National News
News for November 2008
November 26, 2008
- Electronic Health Records May Lower Malpractice Settlements: Study
- Corporate Liability for Rogue Employees Could Go to High Court
- U.S. Finalizes Patient Safety Rules
- Ratings Roundup: Beazley, Westminster, Waco, Alliance Mutual
November 25, 2008
- Fraud, Buildup Add Up to 18% to Cost of Auto Injury Payments
- FTC Blocks Merger of Insurance Loss Vendors CCC Information, Mitchell
- 40 States Seek Fuller Disclosure on Sale of Used Cars
- Hurricane Forecasters Take a Bow: 2008 Predictions Were Right
November 24, 2008
- Fraud, Buildup Add Up to 18% to Cost of Auto Injury Claims
- Auditor to Pay $40 Million Settlement in Case of Failed Reliance Insurance
- Federal Court in Pennsylvania Hears Case on Carcinogen Exposure
- S&P Affirms Aon's 'BBB+' Ratings; Removed from CreditWatch/Negative
November 20, 2008
- Best, S&P Affirm State Auto Ratings Following Rockhill Agreement
- Ratings Roundup: Rockhill, COPIC, Farmers & Mechanics
November 19, 2008
- U.S. Alters Strategy with China on Product Safety; Opens China Offices
- Beware Retailers: Economic Slump No Deterrent to Thieves
November 18, 2008
- Insurance, Salvage Firms Get Washington's Ear on Loss Reporting Rules
- Aon Outlines Insurance Program for Troubled Financial Assets
- Insurers Urged to Check Business Process Patents After Bilski Ruling
November 17, 2008
- Report: Shifting Insurance Market Means New Challenges for Buyers
- Survey: Women Business Owners Optimistic on 2009 Despite Liability Risk
November 14, 2008
- AIG to Terminate Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans
- RLI Launches Design Professionals Liability Unit
- Wright Risk Management, Aquiline Capital Form WRM America Holdings
- Racicot Steps Down; Pusey Takes Helm as Insurer Group's CEO
- Bordonaro Named VP of Bankers Risk Management Consultants
November 13, 2008
- York Launches Program to Manage Construction Defect Claims
- S&P: Market Perception of Creditworthiness Affects Insurers
November 12, 2008
- Meltdown 101: Why Did the AIG Bailout Get Bigger?
- Ratings Roundup: Park, Atradius, Lackawanna, Farmers Mutual (MI & KS)
- Travelers Launches New Professional Liability Coverage Program
- Savaiano Joins The Hanover's Employment Practices Liability Unit
November 11, 2008
- Group Rates States on Consumer Insurance Information on Web
- Liberty Mutual Absorbs $800 Million in Catastrophe Losses in Q3
- Survey: Americans Worry Economy Poses Increased Risk to Crime
November 10, 2008
- AIG Outlines Revised Bailout Plan
- AIG Reports $24B Loss in Q3; Claims 'Strong' Client Retention
- Even Buffett Can't Escape Markets, Storms; Berkshire Profit Falls 77%
November 9, 2008
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November 6, 2008
November 5, 2008
Survey: Agents Report Rise in Agency E&O Premiums- Former General Re, AIG Executives Could Face Life in Prison
- Berkshire Closes on Deal for 2 White Mountains' Insurers in Runoff
- Ratings Recap: Am. Safety, ProAssurance, AMComp, Affirmative, WRM America
- Collaboration With Insurance Agents Aids in State Regulation
November 4, 2008
November 3, 2008