Archive for April 2017

By Don Jergler The city of Vancouver and others successfully conspired to close a nightclub because of racial prejudice, the owners of the club say in a $22.5 million lawsuit. The owners of Q Nightclub and Lounge say efforts by the city and … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal       

By Don Jergler Mobile apps, wearable heart monitors and high-tech shoe soles could help solve some of America’s healthcare problems. These cutting-edge products are among the topics up for discussion at the Healthcare Innovation Summit hosted by Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak. … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal       

By L.S. Howard The Cayman Islands Insurance Industry saw a “buoyant” start to 2017, with eight new insurer licenses issued in the first quarter, which followed a strong year in 2016 when 39 insurer licenses were issued, said the Insurance Managers Association of Cayman (IMAC). … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal       

By Don Jergler The Michigan Automobile Insurance Placement Facility has announced that Terri A. Miller, its executive director, is leaving after nearly 20 years in that role. Karyn Spaude, MAIPF’s controller, was named interim director as the organization seeks to fill the position. … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal       

By Don Jergler Colorado is in store for an average to slightly below-average wildfire season this year, despite dry conditions and early outbreaks on the eastern plains, officials said. “But the fires will occur,” said Michael Morgan, the director of state Division of … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal       

By Don Jergler Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler recently took disciplinary action and issued fines totaling $3,650 against insurance companies, agents and a continuing education provider who violated state insurance regulations. Janet Pack, Tacoma; fined $1,500 Pack reportedly sold an annuity to a … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal       

By Andrew G. Simpson Accurate genetic testing stands to transform modern medicine by offering effective, personalized treatment. Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized marketing of the first direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic health risk (GHR) tests. Individuals in the U.S. can now … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal       

By Don Jergler Funding cuts proposed in a White House budget that has been on the table for months spooks some experts who are concerned that the ability to do everything from model changes in the climate to forecast the day-to-day weather could … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal       

By Stephanie K. Jones Texas Insurance Commissioner David Mattax has passed away following a battle with cancer, Gov. Greg Abbott announced. Mattax took over as commissioner in 2015 after serving for 23 years in the Texas Attorney General’s office under then-Attorney General Abbott, most recently as deputy … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal…