National News
News for October 2007
October 31, 2007
- Supreme Court to Decide on Exxon Valdez Punitive Damages
- Feds Require Financial Firms to Take Identity Theft Prevention Steps
- Congressional Hearing Again Targets Regulatory Reform
- Ratings Roundup: Doctors Company, Old Republic Financial, 21st Century
- Baby Seats Recalled after Reports of Three Skull Fractures
October 30, 2007
- Senators Slam Delay in Nuclear Workers' Compensation Payments
- Guy Carp Partners with WSI Corp. to Assess U.S. Hurricane Risks
October 29, 2007
- Ratings Roundup: Assurant, Dongbu (U.S.), Home Pointe
- Polk and ISO to Integrate ISO Liability Symbols
October 26, 2007
- Insurers Support Bipartisan National Flood Reform Legislation
- Ratings Roundup: Triad Guaranty, Allstate and Affiliates
- British Petroleum to Pay More Than $370M for Violations in U.S.
October 25, 2007
- Banks Allege TJX Under-reported Number Affected by Data Thefts
- House Panel Calls for Holocaust Insurance Policy Disclosure
October 24, 2007
- Homeowners Insurers Not Earning Cost of Capital Despite Rate Increases
- Feds Push for Airline Safety Yields Runway and Training Upgrades
- Report: Meat Plant Reduced Inspections Prior to Recall
- Siesko Partners Offers Services to Insurance Brokers
October 23, 2007
- Brown & Brown Posts 14.8% Third-Quarter Increase
- Survey: MMG of Maine Named Best Ease of Doing Business Performer
- Lexington Waives Deductible for NER Registered Losses
- Bauman Joins Zurich to Lead Captive Strategy Unit
October 22, 2007
- Insurers Oppose N.Y. Reinsurance Collateral Changes
- AIG Opens Trucking Unit
- Ironshore Launches Specialty Construction Division
- AT&T Sues Web Phone Company Vonage for Patent Infringement
October 19, 2007
- House Joins Senate in Passing Rail Safety Bill with Hour Limits
- Best Announces Rating Actions on Munich Re/Midland Acquisition
- Advisory Organization Issues State Filing Compliance Guide
October 18, 2007
- Report: Insurance Initiatives Tackling Climate Change Reach New High
- Survey: Satisfied Buyers of Homeowners Coverage Subscribe to More Than One Policy
October 17, 2007
- Senate Flood Insurance Bill Keeps Current Limits, Omits Wind Coverage
- Top Lawyers Plead Not Guilty to Class Action Kickback Charges
- Pension Funds Get $117.5 Million in Options Backdating Claim
- Mattel Says Fallout from Recalls Could Continue into Holiday Season
- Ratings Roundup: National Financial, HCC, CUNA Mutual
October 16, 2007
October 15, 2007
- Survey Reports Drop in New Lawsuits, Actions Filed Against U.S. Companies
- Rating Recap: Valiant, AXA Insurance
October 14, 2007
October 12, 2007
- Evidence v. Emotion: How Medical Malpractice Screening Panels Work
- Crash Tests: Some Midsize SUVs Perform Worse than Cars
- Workplace Woe: Are Abusive Bosses or Inferior Employees to Blame?
October 11, 2007
- Actuaries Challenged by Terrorism, Natural Catastrophe Insurance Plans
- Property/Casualty Insurers to Pay $1.13 Billion in 3Q Cat Claims
- Judges Clear Way for Wrongful Death Suit Against Blackwater Unit
- Swiss Re Opens U.S. Affiliate of Insurance Run-Off Firm
October 10, 2007
- Actuaries Urged to Watch for Emerging Benzene, Lead, Welding Rod Torts
- RAND Study Finds Taxpayers, Policyholders Benefit from Terrorism Insurance Backstop
- Rating Recap: Guy Carpenter
- Progressive Goes Paperless
October 9, 2007
- Vehicle Theft Drops Again in 2006
- Merck Says First Fla. Jury Finds Vioxx Not Liable for Heart Attack
- Ratings Roundup: CNA, Lincoln, First Protective, Fidelity Fire
- Rochman to Succeed Ryland as IBHS President/CEO
October 5, 2007
- Congressional Report Questions Germ Labs' Security
- Possible Salmonella Prompts Kraft to Recall White Chocolate
- Ratings Roundup: Symetra, Fireman's Fund, Lincoln National
October 4, 2007
- Colorado Forecasters Predict Two Hurricanes in October-November
- Ratings: Atlantic American, Safeco
- Anderson Appointed President of Argonaut Specialty
October 3, 2007
- Report Finds Accidents at Nation's High-Risk Biolabs Increasing
- Holocaust Settlement Delayed by Court Until Class is Notified
October 2, 2007
- Judge Dismises Corruption Charges Against Marsh, Brokers, Insurers
- CRM Holdings Acquires Medical Expense Management
October 1, 2007