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21 04, 2021

Civilian Board Formed to Review Birmingham Police Actions

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A five-member board of civilians is being established to review complaints of police misconduct in Alabama’s largest city, Mayor Randall Woodfin said Monday. The Civilian Review Board, which was recommended by a task force that reviewed public safety following the …

21 04, 2021

Appalachian Underwriters Expands into Life Insurance Market with Fintech Ethos

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Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has partnered with life insurance provider Ethos to offer the coverage via the fintech’s online platform. Agents can now quote customers’ life insurance without medical exams, which have been replaced by a few health questions through …

20 04, 2021

Trial Date Set to Decide Damages in Case Against Opioid Manufacturer

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A Tennessee judge has set a July 26 start for a trial to decide damages against an opioid manufacturer in a lawsuit over the company’s role in the epidemic. Sullivan County Circuit Court Chancellor E.G. Moody set the date earlier …

20 04, 2021

Florida Drives Toward Repeal of Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law

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After many years of trying, Florida is closer than ever to repealing its 50-year-old motor vehicle no-fault law. However, many industry stakeholders have expressed opposition legislation passed by the Florida Senate last week and its companion bill approved by the …

20 04, 2021

Insurer for Georgia City to Pay $1.7M to Business Owner in Harassment Suit

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A suburban Atlanta barbecue restaurant owner will get $1.7 million to settle a federal lawsuit claiming he was harassed by government officials and employees. The city of Stockbridge’s insurer will pay the money to Arick Whitson, owner of Georgia Championship …

19 04, 2021

North Carolina Dwelling Rates to Increase by 7.6%; Mobile Home Request in Dispute

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The North Carolina Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with the North Carolina Rate Bureau on its proposed 18.7% dwelling insurance rate increase, averting a potentially costly administrative battle with insurance companies, NCDOI said in a statement. The …

19 04, 2021

Floor Collapses During Huge Party Near University of Georgia

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At least 25 people were hurt when a floor collapsed during a massive party at a two-story house near the University of Georgia. Athens Clarke-County police said the incident happened around 1 a.m. Friday in Athens. Police estimated 500 people …

16 04, 2021

Mississippi Seeks Federal Disaster Aid After Winter Storms

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Mississippi is asking President Joe Biden to approve a major disaster declaration to help local governments and nonprofit groups recover costs from responding to winter storms that brought large parts of the state to a standstill. Gov. Tate Reeves’ office …

16 04, 2021

Mississippi Seeks Federal Disaster Aid After Winter Storms

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Mississippi is asking President Joe Biden to approve a major disaster declaration to help local governments and nonprofit groups recover costs from responding to winter storms that brought large parts of the state to a standstill. Gov. Tate Reeves’ office …

16 04, 2021

Tennessee Insurance Dept. Receives NAIC Accreditation

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The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) has received accreditation from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The NAIC is the U.S. standard-setting and regulatory support organization created and governed by the chief insurance regulators from the 50 …