National News
News for April 2004
April 30, 2004
April 29, 2004
- RMS Study Shows Risk From CAT Events for WC, Life, Health Insurers
- AIG Launches BusPlus for School Bus Operators
- U.S. Treasury Department Selects Benfield's Paragon to Administer Terrorism Risk Insurance Program
April 28, 2004
- Chamber Heightens Fight Against Excessive Punitive Damages
- IVANS Updates Expansion with State DMV Offices
- Supreme Court Allows Discrimination Suit Over Allstate's Use of Credit Scoring
- WTC Jury Ends 6th Day of Deliberations
April 27, 2004
- AIG Cos. Offers Venue Liability Protector
- Electric Insurance Co. Ratings Affirmed
- Judge Tells WTC Jurors They Can Render Separate Decisions on Four Lloyd's Insurers
- Chubb Posts $360.7 Million Q1 Net
April 26, 2004
- NAMIC Backs Asbestos Reform Bill
- PIA Lauds Legislators' Support for TRIA Extension
- PCI Insurance Fraud Expert Addresses NY Conference
- Despite N.Y. Attorney General Concern, CIAB Says Placement Service Agreements Not an Issue
April 23, 2004
Mass. Rep. Barney Frank Covers a Flood of Issues on Final Day at National Legislative Conference- WTC Jury Continues Deliberations
- PCI Responds to CFA Opposition to TRIA Extension
- AIG Reports Q1 Net Earnings of $2.66 Billion
- PCI Disappointed as Senate Blocks Consideration of Asbestos Bill
April 22, 2004
- Pru Employee Agents Vote to Join Union
- Putnam Settlement Weighs on MMC's Q1 Results
- Consumer Study Disputes Need for Renewal of Terrorism Reinsurance
- Best Affirms Ratings of State Farm Group
- Sen. Lautenberg to Hold NYC Briefing on Doing Business with States that Sponsor Terrorism
April 21, 2004
- Conning: Bigger Dollars, Fewer Insurance Industry M&As
- AIA Praises New Labor Regulations
- AXIS U.S. Expands Professional Liability Coverage; Builders' Risk Capabilities
- Burger King Facing Sex Harassment Charges
- Study Shows Commercial Property, GL Rates Falling
- Workers' Comp Association Urges TRIA Extension
- Trade Association Elects Hammond as Chairman
April 20, 2004
- CIAB Survey Shows Q1 Commercial P/C Easing
- Asbestos Bill to Reach Senate Floor
- Aon Reports US Commercial Property Rates Drop 10%
- XL Launches U.S. Primary Casualty Risk Management Program, Excess Workers Comp Division
- Willis Reports on Insurance Marketplace Conditions
- Most Midsize Cars Fail Side Impact Safety Test
April 19, 2004
- WTC Coverage Case to Go to Jury
- Sedgwick CMS, CIGNA Partner in Offering Integrated Disability Management Program
- ACE USA Unveils International Kidnap, Ransom Coverage for Companies Operating Overseas
April 16, 2004
- Industry Trade Groups Promote Progress on Asbestos
- Study Says Workers' Comp Terrorism Reinsurance Pool Not Enough
- PIA National Holds Meetings with Senate Committee Staff on Flood Insurance Reauthorization Bill
April 15, 2004
- Loss Reserve Adequacy, Fair Value Accounting Among Topics at CAS Spring Meeting
- Fireman's Fund Arranges Special Training Package for Those in the Hospitality Industry
- StrataCare Purchases GenSource
- New Low Cost Commercial, Renters Flood Insurance Policies Available
- 1,000 Die Each Year in Highway Construction Accidents
April 14, 2004
- Fitch Affirms Marsh & McLennan's Ratings; Takes Off from Rating Watch
- ACE Casualty Risk Offering New Casualty Premises Pollution Policy for Single Primary Policy
- The Hartford Unveils Internet-Based Self-Service Reporting for its Group Benefits Employer Customers
- A.M. Best Affirms Rts. for White Mountains Insurance Group Subs; Outlook Stable
- JHA Unveils 2003 U.S. Group Disability Market Numbers
- Digital Insurance Inks Five Agreements with Employee Benefits Brokers Nationwide
- IVANS Wireless Option Speeds Claims
April 13, 2004
- Checks on Workers' Comp Claims Rise to 10 Percent in Annual ADP Hiring Index
- Liberty Mutual, BMW Car Club of America Foundation, and BMW Dealers Seated Together to Save Teen Lives
- GE Unveils New Tool for Risk Managers
April 12, 2004
April 9, 2004
- Rent-A-Wreck Notes Partnership with HRH
- Six Years Running, CNA to Present Fresenius Medical Care with National Safety Award
April 8, 2004
- GOP Introduces Asbestos Litigation Reform in U.S. Senate
- Americans Report Health Care Access Threatened by Liability Crisis
- Big 'I' Markets and Fireman's Fund Note Product Expansion With Pair of Products
- Top Cleaning and Mitigation Companies Nationwide Form IMACC
- S&P Affirms Chubb's 'A' & 'AA' Ratings
April 7, 2004
- DMLR: What Do Democrat Senators Have Against Patients' Trial Lawyers, That's What
- S&P Affirms, Withdraws Atlantic Specialty Ratings
- RMS Final Winter Regional Weather Index
April 6, 2004
April 5, 2004
- IRC Study Says Strong Support for Civil Justice Reform Measures
- Fitch Affirms 'BBB-' IFS Rating for Sierra Insurance Group; Withdraws Rating
- Best Acts on Travelers/St. Paul Ratings
- RMS Estimates Repeat of '74 Tornado Super Outbreak Could Top $3.5 Billion for Wind Losses Alone
April 2, 2004
- Allstate Agents Pin Hopes on ERISA Charges Following Dismissal of Age Discrimination Complaint
- Actuaries Told: No 'Duct Tape Solution' to the Current Med-Mal Crisis
- Study Shows Med-Mal Jury Awards Up Slightly, Compensatory Awards Down Substantially
April 1, 2004
- ATRA Survey Reports Frivolous Lawsuits Undermine Healthcare System, Prove Negative to Patients
- New ISO Symbols Rate Cars By Make and Model for Liability, No-Fault/Medical Payments Insurance
- Caliber Collision Centers Appoints Claudio as VP of Client Services
- S&P Revises Nationwide Outlook to Stable
- Moody's Lowers Travelers P/C Debt Ratings