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News for July 2004
July 30, 2004
- Maine Supreme Court Rules on Workers' Comp Board Evidence Admission Standards
- Md. Court Rules State May be Liable In Child Abuse
- UnitedHealth Completes Merger with Oxford in Conn.
July 29, 2004
- IIABA of N.Y. Backs Case for Reauthorization of TRIA
- Allstate New Jersey, Encompass Insurance to Receive $6.65 Million Award in Fraud Case
- 'Unsafe' Drivers in N.J. Face $250 Surcharge
- FNB to Buy Pittsburgh Independent Agency
- Harleysville Cites Improved Second Quarter
July 28, 2004
- Maryland's Job Loss Could be Virginia's Gain as State Farm Insurance Reorganizes in Mid-Atlantic States
- Pa. Court Approves Public Release of Information on Nonprofit Insurers' Cash Reserves
- Doctors Win $5.5 Million Award Against Yale
- ProMutual Program Targets Baby Delivery Emergencies
- Selective Cites 'Excellent' Second Quarter
- Allmerica Claims 'Solid' Second Quarter
- PIANJ Treasurer Named to WC Fraud Working Group
July 27, 2004
July 26, 2004
America's Trial Lawyers to Insurance Journal: Drop Dead- More than 200 Plaintiffs Sue over R.I. Nightclub Fire
- Mass. Commissioner Replaces 5 on Auto Plan Board
- Commerce Group Reports Q2, Year-to-Date Results
July 23, 2004
- Industry, Consumer Interests Square-Off Over Mass. Auto High Risk Plan Changes
- Sen. Schumer Targets N.Y. Car Insurance Fraud
- Md. Gov. Requests SBA Disaster Declaration for Pair of Counties Hit by Floods
- Philadelphia Insurance Cos. Offering Amateur Sports Facilities Program
July 22, 2004
- Mass. Legislation Aims to Eliminate Confusion in Auto Insurance Billing
- N.J. Gov. Notes More State Funds Available for Immediate Flood Relief
- No Jump in Arrests Under Pa. Drunk Driving Law
- Rightfield Solutions Joins with Pa. Insurer in Fight Against Rising Med-Mal Claims
- Caulking May be Linked to PCB Problems
July 21, 2004
- Mass. Workers' Comp Medical Costs Rise But Still Remain Among Lowest in WCRI Study
- N.H. Court: Injured Snow Tuber Can Sue Ski Area
- Mass. to Hear High Risk Auto Plan Tomorrow
- Conn.'s Cyr Named Outstanding CSR
July 20, 2004
- N.Y. Surplus Lines Industry Worried Gov. Pataki Will Not Sign Minimum Premium Bill
- Conn.'s Insurance Chief Cogswell Willing to Stay if Asked by Newly-Installed Gov. Rell
- Baird Joins Heath Insurance Brokers of Conn.
July 19, 2004
- Most with Md. Flood Damage Uninsured, Redmer Finds
- Lax Safety Blamed in Deadly Conn. Nursing Home Fire
- Insurers Warn Over N.Y. Workers' Comp Rates
- Businesses Appear to Shun Maine's Health Plan
- Allstate Returns $15 Million to N.J. Drivers
- Donegal Group Net Income Up for Q2 and Year-to-Date
- Chubb, National Grange, N.Y. Central Mutual and Sterling Top Performers in PIANY Annual Survey
July 16, 2004
July 15, 2004
- N.Y. Rejects 29% Workers' Comp Rate Increase
- Decision on N.Y. Workers' Comp Rates Due Today
- Insurer Seeks Damages Over Baltimore Orioles' Loss
- Professional Underwriters in Pa. Acquired by Kronenberg
- Haveron Elected President, CEO at Preserver Group
July 14, 2004
- WCRI: Pennsylvania Workers' Comp Medical Costs Per Claim Grow at Double-Digit Rate
- Rhode Island's Beacon Mutual Pursues Expansion Plan
- N.J. Gov. Declares State of Emergency in Pair of Counties Following Heavy Rains
- Conn. Launching Online Court Filing
July 13, 2004
- Trio of Mass. Agencies Agree to Provide Long-Term Care Disclosures to Residents
- Pa. Gov. Inks Appropriation Bill
- Harleysville Announces Field Office Changes
July 12, 2004
- Vermont Supreme Court Rules Intentional Sexual Harassment Not Covered Under Liability Policies
- Del. Lowers Drunk Driving Threshold
- R.I. Weighs Fire Sprinkler Rule Extensions
July 9, 2004
- Correction: No Rating News on MLMIC, Princeton, OHIC
- N.J.'s MIIX Group Receives Offer from Buyer
- Va. Gov. Applauds State for Earning Special Recognition for Drop in Traffic Fatalities
- N.Y. Department to Hold Supplemental Public Hearing on Proposed Workers' Comp Rate Hike
- USI Completes Purchase of Future Planning Associates
July 8, 2004
- Pa. Ag Secretary Notes Crop Reporting Deadline
- Insurers Back N.Y. Surplus Lines Financing Change
- More Layoffs at Pawtucket Mutual in R.I.
July 7, 2004
- N.Y. Gov. Pataki Reports Drop in Auto Rates
- N.J. Agent Says He Stole More than $429,000
- R.I. Approves Flex Rating for Personal Lines
- R.I. Gov. Carcieri Vetoes Car Rental Policy Change
July 6, 2004
- AIA Applauds Pa. Key Guaranty Fund Reform
- Pa. Legislature Rejects Med-Mal Caps
- Best Affirms Ratings for Odyssey Re Holdings Corp.
- N.Y. Disability Coverage for Mental Health Upheld
- National Penn Bank Acquires Pennsurance
July 2, 2004
- Mass. to Hear High Risk Auto Plan on July 22
- Md. Gov. Ehrlich Urges Med-Mal Action as State's Largest Writer Seeks 41% Hike
July 1, 2004
- N.Y. Med-Mal Rates to Increase 7%
- Hub International Acquires B. & D.A. Weisburger
- Fireman's Fund Threatens Exit from Mass. Auto Market
- Fla.'s Brown & Brown Acquires New England Agency
- Pa. Department Names Lawthorne Deputy
- Pa.'s Commercial National Sells Insurance Agency
- The Citizens/Hanover Ins. Cos. Names Phillips as VP/Commerical Marine Division