Insurance News from April 13, 2006
News
Federal Judge in Mississippi ‘Storm Surge’ Case Upholds Home Insurance Flood Exclusion
A federal judge in Mississippi has upheld the water damage exclusion in homeowners...
International News
Fitch Affirms Insurance Australia Group’s Ratings
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'AA-' (AA minus) Insurer Financial Strength ratings of...
East News
Hospital Asks Pa. Judge to Reduce $4 Million Malpractice Payment
A Pennsylvania judge was asked to determine whether a $4 million verdict in a birth...
West News
New Mexico Insurance Chief’s Leave Extended to Continue Investigation
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission extended for another 30 days the...
Southeast News
Judge Denies State Farm Bid to Stop Prosecutor from Reviewing Docs
A judge in Gulfport, Miss. has refused to restrict Mississippi Attorney General Jim...
Texas / South Central News
Woman Wins $27.5 Million in Racial Profile Suit Against Southwest Airlines
A Texas jury awarded $27.5 million (euro22.72 million) in damages to a woman of Iranian...
Midwest News
Mo. Senate Votes to Bar Insurers from Canceling Policies Due to Storm Claims
The Missouri Senate voted Tuesday to bar insurance companies from canceling policies,...