Four bills to reform workers’ compensation in Oklahoma were sent to the governor, including one that would require legislative approval of judges overseeing benefits for injured workers.

Following two days of severe storms that caused widespread damage in the state and is attributed to at least two deaths, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland issued an emergency order to speed up claims.

Pledging to be “vigilant” in enforcing the state’s insurance laws, Connecticut’s insurance commissioner has fined Zurich Insurance Group $235,000 for several violations, including the use of unlicensed agents and adjusters.

New York regulators are moving away from paper fingerprint cards for some in-state producers and shifting to electronic fingerprinting for new licenses, beginning Dec. 15.

Stephen R. Figlin & Associates of Philadelphia is merging with the Young Adjustment Co. of Blue Bell, Pa.