National News
News for July 2004
July 30, 2004
- Humana Grows Partnership with Coalition America for Out-of-Network Medical Claim Repricing
- NAMIC Encourages Legislators to Back TRIA Extension
- Prime Earns 'A' Financial Stability Rating
- USI Releases 2Q Financial Report
- DKI Announces Conference Speaker Line-Up
July 29, 2004
- St. Paul Travelers Unveils Results from Study on Equipment Rental Industry Mishaps
- MMC Releases 2Q Results; Net Income Up 7%
- PCI Appoints McKay as Federal Affairs Director
- Arthur J. Gallagher Posts 2Q Results
- Consumer Agency Targets Swimming Pool Safety
July 28, 2004
- Four ACE Members Agree to $14 Million Settlement
- Chubb Reports 'Strong' Second Quarter
- Berkley Says Second Quarter Shows Progress
July 27, 2004
- Senate Passes Confidential Medical Error Reporting System
- Castle Replacement Cost Services Integrated into the RiskMeter Online
- CalSurance Unveils National E&O Coverage for Broker-Dealers with 75 or Less Registered Reps
- Study: Employers Ignoring Workplace Violence
- ACE USA Unveils Hurricane Spin-down Coverage for Chemical Plants, Refineries, Related Industries
July 25, 2004
- Mandatory Auto Insurance Does Not Reduce Number of Uninsured Drivers, Says Insurer Trade Group
- A.M. Best Downgrades Debt Ratings of St. Paul Travelers; Affirms Financial Strength Ratings
- PCI: Senate Bill Reflects Importance of TRIA Extension to American Economy
July 23, 2004
July 22, 2004
- AIA: Senate Bill Boosts Momentum to Extend Terrorism Insurance Law
- Rental Service Corp. Taps National Equipment Register to Fight Equipment Theft
- ATRA Urges Enactment of Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act
- NABC to Raise $50,000 for SkillsUSA
- AIA: Court Ruling Offers Chance to Fix Flawed Truck Driving Rules
- Association of Professional Insurance Women Elects Board, Advisors
July 21, 2004
- Survey: Market Index Shows Continued Softening for Commercial P/C Market
- New Partnership Links National Safety Groups
- Survey: Carrier Performance Falls Short of Expections
- Axis Introduces New Commercial Property Capabilities
July 20, 2004
- NAMIC Addresses NCOIL Regarding Sarbanes-Oxley
- State Fraud Laws Need to Be Tougher, Group Says
- Fair Isaac Launches New Decision Making Software for Insurance, Financial Services Industries
July 19, 2004
- Fitch Revises Outlook on U.S. Commercial Lines Sector to Stable
- Conning Study: Estimates $14 to $24 Billion Gap in P/C Reinsurance Recoverables Expectations Is Growing
July 18, 2004
July 16, 2004
- PLRB/LIRB Hold Several Adjuster Conferences
- MarketScout: Market Holds Steady at 7% for June
- Stratton Informs Congress of New Draft Fire Regulations Being Readied for Commission Review this Fall
- Nominations Now Being Accepted for AICPCU/Wharton Insurance Executive Development Program
- ACE Launches Hurricane Cancellation Product
July 14, 2004
- Chubb Warns Homeowners to Make Hurricane Preparations as Percentages Increase
- Assurex Global Re Forms Cell for Risk Management Needs for Construction Clients
- Actuaries Look at TRIA
- Weiss Report: P/C Insurers Earn $32.3 Billion in 2003, Industry Reports $48 Billion Investment Gain
- Kemper Auto & Home Names McDaniel as President
July 13, 2004
- S&P: Mercury Casualty Co., Affiliates Ratings Affirmed
- Morgan Stanley, EEOC Settle Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
- Cybersettle to Assist in Claims Handling for CNA
- NCOIL to Investigate Corporate Governance Issues
July 12, 2004
July 9, 2004
- ISO Unveils New COA Claims-Handling Solution
- AIA Responds to Senate Class Action Vote
- PCI Urges NAIC to Drop Insurance Scoring "Best Practices;" Focus on Consumer Education
- NAMIC Responds to CEJ Comment on Credit Scoring
July 8, 2004
- AIA: Momentum Reportedly Growing to Extend Terrorism Insurance Law
- ISO: Insurers to Pay Policyholders $1.65 Billion for Q2 CAT Claims
- NAMIC Issues Policy Paper on 'Disparate Impact' Theory for Credit Scoring
- Gen Re Announces Richter to Retire as Genesis Chairman, CEO; General Star's Roberts to Head Combined Group
- S&P Lowers MarshMac's Ratings to 'A+' from 'AA-'
July 7, 2004
- Coalition of Doctors Call on Kerry, Edwards to Support Med-Mal Reform
- Integrity Interactive Offers New Product Liability Program
- ESIS Unveils New Risk Management System
July 6, 2004
- ATRA: Kerry-Edwards Victory Will Raise Tort Tax
- AIA Urges Senate to Complete Work on Long Overdue Major Legal Reform
July 2, 2004
- Insurance Associations' Letter to Rep. Oxley on TRIA
- PCI Stresses Importance of Postal Service Reform
- Survey: Pricing Surpasses Terrorism as Top Concern
- Best's P/C Center Adds Access to Financial Statements
July 1, 2004