National News
News for June 2004
June 30, 2004
- IADA Holds 39th Annual Conference
- Enterprise, First Notice Systems Partner on Rentals
- PCI Launches Public Campaign For TRIA Extension
- PIA National Calls for 2004 Award Nominations
June 29, 2004
- P/C Industry's Q1 Net Income Doubles
- Anti-Fax Law Exemption Bill Passes House Committee
- Best Downgrades Ratings for Atlantic Mutual Cos.
- MedLearn, Appeal Solutions Partner to Address Insurance Claim Denials
- Best Assigns Mitsui Sumitomo U.S. 'A+' Rating
- NFIP Launches National Campaign for Agents, Consumers on Flooding Risks, Insurance Benefits
- IIABA Honors Virginia's Adkins with National ACSR of the Year Award
June 28, 2004
- VeriFacts Automotive to Utilize CSi Complete Market Research for Customer Base
- Experts Warn of Emerging Trend in ERISA Class-Action Lawsuits at PLUS Symposium
- AIR Unveils CLASIC/2 System
- ACE USA Appoints Ratzker ARM VP-Strategic Planning
June 25, 2004
- PLUS: More Cooperation, Knowing Labor Laws and Better Underwriting Measures Needed to Stop Lawsuits
- Collision Industry Raises $1,500 for Local Children
- Conning Study Finds P/C Expense Revolution Overdue
- NAIC Resolution Asks for TRIA Extension
June 24, 2004
- HSC: Home Injuries Cost U.S. Employers $38 Billion Annually
- Toll-Free Hotline Offers Information on Preventing Water Damage in Homes
- AAIS Prepares to File New Terrorism Endorsements
- ASCnet's 19th Annual 'TENCon' Set for Oct. 5-9
June 23, 2004
- Insurer Groups Laud Congressional Effort to Extend TRIA
- Aon's Scarborough Partners with CNA to Offer P/C Coverage to Financial Institutions
- NAMIC Renews Call to Eliminate Regulation By Litigation
June 22, 2004
- Insurance Discounts Option for Homeowners Opting for Lightning Protection Systems
- USPlate Glass Chooses WebWriter for Automation
- High Court Says ERISA Preempts State Lawsuits
June 21, 2004
- Agent Groups Commend Final Vote to Reauthorize National Flood Program
- PCI, AIA Laud Treasury Extension of TRIA Availability; Urge Further Action to Extend Statute
- Aon Study Finds 2003 P/C Earnings Volatility Lower
- Study: P/C Earnings Volatility Lower in 2003 than 2002
- PIA Urges House to Renew National Flood Program
June 18, 2004
- Treasury Dept. Extends 'Make Available' Provisions of TRIA
- Best Affirms Liberty Mutual's Ratings; Ups Outlook
- Government to Pay Out Millions for WC Claims in Iraq
- Fitch Affirms Infinity P/C's Ratings
June 17, 2004
- S&P Conference Survey Predicts More Mergers; Confidence in Pres. Bush; Increased Price Competition
- NAMIC Urges Regulators to Reform Personal Lines
- S&P Publishes P/C Insurer Report Card
June 16, 2004
- Senate Votes to Renew National Flood Insurance Program
- Best Affirms Employers Re, Westport 'A' Ratings; Lowers Medical Protective; Revises Outlook to Stable
- 2005 Ford Escape Fails to Earn Highest Crash Test Rating from IIHS
- Best Affirms General Re Group Ratings of 'A++'
- Crop Insurers Sue USDA Over Subsidy Amount
June 15, 2004
- Farmers Unveils Top 25 Secure Places to Reside
- NAIC Regulatory Modernization Roadmap "Not a Detailed Blueprint," Says AIA
- Allenbrook, QAS Announce Partnership for Insurance Carrier Address Verification
- Abagnale Joins NAIC Anti-Fraud Effort
June 14, 2004
- Arbitration Forums: Self-Insureds' Use of Arbitration Growing, More Taking Advantage of Special Benefits
The Intersection of Privacy Legislation and Insurance Related Litigation- AIA Urges NAIC to Make No Substantive Changes to NCOIL Model Market Conduct Law
- NAMIC Notes ALEC Adopts Model Legislation
- Best Affirms GEICO's 'A++' Rating
- Atlantic Mutual Announces Management Changes
- Industry Coalition Praises Regulators' Resolution to Support Terrorism Act Extension
June 11, 2004
- S&P Reports on P/C Commercial Lines Insurers; Raises Outlook to Stable
- S&P Report Highlights Threat of Silica Claims
- ACE Select Markets Gives "Top Ten" Disaster Protection Tips for Homeowners
June 10, 2004
- PCI Calls Safety Rule Enforcement Most Important Concern after NAFTA Trucking Decision
- MarketScout: Robust Competition Across the Board with Reductions in Premiums, Brokers Compensation
- EQECAT Releases High Resolution Tornado/Hail Catastrophe Model; Cites Potential $11 Billion Loss
- The Hartford Tops Field for ACORD P/C Awards
- Riskclick Names DeSocio CEO
June 9, 2004
June 8, 2004
- ISO's Coyne: Survival May Be Greatest Challenge for Many P/C Insurers
- SBA Offers Tips to Survive Hurricane Season
- Fireman's Fund Names Bhojwani President of Commercial Business Segment
June 7, 2004
- Supreme Court Ruling Paves the Way for NAFTA
- Federal Flood Organization Notes Efforts of The Hartford in Helping Program to Grow
- PIA Notes Strong State Response to Call to Protect Coverage of Returning Soldiers
- S&P Affirms ACE Ltd. 'BBB+' Ratings
June 4, 2004
- AIG Technologies Releases Of WINS-R- Digital 2.0
- Unitrin, CSC Conclude Outsourcing Contract
- ACE USA Names Guitian VP Mktg. Accident & Health
June 3, 2004
- The Hartford Enhances Legal Liability Coverage for Motor Truck Cargo
- PIA, GE AWS Marketing Partnership Pact for Agents
- R2K Announces Insurance Processing Outsourcing
June 2, 2004
- Allmerica Expects $13 Million Loss from Storms
- New Program for Specialty Trade Contractors Launched
- Report: 1995 Saturn SL Tops Most Stolen Vehicle List
June 1, 2004