National News
News for August 2004
August 31, 2004
- UPDATE: Category 3 Hurricane Frances Still Heading towards U.S.
- Eastbridge Report Redefines Benefits Business
- The Hartford Estimates $140M in Charley Losses
August 30, 2004
- PCI to Hold Inaugural Annual Meeting in October
- Tropical Storm Hermine Heads for Northeastern U.S.
- Hearings on Motor Carrier Safety Scheduled
August 27, 2004
- Hudson Insurance Group's Environmental Program Expands to 46 States, D.C.
- Grants Go Out to Fire Departments to Protect Communities Nationwide
- Web Site Advises Homeowners on Oil Tank Safety
August 26, 2004
- Mattress Giant Corp. Pinned Down in Three States with $140,000 in Fines
- S&P Revises Clarendon Outlook to Stable
August 25, 2004
- Disaster Kleenup International Gains Top Spot Again
- Chubb Estimates Pre-Tax Losses from Hurricane Charley at $35 to $40 Million; Contributes to Relief Efforts
August 24, 2004
- IAIABC: EDI for Workers' Comp Seen Gaining Ground
- Starr Foundation to Donate $1 Million to Hurricane Charley Relief Efforts
- City of Hope, California Insurance Council Honors Scottsdale Insurance President Williamson
August 23, 2004
- Workers' Comp Payments Grew Faster Than Wages for the Second Year in a Row, Study Says
- SEER Insurance Inspections Appoints Wilson
- IAFC to Develop, Implement Near-Miss Reporting System for the Fire Service
- Nationwide Estimates $400 M in Losses from Charley
- Hurricane Insurance Information Center Opens in Florida
- National Union Fire Introduces New Professional Liability Policy for Consultants
August 20, 2004
August 19, 2004
- IRC: Auto Injury Victims Hiring an Attorney Less Likely to Be Satisfied with Total Payment
- NAMIC Reviews State Efforts on Legal Reforms
- J.D. Power Study: Satisfaction High for Auto Insurance Consumers Using the Internet
August 18, 2004
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Approves $500 Million St Paul Travelers Asbestos-Related Settlement
- FEMA Says Home, Business Cleanup Should Not Be Delayed Following Storms
- I.I.I. Estimates Insurers Will Pay $7.4 Billion for Charley
August 17, 2004
August 16, 2004
- Best: Majority of Insurers Will Meet Charley Commitments; Industry Not to Be Significantly Weakened
- OSHA Distributes Alert on the Dangers Involved with Cleanup, Recovery from Hurricanes
- RMS Revises Hurricane Charley's Insured Loss Estimate to Around $5 Billion
- Charley Represents Material Loss, Fitch Says
August 15, 2004
August 13, 2004
- ACE USA Offers Evacuation Coverage
- RMS: Hurricane Charley Insured Losses Could Top $15 Billion as Storm Moves
August 12, 2004
- RMS: Direct Charley Hit Losses Could Top $10 Billion
- eDirectGlass Obtains GLAXIS-Enabled Certification
- PCI Rebuts Wall Street Journal TRIA Article
- GreenWood International Promotes Pair
August 11, 2004
August 10, 2004
- DRI Calls on Congress for 2-Year Extension of TRIA
- Farmers Insurance Cautions Vehicle Owners on Windshield Replacement Scams
- Liberty Mutual/SADD Teen Driving Study Reports Kids Follow Lead of Parents
- Visitors to U.S. Offered Health Coverage
August 9, 2004
August 6, 2004
- NAIC Agrees to Changes in Public Adjuster Licensing Model Act
- American Re Unveils Q2 Report
- OSHA Urges Federal Employees to Buckle Up
August 5, 2004
- The Hartford Reports Q2 Net Income of $433 Million
- ServiceMaster Clean, First Notice Systems Team to Mitigate Water Damage Claims
August 4, 2004
The Expanding Ability of an Insurer to Recoup Costs Expended for Uncovered Claims- Allstate Notes Importance of Renter's Insurance as Moving Season Kicks Into High Gear
- Survey: No Relief from Litigation for Big Firms
August 3, 2004
August 2, 2004
August 1, 2004