National News
News for June 2006
June 30, 2006
- Congress Raises Penalties for Oil Spills on Waterways
- New Drug Makers' Labeling Could Limit Product Liability
- Aon Corp. to Sell Warranty Group
June 29, 2006
- States Lack Controls Over Workers' Comp Drug Costs
- House Advances Federal Flood Bill
- USI Holdings Loses 'Landmark' Copyright Dispute with Publisher
- Trident Rolls Out Environmental Impairment Liability Product
June 28, 2006
- U.S. P/C Industry Posts Record 1Q Profits; Net Gain on Underwriting Rises Nearly 21%
- Supreme Court to Hear States' Case Against EPA Over Climate Change
- Uninsured Drivers Increasing; Vary by State; Miss. Highest, Maine Lowest
- Bogardus Named 2006 IMCA Golden Torch Award Recipient
June 27, 2006
June 26, 2006
- Court Upholds Auto Recalls by Region
- Jury Gets First Welding Fumes Case
- Insurer Group Sets Policy on Natural Disaster Issues
June 23, 2006
- Insurance Industry Pay Increases Running Slightly Above Others
- U.S. Supreme Court Backs Worker in Retaliation Claim Against Employer
- Galioto Named East Senior Executive for AIG
June 22, 2006
- Federal Insurance Antitrust Exemption: Insurer, Consumer Friend or Foe?
- Bush Plan to Dismantle Energy Worker Safety Unit Comes Under Fire
- U.S. Supreme Court Won't Hear Holocaust Claim Case
- Data Brokers Brace for New Scrutiny by Congress
- ACE USA Report Details Consumer Costs in Extreme Weather Disasters
June 20, 2006
- Brokers Support New Federal Bill to Reform Surplus Lines Insurance Regulation
- Supreme Court: Workers Comp Premiums Not Priority in Bankruptcy
- CEOs, Concerned About Capacity and Pricing, Stress Underwriting Discipline
Workplace Bullies May Be Next On Insurers' Watchlist, Insurance Journal Reports- IRS Issues Tax Guidance for Hurricane Victims, Extends Filing Deadlines
- CPCU Institutes Select Miller as New President
- AIG Says Computer Theft in Midwest Contains Personal Info of Thousands
- Study Shows 'Side' Air Bags Improve Passenger Safety
June 19, 2006
- Insurers Expanding Public Access to Medical Cost Information
- Best Lowers Folksamerica Re Ratings
- Starr Aviation Agency and Chubb Enter Into Underwriting Agreement
- Swett & Crawford Names Moylan CFO
- National Advisory Group Revises Homeowners Forms, Endorsements
- ING Names New President, CEO of Trust USA
June 16, 2006
- GoodWorks Extends Charitable Reach to National Accounts with HRH
- Hartford Resolves Equitas Claims, Completes Review; S&P Comments
- ACE USA Launches Commercial Policy for Life Sciences Industry
June 15, 2006
- Car Crash Death Rate for Seniors, Already High, Expected to Rise
- OxyContin Maker Settles with Insurer
- Former Tyco Shareholders Certified in Class Action Suit
- Catastrophe Claims Cards Latest Option for Accessing Insurance Funds
- XL Specialty Targets Armored Car Industry with Multi-Line Program
- Gales Creek Offers Community Development Program to Agents
June 14, 2006
June 13, 2006
- States Report Progress on Market Conduct Exam Reforms
- Rand Study: Small Public Firms Felt Effects of Sarbanes-Oxley
- Study: Stability Control Technology Could Reduce Fatal Crashes
- Congress To Be Warned of Increasing Natural Catastrophe Risk
- Progressive Direct Names Sauerland as President
June 12, 2006
- Del. Supreme Court Upholds Decision in Disney Shareholder Lawsuit
- Regulators Propose New Standards for Title Insurance and Annuity Products
June 9, 2006
June 8, 2006
- Treasury Secretary Nominee Paulson Backed Terrorism Reinsurance Plan
- S&P Alters Approach to Gauging Insurers' Terrorism Exposure
- White House Vows to Retain Nuclear Workers' Benefit Program
- Fireman's Fund Announces Surface Water and Flood Coverage
- Snoring Costs Over $88 Billion in Lost Productivity, Health Care Costs
- Cadillac Escalade Most Likely to be Stolen; Lancer Evolution Next in Line
- Safety Seats More Effective in Preventing Death than Seat Belts
June 7, 2006
- Despite Understanding Risk, Drivers Gab Away on Cell Phones
- Survey: Lack of Confidence in Cyber Security Has Economic, Political Effects
- S&P Puts ERAC on CreditWatch
- Hearn Named Willis Re CEO; Millwater Remains Chairman
June 6, 2006
- Earnings High For U.S. Commercial Lines Insurers, S&P Reports
- Back-Over Injuries to Children Greater with Trucks, Minivans
- Big I's Rusbuldt Blasts Compensation Settlements, Raises Bar on Agent Market Share in IJ Magazine
- Acordia Names Sorensen National Program Practice Leader
- Markel, American Camp Association Partner to Study Camp Safety
June 5, 2006
June 4, 2006
- FedEx Drivers Awarded $61 Million in Racial Bias Case; FedEx to Appeal
- Ex-Tyco CEO Kozlowski Seeks Insurance Broker's Documents
- Supreme Court Upholds Marine Contractor Widow's Right to Sue
- Jury Chosen for Seventh Vioxx Trial
June 2, 2006
- Does an Auto Accident Affect the Insured's Ability to Reinstate an Auto Liability Policy?
- Andrade to Lead The Hartford's P&C Claims
June 1, 2006
- U.S. and Insurers Can Withstand Hurricanes Without Taxpayer Funds, Says Lloyd's U.S.
- High Court Agrees to Hear Appeal in $80M Tobacco Case Settlement
- Sport Utilities Improve Rollover Safety
- A.M. Best: A 'Mega-Cat' Hurricane Would Be Fatal to Some Insurers
- Supreme Court Trims Government Whistle-blower Rights
- Cities Viewed as Targets to Receive Counterterrorism Grants
- Hanover Insurance Group Rates Positive Outlook, Say S&P
- Markel Subsidiary Appoints Blazer as VP, Chief Administrative Officer