National News
News for May 2008
May 30, 2008
- For Emergency Planners, Hurricane Forecasts Have Limited Value
- Families Need to Shop to Find Good Home Coverage
May 29, 2008
- FEMA Emergency Housing Options Include Pre-Fabricated Cottages
- Merck Reports Texas Court Reverses Vioxx Injury Decision
- Best Takes a Number of Rating Actions on AIG and Subsidiaries
- Ratings Recap: Republic Western, Benchmark, Companion, Auto Owners, LEMIC, Clearwater, Nodak
- U.S. Product Safety Commission Recalls Sweatshirts, Toy Cell Phones
May 28, 2008
- Viacom Copyright Suit Against YouTube Called Threat to Online Media
- Best Affirms Hanover Fire's 'B+' Rating; Revises Outlook to Negative
- CGL Extends Coverage for Injury Arising from Defective Construction
May 27, 2008
- Anti-Bias Laws Cover Retaliation Claims, U.S. Supreme Court Rules
- Expect Above Average Atlantic Hurricane Season, Say Forecasters
- Lawsuits Against Lenders Accelerate Amid U.S. Housing Crisis
- Prosecutors Seek Jail Term for Former Trial Attorney Weiss
- Unmanned Drones Head into Hurricanes' Core to Get Data
- Best Affirms Hartford's 'A+' Ratings
- Ratings: Triad, Crawford, Liberty (Debt), Nat'l. Lloyd's/Summit, Grange Mutual, Horace Mann, American Community
- Specialty Lamp Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
May 23, 2008
- FBI Says Fighting Financial Crimes a Priority; Insurance Cases Top 200
- Diminutive Two-Seater Earns Top Ratings in Front and Side Crashes
- FDA Unveils Plan to Track Safety of Drugs, Medical Devices
- S&P Removes AIG from CreditWatch; Rating Outlook Remains Negative
May 22, 2008
- Study: High Prescription Drug Costs Help Lower Other Medical Costs
- New Report Shows Increase in Pool and Spa Drownings
- Ratings Recap: Triad, Truckers, Genworth, Arrow, American European, America Fuji, Farm Bureau, American Farmers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners Honor Catastrophe Model Pioneer Clark
May 21, 2008
- Lower Seat Belt Use After Dark Results in More Nighttime Fatalities
- Research: Nanotubes Could Pose Asbestos-Like Cancer Risk
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Announces 4 Recalls
May 20, 2008
May 19, 2008
- A.M. Best: Credit Woes May Cause Turbulence in Catastrophe Markets
- Americans Claim to be Safe Drivers, Even While Distracted
- $3M Ohio Mold Decision Kindles Coverage Questions
- Best Affirms Selective's 'A+' Ratings
- Window Falls Prompt CPSC Warning
May 18, 2008
May 16, 2008
May 15, 2008
- Report: Bush Administration Rulemaking Limits Consumer Lawsuits
- Congress Urged to Back Drugmaker Liability Suits
- Ratings Roundup: AIG-Equity, MBIA, Great Lakes, Country-Wide, Infinity, Allstate, Farmers Mutual (Nebr.)
May 14, 2008
- Appeals Court Overturns $7.75 Million Vioxx Verdict
- Families Claim Vaccine Linked to Autism
- Rapid Coastal Growth Places Urgency on Hurricane Forecasts, Chief Says
- Unmanned Aircraft Head into Hurricanes' Core to Get Data
- Confessions of an Insurance Geek and the Future of MyNewMarkets.com
- Air Pistols Recalled by Umarex USA Due to Unexpected Firing
- Pinnacle to get $48M from Allianz
May 13, 2008
- Rise in Construction Accidents Prompts Review of Federal Agency, OSHA
- Liability Costs for Long Term Care Industry Stabilize, Aon Reports
May 12, 2008
- U.S. Tornadoes Take at Least 21 Lives, Destroy Homes, Power Lines
- $400 Billion Apartheid Damage Claims Against 50 Firms to Proceed
- Ratings Roundup: Travelers, Haulers
May 9, 2008
May 8, 2008
- AIG Posts Big Loss Due to Mortgage Woes; Insurance Results Decline, Too
Execs Say More Can Be Done to Attract New Industry Talent- University Research Aims to Improve Tornado Predictions
- U.S. Lists Toxic Substances Tied to Occupational Diseases on Web Site
- Ratings Recap: Calif. Auto/Mercury, Arrowhead, Louisiana Farm, Chubb, Triad
- Marsh Offering Wind Insurance Product for Financial Losses
- Baby Food and Bottle Warmers from Munchkin Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
May 7, 2008
- S&P Affirms Berkshire Hathaway's 'AAA' Ratings; Outlook Stable
- CRM First Quarter Reflects Self-Insured Group Closings in N.Y.
- Innovation Group Acquires Choice Certified Solutions
May 6, 2008
- Adding Wind to Federal Flood Insurance Invites Trade-Offs
- Congress: Civilians Working in War Zones Face Claims Hurdles
- Children's Storage Bins from Lowe's Recalled Due to Lead Paint
- Ratings: Great Northwest, General Atlantic, Penn National, Rockford, Radian, Triad, Navigators
- TJ Power Sports Recalls Dune Buggies Due To Ejection Hazard
May 5, 2008
- A Different Perspective on Payment of Profit and Overhead When Insureds Do Repairs
- House, Senate to Confer on Differing Product Safety Bills
- Yahoo May Face Lawsuit Flood after Microsoft Talks Collapse
- U.S. Fire Officials Target Toylike Lighters during Arson Awareness Week
- Food Maker Recalls Meat, Poultry
- Insurance Agent, Educator Boggs Joins MyNewMarkets.com
- Crawford Reports Net Income Rose 174% on 5% Revenue Growth
- Toyota Recalling About 90,000 Highlander Sport Utility Vehicles
May 2, 2008
- US House to Approve Anti-Genetic Discrimination Bill
- Unum Group Reverses 42% of Reviewed Disability Claims
May 1, 2008