Insurance News from August 19, 2008
News
Latest Report: 118 Firefighters Lost Lives Battling Fires in U.S.
During calendar year 2007, 118 firefighters lost their lives while on duty across the...
International News
Aon Launches UK Extortion Consulting with Police Expert
Aon announced from its London office that its Crisis Management Unit has hired the...
East News
Liberty Mutual Sues New York over Workers’ Comp Law Changes
Boston-based insurer Liberty Mutual Holding Co. has filed a federal lawsuit challenging...
West News
Oregon Fire Burns 5,500 Acres
Three wildfires touched off by lightning in the Ochoco National Forest in Oregon have...
Southeast News
Tropical Storm Fay Reaches Florida, Fails to Reach Hurricane Status
Tropical Storm Fay remained at tropical storm status when it arrived on Florida's...
Texas / South Central News
Underwriter Reinsurance Co. Ordered to Stop Selling Insurance in Okla.
Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland has ordered Underwriter Reinsurance Co.,...
Midwest News
Nebraska Legislator Pushes for Change in Seat Belt Law
A Nebraska state senator wants to change the state's seat belt law. Sen. John Harms of...