National News
News for April 2009
April 30, 2009
- Bad Economy Not Impacting Essential Insurance Coverages
- Judge Rules Transsexual Discrimination Protected Under Federal Law
- National Memorial to Honor U.S. Workers Who Lose Lives on the Job
April 29, 2009
- AIG's Title as World's Largest Insurer Gone Forever
- Sailor Sues Owner, Crew Company of U.S. Ship Hijacked By Somali Pirates
- OSHA Proposes Safety Rules to Limit Exposure to Popcorn Butter Flavoring
- Best Affirms QBE Re (U.S.) 'A' Ratings
April 28, 2009
- Study: Insurers Link Fradulent Claims to Bad Economy
- U.S. Judge Holds $100M Bratz Ruling for Mattel
- Top 5 Steps for Employers to Take to Prepare for Flu Pandemic
April 27, 2009
- Aviation Hazard: Bird Collisions Double Since 2000 at Major U.S. Airports
- UMass Engineers Deploy Special Radar to Great Plains' 'Tornado Alley'
- FEMA Nominee Vows Quicker Responses
- Calif. Judge Rules Fraud in Lawsuits Against Dole
April 24, 2009
- Feds to Release Secret Airplane-Bird Collision Data Today
- Survey: 10 Cars Americans Can't Live Without
- Mitchell Adds Price Updates to Refinishing Materials Calculator
April 23, 2009
- Supreme Court Appears Divided on Reverse Discrimination Claims
- Insurers, Environmental Advocates Urge Changes to Protect U.S. Coastlines
- Shell to Settle Texas Refinery Pollution Lawsuit
April 22, 2009
- Study: Insurers' Customer Retention Critical in Hard Economic Times
- Groups Call for End to Forced Arbitration Clauses in Contracts
- Watchdog Group Ranks Best, Worst States in Disciplining Doctors
- More Doctors Write e-Prescriptions; Move Promises to Reduce Errors
- Funds to Settle Black Farmer Discrimination Claims Under Pressure
April 20, 2009
- Forecaster WSI Reduces 2009 Season Hurricane Count to 6
- Disaster Planning By Businesses Not Just For Major Disruptions
- Starwood Sues Hilton, Alleging Corporate Espionage
- U.S. Investors Sue Madoff-Linked Broker for Fraud
April 17, 2009
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April 14, 2009
- Minicars, Microcars Compromise Safety in Crash Tests
- Ratings: HSB, Tall Pines, North Sea, MEMIC Indemnity, American Physicians, West Bend
April 13, 2009
- Agents Can Help Fight Insurance Fraud
- Best Affirms Zenith, Subs 'A' Ratings
- Engle Martin Names Campbell to Executive VP Post
April 10, 2009
- U.S. Lawmakers Seek Ban on Tainted Chinese Drywall
- Best Revises Liberty Mutual Group Outlook to Negative; Affirms Ratings
April 9, 2009
- Scientists Test System to Steer Drivers Away from Dangerous Weather
- Recession Increases Insurance Fraud
- Moody's Lowers Berkshire Hathaway's Ratings from Top Tier
April 8, 2009
Crime Warp: Recession Driving a Rise in Vehicle Give-Ups- Ratings Roundup: Prospect Medical, Town & Country
April 7, 2009
- U.S. Judge Halts Washington Mutual Fraud Lawsuit
- Lawyer Donates Papers from Infamous Nightclub Fire to University
- U.S. Forecaster Lowers Atlantic Hurricane Prediction
April 6, 2009
- Economic Downturn Presents Mixed Results for Workers' Comp Market
- Feds Stall on Lead Law for Youth Motorbikes
- Fatalities Up for Air Taxi, Tour Flights
- Labor Department Enforcement Lacking, Report Finds
April 3, 2009
April 2, 2009
- KPMG Hit With Billion-Dollar U.S. Lawsuit Over Audits of Subprime Lender
- Study: Vehicle Safety Features Improve Claims Outcome
- Ratings Roundup: Aspen Specialty, HSB Group
- Main Street America Insurance Appoints Price as Claims Officer
April 1, 2009