Insurance News from January 16, 2009
News
AIG Is Lead Insurer on Airplane Downed in Hudson River
American International Group Inc. said Friday it was the lead insurer on the US Airways...
International News
Munich Re Webinar Provides Insights on Nat Cats, Industry Strength
Munich Re's Webinar on Thursday - 2008 Natural Catastrophes - presented a detailed...
East News
Maine and Delaware Consider Restricting Drivers’ Cell Phone Use
The states of Maine and Delaware are considering limits on how drivers use cell phones....
West News
Insurers Buck Against Fire-Safety Discounts in Montana
Spending to stomp out wildfires could be reduced by training and rewarding homeowners...
Southeast News
Massey Energy Fined $135K for Accident at West Virginia Coal Mine
A Massey Energy subsidiary has been fined $180,000 for three violations that federal...
Texas / South Central News
Civil Rights Group Sues Texas DPS Over License Rule
Civil rights advocates are suing the Texas Department of Public Safety to block new...
Midwest News
37 States Have Fire-Safe Cigarette Law; Is Nebraska Next?
Nebraska has fallen out of the mainstream when it comes to smoking-related laws, but...