Insurance News from August 17, 2005
News
Millions to be Paid to Victims in EEOC Sex Bias Suit Against Morgan Stanley
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced this week that a $40...
Risk of Medical Errors Found High in Intensive, Coronary Care Units
Society of Actuaries: Secondhand Smoke Costs U.S. Economy $10 Billion Annually
New Report Shows Placing Children in Back Seat of Vehicle Results in Major Fatality Reductions
ASSE Urges President Bush to Act on Nominations at Key Safety Agencies
International News
UPDATE: 160 Confirmed Dead in Venezuelan Air Crash
As the deadly series of plane crashes continued - 4 since Aug. 2 - rescue workers...
East News
Doctor’s Advocate Launches Program to Combat Current Med-Mal Crisis
According to the American Medical Association (AMA), 21 states are "in crisis" and lack...
West News
N.M. Gov. Declares State of Emergency Along Mexican Border; Notes Recent Property Damage
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson recently issued an Executive Order declaring a state of...
Southeast News
State Farm Requests 8.6 Percent Statewide Rate Increase in Fla.
An 8.6 percent statewide increase and 37.9 to 39.7 percent increases in the coastal...
Texas / South Central News
AIA Praises Appeals Court Ruling in Asbestos-Disease Workers’ Compensation Case
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled recently that asbestos disease is an...
Midwest News
Deadlines Set for Unmet Needs Applications
The North Dakota Long Term Recovery Committee will accept applications through Friday,...