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Allstate jobs to blossom in Irving, Texas thanks to new incentives

May 27, 2019May 24, 2019 H. Cutner

The insurance company intends to add 1,300 jobs as a component of a $11 million capital investment. About 1,300 new Allstate jobs opportunities will be opening up in Irving, Texas. This is a part of a broader $11 million capital investment made into the region, according to a recent announcement by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Allstate was a perfect fit for this investment as it was considering expansion within North Texas. One component of the additional Allstate jobs in North Texas is that the Texas Enterprise Fund will give the…

New Texas insurance law may make things harder for Hurricane Harvey victims

August 31, 2017August 30, 2017 G. Turner

As the very first steps for recovery begin, HB 1774, signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) becomes effective. A Texas insurance law, signed by Governor Greg Abbott back in May, will become effective tomorrow. This, at a time when Hurricane Harvey victims are taking the very first steps toward understanding what they can do to recover. Houston, the fourth most populous city in the United States, may have years of recovery ahead. The Texas insurance law will be changing the way claims lawsuits are handled when they…