Insurance News from May 30, 2012

National News

House Expected to Agree to Senate’s 60-Day Extension of Flood Program Tonight

The House of Representatives is expected to go along with a 60-day reauthorization of the ...

International News

Italy to Hike Petrol Tax to Fund Quake Relief

The Italian government will raise excise duties on petrol to fund aid for the ...

East News

Md. Officials Ask Homeowners: ‘Are You Ready for Hurricane Season?’

As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, Maryland's insurance regulators are asking ...

West News

Bill Addressing Spinal Surgery Devices Passes California Senate

A bill aimed at ending double payments for spinal surgery devices passed state Senate ...

Southeast News

Kentucky’s April Hail Storm Cost Insurers $175 Million

A major hail storm last month in Kentucky is estimated to have caused $175 million in ...

Texas / South Central News

New Oklahoma Law Caps Premium Tax on Captive Insurance Companies

A proposed new law that places a cap on premium taxes paid by captive insurers is ...

Midwest News

Minnesota Offering 3rd Round of Auto Theft Prevention Grants

The Minnesota Department of Commerce is encouraging local law enforcement, county ...