National News
News for September 2005
September 30, 2005
September 29, 2005
- S&P Studies Impact of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita on Several Sectors
- Fireman's Fund Reports Single Deductible on Katrina, Rita Claims
- National Poll Says Americans Back High-Visibility Crackdowns on DUI
- AAA Advises: 'Be Ready. Be Set. Be Focused.' for Drive Safely Work Week
September 28, 2005
- AIR Worldwide Reports More than 35% of Insured Value of Properties in Gulf, East Coast States in Coastal Counties
- Airborne Laser Mapping Shows Katrina's Impact on Coast
- Guy Carpenter Unveils CAT Mapping Tool to Assess Katrina Losses
- ADP ClaimsFlo Salvage Network Automating Communications for Carriers, Salvors
- SISCO Connects to Coalition America Through Acclamation Systems' EDI Solution
September 27, 2005
- Katrina May Leave a Trail of Lemons for Car Buyers
- Actuaries Say Med-Mal Report Misled the Public
- GAB Robins Names TransPaC Solutions as Preferred Provider for Recovery Services
September 26, 2005
September 23, 2005
- EQECAT: Preliminary Insured Loss Estimates from Hurricane Rita Could be $9-$18 Billion
- Best Reacts on Potential Exposure to Rita
- AIA: Consumer Groups' Warnings Off Base in Wake of Hurricane Katrina
- RMS Model Reports Increased Risk of Extreme U.S. Terrorism Losses Over Next 5 Years
September 22, 2005
September 21, 2005
- ISO ClaimSearch Issues Guidelines to Those Insurers Reporting Katrina Claims
- Physicians Mutual Waives Cancellation Policy, Extends Grace Periods for Katrina Victims
- SBA Provides Home Disaster Loans to Homeowners and Renters Following Hurricane
- ASA Reminds Residents, Business Owners Tips on Getting Disaster-Related Items Appraised
September 20, 2005
- An Open Letter to the Insurance Industry Seeking Assistance for Independent Agents Devastated from Hurricane Katrina
- NFIP Reports Simplified Adjustment Process for Policyholders Impacted by Katrina
- NAF Offering Natural Disaster Insurance ADR Program
- Administaff Renews Workers' Comp Program
- CNA, NFSI Partner to Reduce Slip-and-Fall Accidents
- Worker Death at St. Thomas Plant Leads to Fines
September 19, 2005
- U.S. Chamber Says Litigation Outbreak Will Slow Katrina Recovery Efforts
- Fitch: Mold Back as U.S. CMBS Issue After Katrina
- The Hartford Offering Quick Claim Payment Solutions for Victims of Katrina
- Conseco Notes Special Outreach to Policyholders Impacted by Katrina
- Beazley Unveils New EPLI Policy for Mid-Sized Businesses with up to 10,000 Employees
September 16, 2005
- IBHS: Several Steps Key to Small Business Recovery from Disasters
- NTSB: Transportation Fatalities Fall in 2004
- Drivers in 15 States Pay In Excess of $1,000 for Automobile Coverage
- ASSE Donates to Katrina Relief Efforts
- MS/B Promotes Caramanno to Sr. Vice President
September 15, 2005
- NADA Unveils 10 Tips for Consumers in Spotting Flood-Damaged Vehicles
- Industry Opens Hurricane Insurance Information Center
A Primer on the Increased Risk of Harm for Insurers from Pharmaceuticals
September 14, 2005
- Congress Boosts Flood Program Borrowing to Cope with Katrina Claims
- Deloitte Leader Says Hurricane Katrina Underscores Need for Business Contingency Plans
- HCC Estimates Katrina Loss at $160M
- DKI Sponsors Katrina Relief Drive
- Survey Says Employee Health Benefits Continue Steady Decline Since 2000
- PCI Urges Appeals Court to Rehear Case
- Marshall & Swift / Boeckh Makes Appointments
September 13, 2005
- Survey Reveals Bikers' Concern as Motorcycle Theft Rates Increase
- American Physicians to Waive Liability Premiums for Katrina Volunteers
- GAB Robins Forms Alliance with TechHealth
September 12, 2005
- SickofLawsuits.org's NEC Reports Americans' Concerns About Lawsuit Abuse and Healthcare
- Identity Theft Insurance Appeals to Young Adults
- RTW Partners with First Notice Systems' Solution
September 9, 2005
- FEMA's Brown Being Taken Off Hurricane Katrina Operations
- RMS: Katrina Estimated Insured Losses at $40-$60B
- Following Katrina Devastation, Consumers Urged to Review Homeowners' Coverage
- ISO Plays Role in Developing Premises Security Document to Make Buildings Safer
- Excess Lines Claims Annual Conference Sept. 21-24
September 8, 2005
September 7, 2005
- Rebuilding Gulf Coast Areas Could Take Years in Katrina's Aftermath
- GEICO Response Teams Helping Katrina Victims
- NIAG to Utilize ProcessClaims' Solution for Management
September 6, 2005
- Report Says U.S. Insurance Industry Loses More than $16B in 2004 on Auto Premium Rating Error
- New Orleans-based GEB Insurance Weathered Katrina; Taking Claims in a Mobile Emergency Unit in Baton Rouge
- Insurers Offer Post-Storm Recovery Tips
- Aon Warns of Agribusiness Hits in Wake of Katrina
- ARC Notes Family Links Registry Following Katrina
- Travelers Notes Locations for Mobile Claim Headquarters in Katrina Recovery Area
- Liberty Mutual Suspends Billing for Katrina Victims
- Sizeler Reports Minimal Katrina Storm Damage
- The Hartford, Target Insurance Services Offering New Lawyers Professional Liability Product
- Sedgwick CMS Holdings to Explore Strategic Options
September 4, 2005
September 2, 2005
- Hundreds of Adjusters Traveling Toward Damaged Areas, But Have Few Places to Stay
- Fitch: Katrina May be Most Costly U.S. Insured Loss Ever
- Industry Reaches Out to Lead Hurricane Katrina Recovery Efforts
- NAMIC 'Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund' to Aid the American Red Cross
- DKI Backs American Red Cross Efforts for Gulf Coast
- Farmers Claims Teams Assisting Katrina Victims
- AIG Sets up Toll-Free Number for Katrina Claimants
September 1, 2005
- Congress Considers Emergency Session Regarding Hurricane Aid; Economy Takes Hit
- Best: Most Insurers Will Meet Hurricane Katrina's Financial Commitments
- FEMA Warns Residents to be Careful in Hiring Contractors Following Katrina
- Identity Theft 911 Warns of Katrina Scams
- Flood Insurance Tips Offered Following Katrina
- Equipment Protection Needed in Flood Recovery Process
- NFPA: Vehicle Fires Figure Significantly in Fire Death