National News
News for January 2008
January 31, 2008
- Judge Sentences Milberg Weiss Lawyer for Class-Action Kickbacks
- What Consumers Should Know When Faced with a Loss
- Vegas Hotel Fire: Could Have Caused Insured Losses of $75 Million
- Allstate 4Q Profit Falls 37% as Calif. Wildfire Losses Top $300M
- S&P: P/C 'Reserve Adequacy' Criteria
- Stuckey & Co. Answers When Business is Liable for Blogs, Email, RSS Feeds
- Former Staffer Says Hofstra Football Players Harassed Her
- Chubb Joins Renewable Energy, Green Building Groups
January 30, 2008
- Hurricane Center Names New Director
- Arthur J. Gallagher to Sell Reinsurance Unit, Ireland Brokerage; Layoff 400
- Ratings Recap: Liberty Mutual, Unum, Baldwin & Lyons
January 29, 2008
- AIG Pays $12.5M to Settle with States Over Bid-Rigging Allegations
- Volkswagen Recalls 27,000 Golf, Jetta Diesels
- For 2007, Hanover Reports P/C Earnings Up 20%; Premiums Up 5%
- Insurance Journal's Wells Publishing Named a Top Company to Work For
January 28, 2008
- Claims Software and Web Centers to Aid Adjusters' Efficiency in 2008
- U.S. Proposes Stronger Car Roofs to Withstand Rollovers
- List of Defendants Growing in Suit Against Countrywide Financial
- Gender-Bias Class Action Against GE by Former Counsel Advances
January 25, 2008
- District of Columbia to Appeal FEMA Flood Zone Maps
- Shares in US Bond Insurers Rise on Bailout Hopes
- Democrats Blast FDA Labeling Rule as Product Liability Shield for Drug Makers
- Ratings Recap: Concord Re, Doctor's Co., ACUITY, Alfa Group
January 24, 2008
- Investment Corp. Shares Plunge After it Says Claims Could Reach $2B in 2008
- House Passes Flood Insurance Reform Legislation
January 23, 2008
- U.S. Releases New Disaster Response and Recovery Plan
- Supreme Court Turns Away Suit Against Banks by Enron Investors
January 22, 2008
- Auto Glass Techs Seek World Title
- Supreme Court to Rule Whether Disability Insurer in Conflict of Interest
- Teacher, Gypsy, Even an Insurance Agent Make Fraud Hall of Shame List
- Ratings Roundup: Ambac, Prospect Medical, First American Title
- AAA Says Many Children Still Not in Safety Seats
January 18, 2008
- Supreme Court Stoneridge Ruling Adds to Setbacks for U.S. Investors
- House Democrats Pass Mine Safety Bill Despite Bush Veto Threat
- Ratings Recap: Harleysville, TIG Specialty, Co-Operative, Crusader, Pacific Star
- AAA Calls Child Safety Laws Inadequate
January 17, 2008
- Loss Expert Strawn Anticipates Mild 2008 Property Claims Environment
- III Issues Early Bird Forecast for 2008
- Popcorn Eater Sues Kroger Claiming Flavoring Caused Lung Ailment
- New Federal Mine Safety Legislation up for Vote
- S&P: Allstate's Ratings Unaffected by Florida Suspension
- Former Hilton CEO Joins AIG's Board
- Conning Research: Medical Malpractice Poised for Long-Term Stability
January 16, 2008
- Tort Trends Likely to Remain Stable in 2008, Finds I.I.I. Survey
- States Prevail Over Industry with Tougher Chemical Security Laws
- Who Is Best Prepared for a Disaster?
- Fitch Affirms AIG, Subs 'AA' Ratings
- S&P Affirms, Withdraws Westport Ratings after Merger with Employers Re
January 15, 2008
- Supreme Court Limits Investors' Securities Lawsuits
- Pickups, Hybrids Most Expensive Vehicles to Insure
- Ratings Recap: Verlan, ACMAT, Heritage, Alfa, Petroleum Marketers, Berkshire (Debt), Consumers, ACA Financial
- Advisen: Subprime Writedowns Trigger Avalanche of Lawsuits
- Medical Malpractice Poised for Long-Term Stability
January 14, 2008
- Fan Sues Yankees Over Steroids, Says Issue Akin to 'Fraud'
- ISO: Insurers to Pay $6.5 Billion in 2007 Catastrophe Claims
- Giuliani Says Sept. 11 is a Reason Why He Supports Insurance Fund
- Executives See Moderate P/C Insurance Growth in 2008
- Survey: Prices Continue to Drop for Commercial Lines Market
January 11, 2008
- Insurers Defend Profits; Deny They Overcharge, Under-deliver on Home, Auto Policies
- Regulators Address The Politics of Underwriting
- N.Y. Judge Rules Evidence in Celebrex Case Unreliable
- Workers' Comp Writer Employers Holdings to Acquire AmCOMP
- Ratings Roundup: Tailwind/Northwind – Unum Group, GMAC
- GAO Report Cites Weaknesses in IRS Information Security Systems
January 10, 2008
- AIG Insurer to Pay $42.5M to Cleanup Sites of Bankrupt Underwear Company
- $175M Holocaust Insurance Settlement with Generali Moves Forward
- Despite Higher Costs, Insurers Encourage 'Green' Rebuilding of Homes
- Best Places North Pointe Subsidiaries Ratings Under Review/Positive
January 9, 2008
- Proformance Insurance Appoints Thomas Glowacki as Vice President of Claims
- Trial Opens for Five Former Gen Re, AIG Executives
- ISO Expands Predictive Analytics Offerings
- A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Allstate and Subsidiaries
January 8, 2008
- S&P: TRIPRA's Passage Keeps U.S. Commercial Lines Outlook Stable
- Ratings Roundup: Transcontinental, Great Lakes
- Stanard, Fox Partner With Insight Catastrophe Group
- Proformance Insurance Appoints Glowacki as V.P. of Claims
January 7, 2008
- Buffett's Role Disputed As Former Execs Head To Trial
- S.C. Dog Food Maker to Pay $3.1 Million Settlement after Pet Deaths
- CSX Railroad Charged with 199 Safety Violations in 23 States
- Statistics Based on Atlantic Hurricane Activity Can Overestimate Risk
- S&P Revises Swett & Crawford's Rating Outlook to Negative
- Maker of Tainted Dog Food Agrees to $3.1 Million Settlement
- Swett & Crawford Names Dyson Sr. VP
January 4, 2008
January 3, 2008