Insurance News from February 15, 2005
News
McDonald’s Settles Fat Lawsuit for $8.5 Million
Fast food giant chain McDonald's has agreed to donate $7 million to the American Heart...
International News
Arch Q4 Profits Up 28 Percent to $107.1 Million; Comments on Investigations
The Bermuda-based Arch Capital Group Ltd. reported net income for the 2004 fourth...
East News
N.Y. Lawmakers Call Hearing into Strained Workers Comp Insolvency Fund for Today
New York legislators are preparing to inquire about the solvency status of the New York...
West News
CAAA: Workers’ Comp Carriers’ Profits up 25%-36%
Fourth quarter and 2004 annual earnings statements from leading California workers'...
Southeast News
NAMIC: West Virginia Lawsuit, Reforms Long Overdue
A plan by West Virginia Gov. Joseph Manchin to introduce legislation as early as next...
Texas / South Central News
Legislation Calling for Stronger Oversight of Nursing Homes Filed in Oklahoma
Seeking to put an end to accounts of neglect, abuse and mismanagement at many of...
Midwest News
Court Says Pre-Employment Test by Dial Corp. Discriminates Against Women; Dial Says Test Necessary to Prevent Injuries
A federal district court in Iowa has ruled that a pre-employment strength test used by...