National News
News for February 2007
February 28, 2007
- Industry: Federal Terrorism Insurance Still Vital to National Security
- More Than Half of Adults Could Not Meet Expenses If They Became Disabled, Survey Shows
February 27, 2007
- Reinsurance Proposal: Big Effect on Collateral, Limited Effect on Ratings
- Disasters, Healthcare Challenges Spell Jobs for Actuaries
- SNL Financial Now Offers MarshBerry Research Reports Online
February 26, 2007
- State Farm Moves to Bar Judge from Ruling on Katrina Class Action
- U.S. House Panel to Meet in N.Y. March 5 on Terrorism Insurance
- Mexican Trucks to Travel Deeper into U.S. Roads; Safety Advocates Say Move Endangers Motorists
February 23, 2007
- More Catastrophe-Related Laws Enacted in 2006, Survey Shows
- Government's Criminal Cases Against Specialist Stock Traders Falter
- U.S. Plans Shift in Meat, Poultry Plant Inspections
- FBI Says Stock Options Fraud Cases Aim for Level Playing Field
February 22, 2007
- NCCI: Measuring the Factors Driving Medical Severity
- Equipment Breakdown Coverage Now Offered in Homeowners Program
- New Handbook Offers Tips for Mitigating E-Lawyering Risks
February 21, 2007
- Insurers Hail Supreme Court's Curtailing of Punitive Damages
- Federal Class Action Filings Plummet But Settlement Amounts Rise
- Royal Sun U.S. Buyout Can Proceed Subject to Conditions
February 20, 2007
- Chicago Exchange, Carvill Ready Hurricane Futures for Insurers
- RMS Releases Risk Model for Influenza Pandemic
February 16, 2007
February 15, 2007
- ConAgra Voluntarily Recalls Peanut Butter for Possible Salmonella Contamination
- Allstate Says It Paid Katrina Claims of Type State Farm Denied
- Insurer Agrees to Extend Deadline for Holocaust Victims' Claims
February 14, 2007
February 13, 2007
- St. Paul Travelers Changes Name to Travelers; Reunites with Red Umbrella
- Insurance Company Run-Off Management Strategies Face Obstacles, Study Says
- Firm Vows to Replace Weather Insurance with Online Risk Tool
- Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Hosts Club100 Dinner
February 12, 2007
The Commissioners Series: Ala.'s Bell, NAIC President, Pursues Strategic Plan- Air Tour Operators Face Stricter U.S. Safety Standards
- TJX Facing Multi-State Probe, Mounting Lawsuits Over Data Breach
- Chrysler Group Recalls Dodge Ram Pickups
February 9, 2007
- Doctors Suspect Insurers' Rankings Measure Cost, Not Quality
- Agents Welcome Windstorm Debate; Insurers Warn Against Subsidies
- National Safety Group Supports 2008 OSHA Budget
- Insurance Skills Center Announces New Construction Designation
February 8, 2007
February 7, 2007
- A Computer Hacker Strikes Every 39 Seconds, Warns U. of Md. Study
- Competition to Recognize "Best of the Best" in Insurance Marketing
- Insurance Skills Center Hosts Contractors & Builders Conference
February 6, 2007
- 2.3 Million Maytag Dishwashers Recalled
- Edwards Calls for Universal Health Care Coverage
- LMC Capital Names Carico SVP
- Ford Vehicles Receive Top Scores in Crash Tests
February 5, 2007
- Levees in 27 States at Risk of Failing; Could Trigger Flood Insurance Mandate
- Industry Forecast Predicts Slower Premium Growth, But Underwriting Profit in 2007 and 2008
- Royal & Sun Management Buyout Clears Hurdle; Final OK Expected
- City Disaster Teams Share Lessons from Terrorist Attacks
- For NFL Pros, Retirement Often Means Tackling Health Woes
- Darwin Adds Managed Care E&O Risk Management Program
February 2, 2007
- Report: ID Theft Down; Key Risk Factors Include Age, Income
- U.S. Judge Weighs Holocaust Victims' Settlement with Italian Insurer
February 1, 2007