Insurance News from March 02, 2010
News
Ratings: Western, Hanover (debt), Public Service/Magna Carta, First Hawaii
A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength ratings to 'B++' (Good) from 'A-'...
International News
Catastrophe Firms Analyze, Estimate Losses from Chilean Quake
Catastrophe modeling firms Air Worldwide, Risk Management Solutions and EQECAT have all...
East News
Hotel Fire Destroys Entire Block in New Hampshire
A fire that started in an unoccupied oceanfront hotel was fanned by hurricane-force...
West News
Oct. Freeze Brings Disaster Aid for 10 Mont. Counties
Farmers in 10 Montana counties could qualify for federal disaster aid, under a...
Southeast News
SeaWorld Death Raises Questions About Animal Entertainment Safety
Rocky, a 700-pound (320-kilogram) grizzly considered one of the most gentle animals of...
Texas / South Central News
Texas Company Recalls Pecans, Possibly Tainted with Salmonella
A Texas-based pecan company is recalling plastic bags of its pecan pieces in small,...
Midwest News
Nebraska-Based Survey Suggests Midwest Economy Is Improving
The February Business Conditions Index for the Mid-America region, a leading economic...