Insurance News from August 22, 2008
News
Study Finds Economic Costs of Federal Cat Legislation Burdensome
Natural catastrophe legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and pending...
International News
Ratings: MAPFRE RE, Novae, Syndicate 2007, Infrassure, Glacier Re, CLICO
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of 'A+' (Superior) and the...
East News
New York City Bus Workers File Lawsuit against Diesel Makers
A group of New York City bus workers claim in a lawsuit that diesel exhaust from idling...
West News
Montana Fire Suppression Efforts Expected to Grow
Residential development is adding to the costs of fighting wildfires in Montana, with a...
Southeast News
Mississippi Regulator Reaches Agreements with State Farm, Allstate
After months of separate discussion and negotiations, State Farm and Allstate insurance...
Texas / South Central News
Documents Released to Plaintiffs in Arkansas Tainted Rice Lawsuit
A judge in Arkansas has released a handful of the million-plus documents offered under...
Midwest News
Survey Shows Child Seat Belt Use Improving in Kansas
A survey shows that new safety restraint mandates in Kansas have helped boost...