National News
News for November 2004
November 30, 2004
- FEMA Notes Record Aid for 2004 Hurricane Season Response
- Bankruptcy Court Approves Halliburton Asbestos Insurance Settlement Agreements
- Study Finds Medical Costs Driving Up Auto Injury Claims
November 29, 2004
- CPSC Chairman Warns of Previously Recalled Toys as Holiday Shoppers Descend on Stores
- ASSE Offers Tips to Avoid Snowplow Mishaps
- AIG Specialty WC Expands Web site Capabilities
- Fire Departments Get Assist in Form of Grants
November 26, 2004
- Holidays Bring Added Threat of Home Fires
- ACE INA Makes Pair of Appointments in Government Affairs and Legal Unit
- Technology Can Preserve Records in Disaster
November 24, 2004
- S&P Revises Outlook on Hartford PC to Negative; Cites Spitzer Probe
- FEMA to Provide Nearly $7.8 Million to Guam for Mitigation Following Storm
- CPSC Burn Center Reporting System Says Gasoline, Other Flammable Liquids Often Involved in Kids' Clothing-Related Burns
November 23, 2004
- Study: LTC Claims Up 415% Since 1996
- S&P Lowers Credit Ratings on MMC
- ILCA Elects 2004-2005 Exec. Committee
- Diebold Offers RiskWatch for Assessing Hazards
November 22, 2004
- Mutual Risk Management Reports Hancock Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Denied
- Mixed Results Abound from Serious Workplace Injury Study
- RMS Provides Risk Analysis for Securitization of Hurricane, Earthquake Risk by the Hartford FSG
- FEMA to Provide More than $24 Million to Guam for Mitigation Following Supertyphoon
- Feds Put Brake on More Direct-to-Consumer Crop Insurance Pending Further Review
- Travelers Sponsors Fire Safety Documentary
November 19, 2004
- Best Study Finds P/C Industry "Well Capitalized;" 21.8% Increase in Surplus
- CNA Financial Corp., Subs Have Ratings Affirmed
- GM's OnStar Aiding Police Nationwide in Locating, Recovering Stolen Vehicles
November 18, 2004
- AHIP Survey Sees Worker Challenges in Disabilities
- P.R. Farmers, Ranchers Urged to Register for Federal Disaster Assistance
- Schinnerer Publishes Risk Management Guide
November 17, 2004
- RIC Reports Restaurants 'Slipping and Tripping' Their Way to Potential Financial Disaster
- W.R. Grace Reorganization Includes Asbestos Fund
November 16, 2004
November 15, 2004
- Progressive Outlines Extremes People Visit in Undertaking Insurance Fraud
- Interns' Medical Errors Affected by Work Schedules
- Nationwide Estimates Florida Hurricane Losses at $850 Million Pre-Tax
- AIG Private Client Group Unveils Flood Coverage for Homeowner Policies in Several States
- Farmers Survey Says Some Drivers Have the Rage
November 12, 2004
November 11, 2004
- I.I.I. Advises Homeowners to be Properly Insured
- NTSB Backs Greater Oversight of Drivers with High-Risk Medical Conditions
- Accidental Tourist, Cruise Ship Don't See Eye to Eye
November 10, 2004
- Minnesota, Louisiana at Different Ends of Health Spectrum Following Survey
- PCI Seeks November Vote on Class Action Reform
- ProcessClaims Renews Agreement with AIG for Domestic Personal Lines Claims
November 9, 2004
- Insurance Paid $20 Billion, More Than Half of Total Compensation to 9/11 Victims, Rand Study Finds
- Marsh to Lay Off 3,000 in Cost-Cutting Move
- Farmers: Speedy Drivers Ignore Safety Statistics
- Safety Group Seeks Tire Expiration Date
November 8, 2004
- Home Injuries More Serious than Previously Realized
- Allstate Lists Repair Quality Rankings
- Hurricane Losses Have $816 Million Impact on Berkshire's Q3 Earnings
- ADP Expands Shop Reports Service
November 5, 2004
- CARH Makes Renewed Call to Action Following Election
- IBHS Notes Strategic Partnerships at Conference
November 4, 2004
- EQECAT Unveils First Probalistic U.S. Wildfire, Flood Models for P/C Industry
- Fitch Affirms Safeco P/C Group Ratings; Outlook Stable
- Canal Insurance Deploys Guidewire Systems
November 3, 2004
- Four More Years for Bush; Kerry Concedes in Phone Call to President
- AMA Pleased with Bush Re-election; Looks Forward to Pushing Forward Medical Liability Reform
- Incumbent Commissioners Join Bush in Return to Office
- AIR Analysis Says 2004 Hurricane Season Not So Unusual After All
- National Union Fire Insurance Co. Unveils New EPLI
November 2, 2004
- HSB Unveils Portfolio EPL
- ADP Claims Services Group Unveils Estimate Check, ADP Shop Reports to Shoplink
November 1, 2004
