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  1. U.S. Finds Strong Link Between Chinese Drywall and Corrosion Nov 24, 2009
    Federal safety officials say they have discovered a strong link between drywall made in China and the home corrosion reported by thousands of U.S. property owners whose ...
  2. Miami Condo Association Sues QBE Insurance Over Hurricane Claims Nov 25, 2009
    A Miami condominium association is suing its insurer, QBE Insurance Corp., and its Florida general managing agent, for more than $500 million in damages, claiming bad ...
  3. Best Affirms Ratings of Assurant and Its Subsidiaries; Several Upgraded Nov 20, 2009
    A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of the P/C and life/health insurance subsidiaries of Assurant, Inc. Best ...
  4. Pittsburgh Insurance Agency Employee Steals $432K Nov 25, 2009
    The former bookkeeper for a Pittsburgh insurance agency has pleaded guilty to mail fraud for stealing more than $432,000 from the business. Federal prosecutors ...
  5. Winners, Losers in Senate Health Bill Nov 23, 2009
    Democrats in the Senate cleared the first procedural hurdle for sweeping healthcare reform Saturday by voting to open debate on the historic legislation. The Senate debate ...
  6. Best Downgrades Kingsway and Several Subsidiaries Ratings Nov 25, 2009
    A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the issuer credit ratings (ICR) and senior debt ratings to “ccc” from “b-” of Canadian insurer Kingsway Financial ...
  7. Arthur J. Gallagher Buys North Carolina's Shuford Insurance Nov 23, 2009
    International insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported it has acquired Shuford Insurance Agency, Inc. in Concord, North Carolina. Terms of the transaction ...
  8. Insurance Top Picks for Safety: Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen Nov 19, 2009
    Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen lead the insurance industry's annual list of the safest new vehicles, according to a closely watched assessment used by car companies to lure ...
  9. Florida Approves Rate Hikes for 'High Risk' Coastal Properties Nov 22, 2009
    Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty has approved rates hikes for about 330,000 of Citizens Property Insurance Corp.'s so-called high-risk coastal property ...
  10. M&A Wrap-Up: Insurance Brokerage Mergers Took a Third Quarter Vacation Nov 23, 2009
    Deal making wasn't at the top of the list of summer activities this season, but deal vacation was. Third quarter merger and acquisition (M&A) activity continued ...
  11. New Jersey Supreme Court Upholds Fee Schedule for PIP Claims Nov 24, 2009
    The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled the state's insurance regulator can implement a medical fee schedule for treatments covered by Personal Injury Protection ...
  12. ExclusiveOne Insurer Bets on Political Campaigns While Another Drops Out Nov 24, 2009
    While one company has gotten out of the business of insuring political campaigns, another is throwing its hat in the ring. Markel Risk Solutions, based in Glen ...
  13. McCarty Hopeful State Farm Exit from Florida Can be Avoided Nov 20, 2009
    The state's largest private property insurer may not leave Florida after all, Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty told Gov. Charlie Crist and other members of the Florida ...
  14. Georgia Chief Offers Tips on How to Safely Deep Fry Turkey Nov 24, 2009
    Deep frying is an increasingly popular way to cook a turkey, but it's not without its dangers. Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine urges Georgians to be careful when deep ...
  15. Hawaii Flood Damage Worst in Hanalei Nov 25, 2009
    The Hanalei community on Kauai was hit with 13 inches of rain in 24 hours last week, and bore the brunt of the storm's flood damage. County officials say it will cost ...
  16. Lawn Mower Is Not a Motor Vehicle, Georgia Court Rules Nov 25, 2009
    A riding lawn mower may have four wheels, a powerful engine and can cost as much as a used car. If it's stolen, however, the Georgia Supreme Court concluded that it's ...
  17. AIG Hawaii Becomes Farmers Insurance Nov 24, 2009
    AIG Hawaii Insurance Company, Inc. has announced that it is changing its name to Farmers Insurance Hawaii, Inc. – heralding in a new chapter in the company's nearly ...
  18. Michigan Shuts Down Northville Agency Nov 24, 2009
    Michigan officials have ordered a Northville insurance agency, Henrickson Hoppens Agency, to immediately close down, accusing it of selling insurance and issuing insurance ...
  19. Jury Rules Against Fair Isaac in FICO Credit Score Trademark Case Nov 23, 2009
    A federal jury in Minneapolis on Friday ruled against Fair Isaac Corp. in its lawsuit accusing Experian Plc and TransUnion LLC of antitrust and trademark violations for ...
  20. Indiana Agents Group Names State Auto Company of the Year Nov 23, 2009
    Columbus, Ohio-based State Auto Insurance Group has been named 2009 Company of the Year by the Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana (IIAI). According to the IIAI, this ...
  21. Most Americans Want Congress to Address Cost of Malpractice Lawsuits Nov 20, 2009
    Most Americans want Congress to deal with malpractice lawsuits driving up the cost of medical care, says
  22. Marsh Report Forecasts 'Softening' in Energy Market in 2010 Nov 20, 2009
    A new intelligence report from Marsh concludes that "energy firms are set to enjoy a softening insurance market in 2010, as a result of increasing competitiveness ...
  23. The Buckner Company Acquires Flying J Insurance Services Nov 24, 2009
    Salt Lake City-based The Buckner Co. has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Flying J Insurance Services effective Jan. 1, 2010, continuing President Terry H. ...
  24. Louisiana Commissioner: Help Available for Victims of Chinese Drywall Nov 24, 2009
    Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon says homeowners whose properties are contaminated with defective Chinese drywall and who have been covered for more ...
  25. Benmosche Agrees to Stay As AIG Board Approves His $7 Million Pay Nov 25, 2009
    American International Group Inc., the insurer that received billions of dollars in a U.S. bailout, has been authorized by its board to pay Chief Executive Robert ...