to cash a check but was then detained after a Bank of America teller activated a silent alarm. According to the Miami Herald, the jury ruled Friday … February 21, 2012 2:11 PM North Carolina Wins Delay on Medical Loss Ratio Federal regulators last week allowed North Carolina insurers a one-year delay in meeting a benchmark requiring that more of each health insurance premium dollar to go toward medical services and less toward overhead and bonuses. The decision by the U.S. … February 21, 2012 1:55 PM Florida Lawmakers Still Balk at Raising Homeowners’ Premiums for Cat Fund State lawmakers have gambled with their constituents’ money for years when it comes to dealing with Florida’s property insurance issues. But now, many top industry analysts suggest, the odds may be turning against them after six years without a hurricane … February 21, 2012 1:51 PM Earthquake Simulator to Be Built at University of Alabama There aren’t very many rooms in the world that can successfully reproduce the devastating effects of an earthquake. But come May 1, a laboratory on the University of Alabama campus may be able to do just that. Work is under … February 21, 2012 10:00 AM 4 Executives Found Not Guilty in Florida Hurricane Fund Fraud Case Four insurance executives of a now defunct Florida property insurer have been found not guilty of defrauding the state’s reinsurance facility of over $20 million in a case stemming from hurricane losses dating back to 2004. Judge Robert Lewis of … February 17, 2012 2:24 PM

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Home Value Protection Insurance Expands Into Oklahoma Home Value Protection, the only insurance policy in the U.S. that protects homeowners from the devastating impact of declining home prices, becomes available to Oklahoma homeowners this week. February 21, 2012 5:00 AM Nebraska lawmakers to tackle cancer insurance bill Insurance companies that cover cancer would have to treat chemotherapy pills the same as medication administered through an IV, under a bill set for a vote as early as Thursday in the Nebraska Legislature. February 22, 2012 5:01 PM TGA Insurance Managers, Inc. Announces the Hiring of Michael Gallien SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- TGA Insurance Managers, Inc. ("TGA"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hallmark Financial Services, Inc., announced today the hiring of Michael Gallien to serve as Product Manager ... February 22, 2012 1:20 PM Nebraska health insurance plan debate begins The road to Nebraska creating its own health insurance exchange could be a long one, as indicated Tuesday by nearly three hours of testimony before lawmakers. February 22, 2012 8:53 AM What Type of Life Insurance Do I Need? About 11 million U.S. households with children under age 18 had no life insurance coverage as of 2010, according to LIMRA, a worldwide research and consulting organization for the insurance and financial services industry. Overall, less than half of U.S. households had individual life insurance, a 50-year low. February 21, 2012 9:27 AM Conn. seeks to recapture role as insurance capital Hartford is trying to recapture its status as the nation's insurance capital by drawing in a specialized insurance business that is finding a home elsewhere. February 21, 2012 7:17 AM Markel American Insurance Company Partners with the Cinderella Project MKE WAUKESHA, Wis., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel American Insurance Company, a wedding and event insurance provider, will be donating a collection of formal dresses to the Cinderella Project MKE, a ... February 21, 2012 9:01 PM Are You a Bigger Insurance Risk Than You Think? You're a good neighbor. You keep your sidewalks clear, your trees trimmed, your dog on the leash, and your pool gate locked--all steps meant to keep your family and friends safe and your insurance costs down. February 22, 2012 12:19 PM comparethemarket.com Welcomes Octagon Insurance to its Insurer Panel LONDON, February 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Price comparison website comparethemarket.com has welcomed Octagon Insurance to its panel of companies offering van insurance.This latest addition to comparethemarket.com ... February 22, 2012 4:30 AM Alliant Insurance Services Receives Favorable Ruling in Aon Litigation Alliant Insurance Services, the nation’s largest specialty insurance brokerage firm, today received a favorable ruling by the New York State Supreme Court involving contempt claims filed against it by Aon Corporation. February 21, 2012 12:35 PM