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For the second year in a row the vehicles most likely to collide with a deer are in West Virginia. Using its deer claims data from the last half of 2007 and the first half of 2008 and motor vehicle registration counts by state from the Federal Highway Administration, State Farm estimates the chances of a West Virginia vehicle colliding with a deer during the next 12 months at 1 in 45. (Posted: 10/9/2008)
New Study Suggests Putting Off Driver Licensure to Save Lives
Most U.S. states allow driving at age 16, 16-and-a-half, or somewhere in between. A new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety report focuses on the costs in terms of lives of allowing licensure sooner rather than later. (Posted: 9/9/2008)
Alabama Governor Appoints New Insurance Commissioner
Alabama Gov. Bob Riley announced Sept. 1 he has filled two openings on his cabinet, one being the commissioner of the Department of Insurance. (Posted: 9/4/2008)
Most Gulf Coast Structures Not Safer Today Than They Were Three Years Ago, IBHS Says
In the three years since Hurricane Katrina, some Gulf Coast states have taken much-needed steps to make communities safer. However, it is critical that people understand what has yet to be done – and what they need to do right now. (Posted: 9/2/2008)
Commissioner Walter A. Bell to Resign at End of August
Walter A. Bell, the first Alabamian to serve as president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, will be leaving his position as state insurance commissioner at the end of the August, Gov. Bob Riley announced Aug. 8. (Posted: 8/11/2008)
2008 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS - ALABAMA
(Posted: 7/1/2008)
Alabama: Insurance Issues Surface During Special Session on Education
Somehow, the Alabama special session called by Gov. Bob Riley last week to take up only education issues gave some legislators a reason to introduce insurance-related bills. (Posted: 6/3/2008)
Report: 33 Million Licensed Americans May be Unfit for Roads
Results from the 2008 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test released May 22 found that 16.4 percent of drivers on the road - roughly 33 million licensed Americans - would not pass a written driver’s test if taken today. (Posted: 5/28/2008)
The Alabama Legislature ended its regular 2008 session after passing several proposals that could significantly impact insurance consumers and companies, according to NAMIC. (Posted: 5/20/2008)
On Thursday, the Alabama Legislature passed bills to codify the Alabama Insurance Underwriting Association, allow captive insurance companies to write homeowner’s insurance on the coast, and raise the minimum auto liability limits. All three bills are now on their way to the governor’s desk. (Posted: 5/13/2008)
Alabama: Senate Coastal Bills Move to House (5/6/2008)
Tennessee: Governor Signs ‘Accident Tax’ Ban; Similar Bill Passes in Georgia (4/8/2008)
Alabama: Electronic Motor Vehicle Liability Reporting Passes House (3/18/2008)
2008 State-by-state Rankings Released of the Best and Worst Tort Systems in America (3/12/2008)
Alabama: House Considers Electronic Reporting of Motor Vehicle Liability Coverage (3/11/2008)
Alabama: Auto Minimum Limits Increase in Sight (3/4/2008)
Report: States Better Prepared for Emergencies (2/21/2008)
Report: Most States Earn Average Grades in Highway Safety (2/20/2008)
Alabama: Insurance Availability and Affordability Debated on Alabama Coast (1/15/2008)
Alabama: Insurance Commissioner Expects Falling Prices (1/10/2008)
Five Additional States to Require Market Conduct Annual Statements (10/4/2007)
Coastal Concerns Aired by Southeast Commissioners (9/25/2007)
Florida: Insurance Commissioner to Co-host Hearing on Insurance Coverage Issues in Coastal Regions (9/13/2007)
Survey of Hurricane Preparedness Finds One-Third on High Risk Coast Will Refuse Evacuation Order (7/24/2007)
2007 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS - ALABAMA (7/16/2007)
Alabama: No Minimum Limits Increase After All (6/19/2007)
Governor Rejects Alabama Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act Following Letter from NAMIC (6/18/2007)
Alabama: Legislature Passes Auto Minimum Limits, Punts Building Code Council for Now (6/12/2007)
Plenty of Political Intrigue Brewing in 2007 State Election Races (5/21/2007)
Road Rage Survey Reveals Best, Worst Cities (5/16/2007)
Report: Emerging Risks Impeding Business Development; Leaders Lack Understanding of Real Risks (5/15/2007)
Car Thieves Take the Bait (5/2/2007)
Chamber Study Ranks Best, Worst Lawsuit Climates; Delaware Tops List (4/26/2007)
Climate Models Suggest Warming-Induced Wind Shear Changes Could Impact Hurricane Development, Intensity (4/18/2007)
New Report Shows Increased Flood Risk from Global Warming Despite Billions Spent on Flood-Control Projects (4/16/2007)
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