Insurance News from October 20, 2006
News
With 1,100 Katrina Lawsuits, Court Schedule Stretches into 2008
Federal court officials say trial dates have been set for 145 Hurricane Katrina-related...
International News
Berkshire Hathaway’s National Indemnity in Deal to Back then Acquire Lloyd’s Equitas
Broadway producers call them "angels:" rich people who put up the money to fund their...
East News
Former Beacon Mutual VP Accused of Fraud, Conspiracy
A former executive at Beacon Mutual Insurance Co. in Rhode Island was indicted this...
West News
Hawaii Damage Estimated at $73 Million, Possibly from Two Quakes
Maj. Gen. Robert Lee, Hawaii's director of civil defense, said 1,173 homes on the Big...
Southeast News
Ky. Judge Awards Fen-Phen Clients $20M From Lawyers
About 400 people should receive nearly $20 million lawyers held in a controversial fund...
Texas / South Central News
La. Using Bait Cars in Effort to Reduce Auto Insurance Fraud
The Louisiana Department of Insurance reported it now has a powerful new tool to use in...
Midwest News
Wis. Company Uncovers Health Insurance Scam Involving Military
A Philippines-based company and its president allegedly scammed a Department of Defense...