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- 11-10-2009Rate of Workplace Nonfatal Injuries, Illnesses Down in Texas for 2008
Private industry workplaces in Texas reported a total of 234,559 nonfatal injuries and illnesses during 2008. The incidence rate of 3.1 cases per 100 equivalent full-time workers marks the sixth consecutive year that the incidence rate has dropped. The rate for 2008 is a 9 percent decrease from 3.4 in 2007. The Texas rate is below the national rate of 3.9 for 2008.
- 11-04-2009Free state program helps with Ike claims
The Texas Department of Insurance has launched a free mediation program to help consumers resolve claims disputes relating to Hurricane Ike, though many claimants may not be eligible because their insurers aren't participating.
- 11-03-2009Letter to the Editor - Good credit ratings
Re: Oct. 18 editorial "Fix the flaws in credit scoring."
There is simply no justification for asking people who strive to maintain a good credit record to pay higher insurance premiums and subsidize those who pose a greater risk by filing more claims. - 10-29-2009Rise in insurance competition favors Texas drivers
Increased competition among insurance companies has caused a drop in Texas insurance rates, according to a recent study.
- 10-25-2009Perry often turns to own staff for appointments
- 10-23-2009Mr. Nice Guy can’t hold rates forever
- 10-22-2009Editorial: Credit scoring is hurting insurance customers
- 10-18-2009Exclusive: Poor credit drives up Dallas-area insurance rates 35% on average
- 10-17-2009Windstorm rate increase denied
- 10-09-2009Mississippi Court Rules Home Insurance Policy Covers Hurricane Wind Damage
- 10-03-2009Agency faults reinsurance purchases - Consumers needlessly pay extra, office says
- 09-28-2009State auto insurance program plans to raise rates
- 09-21-2009Editorial - Coastal insurance subsidies cost Texans inland
- 09-14-2009Auto insurance rates jump 10% in Dallas-Fort Worth
- 09-11-2009Some insurance companies may be shorting Texas homeowners
- 09-06-2009DMN Investigates: Dallas police’s crime stats omit some car burglaries
- 09-03-2009State: Texas Windstorm ‘unfair or deceptive’ with insurance claims
- 08-29-2009Insurance regulators call windstorm group unfair
- 08-28-2009Internal memos reveal controversy brewing for hurricane insurance
- 08-28-2009HURRICANE IKE - State looking into roof damage policy
- 08-16-2009EDITORIAL: Do the right thing for consumers
- 08-07-2009Oklahoma workers’ comp could go private
- 08-06-2009US forecasters lower Atlantic hurricane outlook
- 08-04-2009Last-resort insurer wants rates raised
- 08-02-2009Do hailstorms bring Oklahoma higher insurance rates?
- 08-01-2009Some homeowners turn to alternative insurers
- 07-27-2009Editorial - Storm insurance irresponsibly cheap
- 07-08-2009Allstate set to raise homeowners insurance rates by 6.2 percent in North Texas
- 06-24-200910% insurance hike forecast along coast
- 06-20-2009Expert: your insurance likely needs a check-up this hurricane season
- 06-18-2009Is insurance worth the gamble? Consumers seek ways to save
- 06-02-2009Senate OKs windstorm insurance plan
- 05-28-2009Senate stops clock to revive windstorm insurance bill
- 05-27-2009Windstorm bill blows away in House partisan fight
- 05-01-2009Senate approves windstorm insurance bill
- 04-22-2009Legislature slow to deal with Ike-induced insurance problems
- 04-21-2009Senate keeps controversial insurance rate system
- 04-21-2009Fla. finds state allies in renewed push for federal hurricane insurance help
- 04-17-2009EDITORIAL - Lawmakers should correct Supreme Court workers’ comp decision
- 04-17-2009A.M. Best announces feature series on hurricane prone states, beginning with Texas.