National News
News for November 2005
November 30, 2005
- 15 States Cited by Safety Groups as Deadliest for Drunken Driving
- Consumer WATCHdogs Identify Worst Toys for Kids' Safety with 2005 List
November 29, 2005
- Wilma's $6 Billion Cost to Insurers Raises Industry's Catastrophe Loss Total to Record $50 Billion
- GEICO Provides More Financial Support to Katrina Relief Groups
- Verastar Savannah Schedules Inaugural Auction for Dec. 9
November 28, 2005
- Industry Leaders Call for Reform Following 2005 Hurricane Season
- Kingsway Taps The Robert Plan to Manage Auto Assigned Risk in U.S.
November 25, 2005
- S&P Sees No Effect on Alea's Ratings Following Sale of Renewal Rights
- New Lighting Technologies Could Reduce 2,300 Pedestrian Fatalities
- OSHA Forms Alliance with Altec
November 23, 2005
- Proper Steps Necessary When Filing a Flood Insurance Claim
- Choice of Medical Care Provider Affects Costs, Outcomes for Injured Workers
- CCC Names New President
November 22, 2005
Big 'I' Leader Says Hurricane Response 'Too Slow;' Hails Flood Reform, TRIA Progress- NCOIL Panel Addresses Lessons Learned from Disasters
- Legislators Adopt Aftermarket Crash Parts Resolution
- PIA Campaigns on TRIA, NFIP Claims for Flood Victims
- FEMA Extends Hotel Deadline in 10 States After Sharp Criticism
- State Farm Warns Frozen Pipes Cause Billions in Damage
November 21, 2005
- SPS Temporaries, Pair of Clients to Pay Up to $580,000 in Class Action Litigation Settlement with EEOC
- Diversified Product Inspections Exhibits at Pair of National Conventions
November 20, 2005
- Congress Raises Flood Insurance Program Borrowing to $18.5 Billion to Cover Claims
- The Hartford Backs U.S. Senate's Decision to Extend TRIA
- EFI Global Responds to Largest Number of Hurricane Assignments Ever
- PCI: Developments of NCOIL Meeting Strike Practical Balance
November 18, 2005
November 17, 2005
- Disaster Recovery Officials on the Prowl for Fraudulent Claims
- NADA Proposing Steps to Protect Consumers from Purchasing Damaged Vehicles Following Storms
- Hurricanes Rita, Katrina Impact Progressive's October Results
- Chubb Unveils Identity Restoration Service with Identity Theft 911
November 16, 2005
- Several States Hit as Tornadoes Tear Up Midwest, Southeast
- St. Paul Travelers: Initial Wilma Losses About $220M After Tax
- Liberty Mutual Manages Workers' Comp Using Group Health Analysis
- FEMA Pushing Dec. 1 Motel Check-Out for 53,000 Hurricane Families
- U.S. Needs National Catastrophe Insurance Program, Insurance Commissioners Say
- Designated Federal Aid Mainly for Damaged Infrastructure in Puerto Rico
- Gulf Coast Firm Unveils Law Weblog for Hurricane-Affected Areas
- Head Injuries at Top of Accident Insurance Claims List
- Donegal Insurance Group Chooses Guidewire ClaimCenter System
- iDashboards Develops Business Intelligence Solution for Pioneer State
- Compli Unveils Auto Dealer Liability Management System
November 15, 2005
- FEMA Helping Families Settle into Long-Term Housing After Hurricanes Katrina, Rita
- NTSB Acting Chair: Passenger Ferries Need an Aggressive Safety Management System
- DriveCam Unveils Managed Services to Mitigate Fleet Risk
November 14, 2005
- AIR Worldwide: Significant Quality Issues with Insurers' Exposure Data
- athenahealth Offering Disaster-Proof Revenue Cycle Management Services for Hurricane Victims
- Driving Public Reminded to Prepare Car, Insurance for Winter
November 11, 2005
- Big 'I' Unveils Comprehensive Flood Reform Agenda
- President Declares Major Disaster for Puerto Rico After October Storms
November 10, 2005
- Officials Warn of Mold Following Hurricane or Floods
- New Web-Distributed IDP Claim-It Handles all P/C Lines
November 9, 2005
- President Declares Major Disaster for the Mariana Islands
- Allstate Unveils Advocacy Campaign to Alert Americans to Catastrophes
- Pitfalls in Valuation Can Be Detrimental to Stability, Advises GE Solutions
November 8, 2005
- CPCU Society Annual Meeting Attendees Gain Insight at Hurricane Katrina Seminar
- Katrina, Rita Hit James River in Q3
- Benfield Inks Deal for Use of EQECAT's U.S. Wildfire Modeling Capabilities
November 7, 2005
- ISO: Q3 Insured Losses of $40.8 Billion an All-Time Record
- Federal Officials Begin Call Outs to Hurricane-Ravaged Areas
- State Farm Sued Over Salvaged Auto Settlement with 49 States
- Mold May be Especially Dangerous for Children, Pregnant Women and Elderly
- Teen Driving Study Sees Need for Addressing Attitudes, Peer Influences - Not Just Rules and Skills
November 6, 2005
November 4, 2005
November 3, 2005
- Hurricane Disaster Victims Need to Ask for Identification
- N.J. Jury Clears Drugmaker Merck In Vioxx Heart Attack Case
- Conning: Despite Storms and Competition, P&C Outlook is Good
- Chubb's CD-ROM Aiding Businesses Plan for Disaster Recovery
- Avoiding Lemons on the Car Lot Not Only Worry; Proper Insurance a Key
November 2, 2005
- Study Says 8 in 10 American Small Businesses Not Ready for Disaster
- IIABA Offers Tips on Avoiding Insurance Fraud Following a Disaster
- St. Paul Travelers Finalizes Previously Noted Sale of CATRisk Unit
- AIG Names Keogh Sr. VP, Mitrovic Vice President Claims
November 1, 2005