Latest Kentucky Headlines

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Ike Cleanup in Kentucky will Last into Next Year

Oct 20 2008 // The Paducah, Kentucky City Commission agreed in principle to rent dump trucks to haul away debris from Hurricane Ike’s September windstorm.Even if the extra trucks are used, the cleanup is expected to last into next...

Declarations

Oct 20 2008 // Consumer Beware“So often these entities will pop back up with a new name and take advantage of a new group of consumers. This is why we urge consumers to contact us before purchasing coverage to be sure the entity is...

Ike Cleanup in Kentucky will Last into Next Year

Oct 9 2008 // The Paducah, Ky. City Commission agreed in principle to rent dump trucks to haul away debris from Hurricane Ike’s September windstorm.Even if the extra trucks are used, the cleanup is expected to last into next year....

Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Lowers Workers’ Comp Rates

Oct 7 2008 // Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance, a workers’ compensation insurance provider, lowered its rates for numerous industries throughout the state. The rate reduction amounts to 6.7 percent overall and will...

Crack Found in Kentucky Bridge, Eastbound Truck Traffic Halted

Oct 3 2008 // Inspectors discovered a crack in the eastbound Interstate 275 bridge in northern Kentucky, prompting the state Transportation Cabinet to ban truck traffic from the span, a spokesman said Oct. 1.Eastbound traffic on the...

Kentucky Regulator Takes Action against Global Healing Society

Oct 1 2008 // Under an order issued by the Kentucky Department of Insurance, the Global Healing Society, of Puyallup, Wash., would pay a $30,000 civil penalty and cease operating its unauthorized insurance business in the...

Kentucky Insurance Businessman Lampton Dies

Sep 29 2008 // Dinwiddie Lampton Jr., a prominent Louisville insurance executive and horse enthusiast who once ran for Kentucky governor, has died. He was 94. The Courier-Journal of Louisville reported that Lampton died Sept. 25 at his...

3 Kentucky Miners Accused of Violating Mine Safety Act

Sep 26 2008 // Three eastern Kentucky miners are indicted on two counts each of violating the federal Mine Safety Act.Ira Sergent, Johnny Osborne and Reggie Raleigh worked at the Stillhouse Mining No. 1 Mine in Harlan County, Ky. The...

Too Early to Tell if Kentucky Windstorm will Increase Insurance Rates

Sep 24 2008 // The Kentucky Office of Insurance says it’s too early to tell if the severe winds caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ike will result in insurance rate hikes.The Courier-Journal reported insurers have received tens of...

Kentucky Seeks Federal Assistance for Drought-affected Farmers

Sep 23 2008 // Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear sent a request to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer requesting that the U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster assistance be made available to farmers across the commonwealth due to crop...

Kentucky’s ‘Worst Storm on Record’ Prompts Disaster Declaration Request

Sep 23 2008 // Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear requested a presidential disaster declaration to help recover costs for public damages suffered in some 70 counties and cities across the commonwealth.As of Sept. 19, Beshear said 29 counties...

Kentucky Checking Insurer Response to Storm Damage

Sep 19 2008 // The Kentucky Department of Insurance continues to assess insurance company response to the devastating Sept. 14 windstorms.The storms caused widespread damage, according to reports that insurers submitted to DOI, but...

University of Kentucky Study: ATV Size Guidelines Inadequate

Sep 18 2008 // Researchers at the University of Kentucky found that inadequate size guidelines for all-terrain vehicles may be a contributing factor to a recent string of injuries and deaths. The study results announced Sept. 17 found...

Update: Six Flags Sues Ride Maker over Kentucky Injury Accident

Sep 18 2008 // The owner of a Louisville, Ky. amusement park where a ride malfunction severed a teenage girl’s feet filed suit against the manufacturer of the thrill ride.The Courier-Journal reported Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom...

Unlicensed Adjusters Coming to Kentucky Must File State Form

Sep 17 2008 // Companies sending unlicensed adjusters to Kentucky to assist with the large number of claims from the Sept. 13 and Sept.14 storms must complete state form 8307, according to the Kentucky Department of Insurance.The form...

Ike Fallout: Harsh Winds Buffet much of Kentucky

Sep 16 2008 // Harsh winds caused by remnants of Hurricane Ike knocked down trees and snapped power lines, wreaking damage across Kentucky on Sunday.Gov. Steve Beshear declared a state of Emergency for Kentucky late on Sept. 14....

High Winds Cause Damage, at Least 1 Death in Kentucky

Sep 16 2008 // High winds from the remnants of Hurricane Ike are being blamed for at least one death in Kentucky.Shelby County Deputy Coroner Janet Morris says 10-year-old Frederick Wilson died Sept. 14 after being struck by a large limb...

State Auto Adds Real Time Rating for Agents in Ohio, Kentucky

Sep 10 2008 // The State Auto Insurance Companies announced today its introduction of real-time rating via SilverPlume Rating Solutions’ PL Rating for agents.State Auto is partnering with SilverPlume to offer their Web-based...

Workers’ Comp Loss Costs in Kentucky Good News for Employers

Sep 8 2008 // A 2008 filing most insurance carriers will use to develop rates for workers’ compensation coverage shows the third straight decrease in loss costs, Department of Insurance Commissioner Sharon P. Clark announced.The...

Kentucky Approves Workers’ Comp Loss Cost Reduction of 5.1%

Aug 27 2008 // A 2008 filing most insurance carriers will use to develop rates for workers’ compensation coverage shows the third straight decrease in loss costs, Insurance Commissioner Sharon P. Clark announced.The loss cost...