Tag: insurance

New Oklahoma earthquake insurance rule may apply to Arkansas agents

The rash of earthquakes plaguing the state of Oklahoma have the state's governor and insurance head pushing for new regulations for insurance agents, but at least one local agent said…

A Mid-Term Look at Health Reform (OPINION)

A lot has happened since part of the Affordable Care Act went into effect Oct. 1. The wave of relief felt by the uninsured was quickly replaced by panic and disbelief by those who already had health coverage.

Private Exchanges: Fad or Future? (OPINION)

The term private exchange is the new catch phrase in the private sector, but its principal tenet defined contribution is as old as the 401k plan.

Kutak Rock Building Sells In $5.75M Deal

Bearden Millsap Property LLC of Fort Smith, led by Robert M. Bearden, bought the 35,759-SF Class A office building at 234 E. Millsap Drive.

Tornadoes, Hail Key Concerns for Homeowners, Businesses

In the wake of the April 27 tornado that ripped through central Arkansas and killed 16 people, state insurance commissioner Jay Bradford is urging people to revisit their insurance policies to make sure they and their homes are properly protected in the event of a natural disaster.

Big Impact for Small Employers

Much of the national media spotlight this fall was focused on policyholders receiving termination letters from insurers due to the Affordable Care Act, but little attention was given to the impact this law will have on small employers in 2014.

State Earns High Praise for Health Insurance Exchange

Arkansas private option model, its enrollment numbers and the innovation of the exchange landed it in the top four states exchanges.

Rogers Businessman Burned Feet, Bridges

In the wake of the demise of a once-promising foot clinic, landlords and former business partners are pointing the finger at Hunter Burroughs.

Local Agency Owner Re-introducing Horace Mann in Northwest Arkansas

Enlow targets public education niche.

Current Boss: Barber Hard-working and Family Guy

Ex-Northwest Arkansas Developer finds apparent fit with New York group.

Greenest Office Event Set for Thursday

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal will recognize winners in five categories during Thursday’s event in Rogers.

Mercy Fort Smith Starts Construction on $42 Million Hospital

Building is part of a $192 million plan.

Unanswered Questions Surround State Health Exchange

Steering committee stays busy as deadline approaches.

Greenest Office Judges Announced

Two past winners are part of this year’s panel.

Hurricane Isaac may cost insurers $2 billion

Isaac, the storm drenching Arkansas after making landfall in Louisiana as a hurricane, may cost insurers as much as $2 billion in the U.S., risk-modeling firm AIR Worldwide said. The…