Insurance News from June 07, 2006
News
Despite Understanding Risk, Drivers Gab Away on Cell Phones
Despite knowing that driving and talking on a cell phone at the same time is dangerous,...
International News
Swiss Re Places $950 Million in ‘Successor Programme’ Cat Bonds
Swiss Re has obtained $950 million worth of protection against North Atlantic...
East News
Conn. Asks XL Insurance to Review Use of Defaulted Contractor
Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell has asked XL Specialty Insurance Co. of Stamford, the...
West News
Calif. Treasurer to Face Schwarzenegger, Bustamante Knocks Out Kraft
California State Treasurer Phil Angelides defeated Controller Steve Westly in a bitter...
Southeast News
Dale: Miss. Wind Pool Decision Coming in Two to Three Weeks
Mississippi State Insurance Commissioner George Dale says he will make a decision in...
Texas / South Central News
Federal Agency Cautions Corps on New Orleans Landfill
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has added its voice to a growing chorus of critics...
Midwest News
Mich. House Passes Controversial Motorcycle Helmet Repeal Bill
With hundreds of motorcycle riders outside the Capitol, the Michigan state House today...