Insurance News from April 16, 2008
News
Ratings Recap: Interstate Auto, EMC, Amica Mutual, CAPCO, CMG Mortgage, Clarendon
A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to 'B-' (Fair) from...
International News
Horn of Africa Replaces Malacca Straits as Main ‘Piracy Hot Spot’ Says Willis
A report from Willis notes that "over the last 18 months, pirate attacks have become...
East News
Number of Medical Malpractice Suits in Pennsylvania Down
The number of medical malpractice lawsuits filed in Pennsylvania declined for a third...
West News
California Earthquake Authority To Use New Science in Determining Rates
The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) announced today it will begin using a newly...
Southeast News
Florida Senate Property Insurance Bill Pleases Regulators, Angers Insurers
As insurers and other interested parties criticized a Florida property insurance bill...
Texas / South Central News
Ark. Gov.: Agricultural Damage Heavy After Persistent Flooding
Arkansas' emergency management chief says rising flood waters may undo the cleanup and...
Midwest News
Cereal Link to Salmonella Strain Probed in North Dakota, Other States
At least 23 people in 14 states, including North Dakota, have been sickened by the same...