Insurance News from March 16, 2010
News
Property/Casualty Insurers Have Issues with Dodd Financial Reform Bill
Even though they are largely excluded from the federal financial regulatory overhaul...
International News
Swiss Re ‘sigma’ Study: Insured 2009 Disaster Losses Cost $26 Billion
Swiss Re's annual sigma study has calculated that "natural catastrophes cost insurers...
East News
States Seek Federal Aid for Snow Cleanup Costs
Several Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States are seeking federal help to pay for the cost...
West News
Trucking Led To $480 Million in Calif. Workers’ Comp Payments
Injuries in the trucking industry led to more than $480 million in workers'...
Southeast News
Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Emergency Room Liability Protection
The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld the state's 2005 tort reform legislation that...
Texas / South Central News
400-Plus Firms Asked About Insurance Ties to Louisiana Parish Ex-Admin
A Louisiana parish council is asking hundreds of companies that make money on community...
Midwest News
Detroit City Workers Being Warned to Forgo Scents
Change is in the air for Detroit city workers. City employees will be urged not to wear...