Insurance News from December 02, 2008
News
FDA Cites Progress with Program for Food Safety
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it is making "significant progress" with its...
International News
Insurers Ponder Risk of Encouraging Trees to Fight Global Warming
Paying landowners to let forests grow is promoted by the United Nations as a viable way...
East News
Feds: Rhode Island Not Doing Enough to Fight Drunk Driving
Federal transportation officials say Rhode Island's efforts to curb drunken driving are...
West News
Two California Men Charged in $18 Million Fraud Scheme
Two Southern California men have been charged with conspiring to defraud the State...
Southeast News
Duke University Sues Insurer Over Lacrosse Controversy Claims
Duke University has filed a lawsuit against its insurer, demanding that the company...
Texas / South Central News
Claims Estimates for Hurricane Ike Still ‘Fluid,’ Commissioner Says
As of late November, estimates of insured losses from Hurricane Ike, which hit...
Midwest News
Iowa Gets $125 Million in Federal Grants for Tornado, Flooding Recovery
Iowa lawmakers announced on Nov. 24 that the state will get $125 million in federal...