National News
News for July 2007
July 31, 2007
- Tort Reformers Aid D.C. Dry Cleaner Sued Over Misplaced Pants
- Safeco Reports Q2 Income of $186.4 Million
- Zurich's Haugh Named COO, Global Unit North America
- Arch Names Vonnahme EVP Surety; Schmalz to Retire
July 30, 2007
- Vioxx Federal Judge Sees 2008 Focus on Stroke Cases
- What is Future of Shrinking U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission?
July 26, 2007
- One-Third on Coast Will Resist Evacuation, Says Harvard Survey
- Court Throws Out Rules on Extended Hours for Truckers
July 25, 2007
- Terror Insurance Act Moves Forward in House with Lowered Event Triggers
- Pro Sports Grapples with Keeping Fans Close to Action But Safe
July 24, 2007
July 23, 2007
- Study: Workers' Comp Losses Growing Despite Claims Frequency Fall
- After Formaldehyde Complaints, FEMA to Test Air Quality in Trailers
- Botulism Scare Prompts Voluntary Castleberry Recall
July 20, 2007
- Public Supports Automated Traffic Enforcement, Study Says
- Allstate 2nd Quarter Earnings Rise 16 Percent, Fall Short of Estimates
- FTC Finds Use of Credit Helps Consumers, Insurer Group Says
- Enron to Receive $149 Million as Part of Lawsuit Settlement
- MarshBerry Names Plasket VP, Agency/Broker Division
July 19, 2007
- 2006 Katrina-Related Recoveries Affect CSX's Bottom Line in 2007
- Sonic Claims Sylvania Signs Caused Fires at Restaurants
July 18, 2007
- Safeco Announces New Sale Regions, Field Leadership
- Willis Reports Reveals Research on At-Work Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Regulators Testifiy before Congress in Support of All-Perils Policy
July 17, 2007
July 16, 2007
- Securities Class Actions Continue to Drop, Stanford Study Finds
- Report: U.S. Slow in Delivering Benefits for Volunteer Firefighters' Families
- U.S. Senate Panel Weighs Funding for Weather Satellites
July 13, 2007
July 12, 2007
- FBI Data Mining Targets Include Insurance Fraud Suspects
- Former National Hurricane Center Directors Discuss Tough Position
- Potentially Flammable Air Filter Prompts Nissan to Recall 140,000 Altimas
- Lawyer to Plead Guilty in Class Action Kickback Scheme
- Zurich Introduces Online Surety Bond Validating System
July 11, 2007
July 10, 2007
- Hurricane Center Chief Reassigned After Staff Called for His Removal
- U.S. P/C Insurers' Paid $2.1 Billion for 2d Quarter Catastrophes
- Survey: Consumers Rank USAA Tops in Service
July 9, 2007
- A.M. Best: P/C Industry Posts 1Q Underwriting Profit
- Staff Revolt Shakes U.S. National Hurricane Center
- GAO: Identity Theft Cases Limited Compared to Breaches
- Study Links Executive Stock Options to Higher Financial Fraud
- BISYS Tri-City Brokerage Launches Environmental Practice
- Willis, The Sullivan Group Form Strategic Alliance
- e2Value Partners with RSMeans
July 6, 2007
- Mattress Manufacturers Awake to New U.S. Flammability Standards
- Travelers Settles ACandS Asbestos Claims for $365 Million Net
- Ratings Recap: Assurant
July 5, 2007
- Commerce Department to Probe Readiness of National Hurricane Center
- U.S. Mine Agency Admits Shortcomings, Vows Safety Steps
- Ratings Recap: OHIC; Hanover; DTRIC
- Real Time Campaign Sees Real Results, Supporters Say
July 2, 2007