Insurance News from December 29, 2003
News
W.R. Berkley Corp., Operating Companies Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Negative
Standard & Poor's affirmed its 'BBB+' counterparty credit rating on W. R. Berkley Corp....
International News
30,000 Feared Dead in Iran Quake
Bam, the ancient city in southeastern, Iran lies in ruins after an earthquake, measured...
East News
N.J. Businessman Pleads Guilty in Health Benefits Scam
New Jersey Attorney General Peter Harvey announced that a Bergen County man has pleaded...
West News
Calif. Commissioner Offers Quake Sympathy
California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi offered his sympathies and some advice...
Southeast News
A.M. Best Downgrades Rating for Medical Assurance of W. Va.
A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to B (Fair) from A-...
Texas / South Central News
Joint Fraud Effort Leads to Arrest of Pair of La. Workers
The Louisiana Insurance Fraud Task Force announced another accomplishment in the fight...
Midwest News
S&P Notes Conseco Inc.’s $3B Shelf Assigned Preliminary Ratings
Standard & Poor's assigned its preliminary 'B-' senior unsecured debt, 'CCC'...