Insurance News from December 16, 2008
News
U.S. Needs More Study on Risks of Nanotechnology: Research Council
The U.S. government needs a more comprehensive plan for studying the risks of...
International News
UK Accountants Could Face Legal Actions, Higher Premiums, Says Marsh
According to a report from Marsh's London office, "deteriorating economic conditions...
East News
Insurance Tax Increase among New York Governor’s Budget Proposals
After opposing higher taxes for months as counterproductive, New York Gov. David...
West News
Hawaii Governor Asks Small Business Administration for Help
Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle is asking the U.S. Small Business Administration to issue a...
Southeast News
Virginia Engineers Join Global Team Creating Virtual Crash Test Dummy
You really can learn a lot from a dummy. For decades, automakers have been crashing...
Texas / South Central News
3 Months After Ike: 730K Claims Filed; 2,300-Plus Complaints Received
By Dec. 13, 2008, the three-month mark since Hurricane Ike's landfall on Galveston...
Midwest News
Ohio Lawmakers Expected to Push Through Asbestos Legislation
Republican lawmakers in Ohio say they hope a bill requiring more transparency in...