National News
News for March 2003
March 31, 2003
- S&P's Report Looks at Changes to U.S. P/C Capital Model
- AAIS Files Conditional Endorsements for Terrorism Coverage on Rental Dwellings
March 28, 2003
- S&P's Lowers American Re-Insurance Rating
- A.M. Best Assigns Pooled 'A' Rating to State National Group
March 27, 2003
- S&P's Lowers Kemper Cos. Ratings; Keeps on Watch Negative
- Century Insurance Group Announces Appointments
March 26, 2003
- S&P's Takes Chubb Ratings Off Watch, Lowers Them
- ISO Promotes Thompson to Senior V.P. - Insurance Services
March 25, 2003
March 24, 2003
- New MMC Securities Study Reports Cat Bond Market Reached Record Issuance of $1.2B in 2002
- Hertz, First Notice Systems Partner to Facilitate Replacement Car Rentals
- Mold Legislation Continues Growth in State Legislatures
- A.M. Best Says P/C Company Impairments Continue to Grow
March 21, 2003
- AAI Applauds Bragg's Appointment to Terrorism Risk Program
- PLRB Conf. to Focus on Handling of Claims
March 20, 2003
- Bill Introduced to Protect Pensions, Benefits of Workers Nearing Retirement
- MedRisk, HMonline Release Plans to Add New Efficiencies to Workers' Comp
March 19, 2003
- S&P's Affirms Infinity P/C Corp., Sub Ratings; Outlook Negative
- 1989 Toyota Camry Favorite for Thieves
March 18, 2003
- Aon Says Return on Homeowners Insurance Up but Still Not Earning Its Cost of Capital
- S&P's Puts Attorneys Liability Protection Ratings on WatchNeg
- Survey Reports Businesses Not Prepared for E-Risks
- New PC Loss Survey Shows Accident Claims Outpace Thefts
March 17, 2003
March 14, 2003
- Insurity Offers Terrorism Coverage Support; Enhancement to Commercial Intellisys(R) Policy Administration System
- AAI Encouraged with House Passage of HR 5
- ESIS Notes Launch of Int. Safety Academy E-Learning Solution
- Battered by Soft Market, Corporate Scandals and Litigation, D&O Market at Critical Point
March 13, 2003
- A.M. Best Says P/C Company Impairments Continue to Grow
- ISO Acquires Ascendant One Assets
- Employees to Pay More for Coverage as Business Anticipates Higher Costs
March 12, 2003
- AAI Notes Congress Needs to Act in Wake of Supreme Court Decision
- S&P's Withdraws Trio of Royal & Sun Alliance Affiliate Ratings
March 11, 2003
- Mold Legislation Continues Growth in State Legislatures
- NAIC Told P/C Insurer Use of Arbitration Saves Time, Money
- A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings for Liberty Mutual
- Aon Re, Impact Forecasting Unveil First Multi-Line Risk Catastrophe Analysis
- Majority of Homeowners Fear Identity Theft
March 10, 2003
March 7, 2003
- National Survey Shows More Than Half of Adult Americans Support Med-Mal Reform
- NAMIC Reacts to NAR's Homeowners Allegations
- A.M. Best Notes R&SA USA Pool and Royal Surplus Lines Co. Ratings Remain Unchanged
- Senate Judiciary Comm. Seeks Quick Action to Resolve Asbestos Litigation Crisis
March 6, 2003
- AAI Applauds House Introduction of Class Action Reform Leg., Encourages Swift Passage
Observations From the Storm- Medata, Health Management Online Partner on New Workers' Comp Bill Handling
- UnumProvident Study Reports 10 Percent of Employees Responsible for More than Half of Medical Costs
March 5, 2003
- AAI Urges Congress to Act on Asbestos Litigation Crisis
- CARH Welcomes HHS Study Noting Burden of Personal Injury Lawyers
- Current, Former Claims Reps Join Overtime Suit Against Progressive
March 4, 2003
- P/C Insurers' Premiums Surge $28B in First Three Quarters of 2002
- Kemper's A.M. Best Rating Lowered to 'B'
- Cairnstone Re Grows Sales, Marketing Underwriting Team
- 15th Annual Coverage Litigation Program Focuses on New Developments
- AAIS Seeks Clarification from Treasury on Status of Rental Dwellings and Farms
March 3, 2003