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- State Farm Faces Class Action Lawsuit May 15, 2008
A class action lawsuit was filed in U.S. Federal Court, Central District, alleging that State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. is enriching itself with payments ... - Georgia Auto Insurance Legislation Leaves Regulator Out of the Loop May 15, 2008
Georgia Gov. Sonny Purdue signed a bill that will give automobile insurers the ability to establish rates without the consent of the state's Insurance ... - Florida Court Denies Allstate Rehearing; Business Ban in Force May 14, 2008
Florida's First District Court of Appeals fired the latest volley in an ongoing saga between Allstate Insurance and the Office of Insurance Regulation, re-suspending the ... - Report: Bush Administration Rulemaking Limits Consumer Lawsuits May 15, 2008
Faced with an unfriendly Congress, the Bush administration has found another, quieter way to make it more difficult for consumers to sue businesses over faulty products. ... - N.Y. Gov. Paterson Seeks Stronger Oversight to Catch Bad Doctors May 15, 2008
New Yorkers would be let in on the secret when their doctor is charged with misconduct under a proposal by New York Gov. David Paterson. The measure would end the ... - California May Boost Payouts to Workers Injured on the Job May 15, 2008
Californians permanently injured on the job would get an average 16 percent increase in disability payments under new rules proposed by the state Division of Workers' ... - 2nd Parking Deck in 6 Months Collapses in North Carolina May 14, 2008
A small section of a four-story parking deck near SouthPark Mall in Charlotte, N.C. collapsed, but authorities say no one is hurt. Charlotte Fire Department Captain ... - Study: Moderate Income Households an Untapped Insurance Market May 15, 2008
Many low- and moderate-income households need more insurance and want to know more about it, according to a recent study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Overall, ... - Florida-based Brightway Insurance Continues Statewide Expansion May 15, 2008
Brightway Insurance of Jacksonville, Fla., recently acquired Mathis Insurance of Amelia Island, Fla. The acquisition tops off a year of expansion, during which ... - New Hanover Insurance Program Targets Real Estate Owners, Managers May 14, 2008
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. has unveiled Real Estate Advantage, a new insurance program offering specialty coverages to for commercial real estate owners and ... - Specialty Insurance Managers Announces Management Changes May 15, 2008
Specialty Insurance Managers Inc. CEO Frank R. Berry and President Diana G. Berry are retiring. The Austin, Texas-based managing general agency chose to perpetuate by ... - Zurich Q1 Net up 3% to $1.4 Billion May 15, 2008
The Zurich Financial Services Group reported good first quarter results across all business segments, "driven," the Group said, "by a continued focus on financial ... - Main Street America Group Acquiring Michigan's Great Lakes Casualty May 14, 2008
The Main Street America Group, a regional property/casualty insurer based in Jacksonville, Fla. that writes business up and down the East Coast, is expanding to the ... - Fireman's Fund Adds Green Coverage for Manufacturers May 14, 2008
Fireman's Fund's made available a new green coverage endorsement for manufacturers that want to reduce water and energy use, and lower their overall carbon footprint. The ... - NAS Insurance Services Offers Network-Related Coverage May 15, 2008
Encino, Calif.-based NAS Insurance Services is introducing a new NetGuard Plus Insurance that covers network-related exposures. NetGuard Plus now includes network ... - Mold Costs One Builder $3 Million May 13, 2008
A moldy house has been a headache for a central Ohio family and a $3 million liability for the homebuilder. A Franklin County judge has awarded Roman and Jennifer ... - Vermont Jury Awards Ex-Altar Boy $8.7M in Priest Abuse Case May 15, 2008
A jury in Vermont has awarded $8.7 million in damages to a former altar boy who sued the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington over sexual abuse he says he suffered at the ... - Feds: Lack of Safeguards Led to Mass. Chemical Explosion May 15, 2008
Federal investigators have concluded that a lack of company safeguards such as alarms and automatic shutoffs led to a massive chemical plant explosion in Danvers. The ... - Oregon Medical Malpractice Limit Upheld May 14, 2008
The Oregon Supreme Court has upheld a five-year statute of limitations on medical malpractice lawsuits involving minors. The court ruled against a claim that laws in ... - Lloyd's Unveils 360 Project's Latest Target: the 'Liability Challenge' May 15, 2008
"Businesses could be facing a future liability crisis if they do not face up to growing litigation issues," Lloyd's warns in its latest report -"'Directors in the Dock - ... - Recent Tornadoes Underscore Risks of Taking Shelter in Cars May 14, 2008
Trapped in his car on the way to a friend's wedding, Rick Rountree and his family never stood a chance once a tornado packing winds of 170 mph hit southwest Missouri. ... - Kansas Governor Signs Flex Rating Bill May 14, 2008
Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius recently signed legislation, HB 2689, the Flex Rating Regulatory Improvement Model Act, that proponents of the legislation say will modernize ... - Iowa Soybean Company Sues Insurance Carrier May 15, 2008
A Mason City soybean company is suing its insurance carrier for not covering damage to a shipment that became infected with Indian meal moths in 2005. Midwestern ... - AIG Chairman Says Board Stands by CEO Sullivan May 14, 2008
American International Group Inc Chairman Robert Willumstad said Wednesday the global insurance giant's directors stand behind Chief Executive Martin Sullivan, fending off ... - Appeals Court Overturns $7.75 Million Vioxx Verdict May 14, 2008
An appeals court in Texas overturned a $7.75 million verdict against Merck & Co involving its withdrawn pain drug Vioxx Wednesday, ruling that evidence presented at trial ...