National News
November 20, 2009
- Best Affirms Balboa and Group Members 'A' Ratings
- U.S. Senate Gears Up for First Key Healthcare Reform Vote
- Best Affirms Ratings of Assurant and Its Subsidiaries; Several Upgraded
- Ex-Parmalat Auditors Settle U.S. Investor Lawsuit for $15 Million
- Best, S&P Assign Ratings to Transatlantic $350 Million Debt Issue
- AIG CEO Benmosche Frustrated with Degree of Government Oversight
- Ohio AG Sues National Ratings Agencies Over Securities Information
Health Care Reform Dominates Trade Group's Lobbying Agenda- Most Americans Want Congress to Address Cost of Malpractice Lawsuits
November 19, 2009
- Insurance Top Picks for Safety: Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen
- Private Equity Firm Sees Opportunities in Insurance
- House, Senate Healthcare Bills Have Major Differences
November 18, 2009
- Ratings Roundup: Employers, Germania Mutual, Lakeview
- AXA Art Insurance Appoints Pittinger as Director of Underwriting
- Chartis Introduces Environmental Risk Exposure Endorsement
- Munich Re America Offers 'Local' Nat Cat Frequency Coverage
- Did Government Overpay to Bail Out AIG?
- Insurance Associations Concerned on Financial Stability Improvement Act
- Zinno Named Vice President and Head of GEICO Insurance Agency
November 17, 2009
- New Insurance Program for Amusement Rental Industry Now Available
- Unicare to Exit Group, Individual Healthcare Market in Illinois, Texas
- Arch Re Makes Management Changes; Promotes Olson to President, CEO
- Navigators to Repurchase Shares
- Beazley Launches Two Environmental Insurance Products
- Lacher to Head Allstate's P/C Division
November 16, 2009
- AAU Offers Retail Furniture Store Insurance Program
- Willis North America Names Joost as National Partner in New York
- Marsh & McLennan Settles Pension Plans' Suit for $400 Million
- ISO ProMetrix Offers Access to Data on 3 Million Commercial Buildings
- Senate Financial Regulation Bill Hikes Credit Rating Firms' Liability
November 13, 2009
- Ratings Recap: ProAssurance, Lawyers Mutual
- Bear Stearns Acquittal May Force Government to Rethink Fraud Cases
- Business Roundtable Says Health Reform Must Contain Employer Costs
- Chartis CFO Says Insurer Isn't Seeing Employee Exodus
- American Alternative Insurance Partners with PersonalUmbrella.com
- Abacus Insurance, National Specialty Underwriters Recognized for Best Practices
November 12, 2009
- Murphy Joins InStrategy as Managing Director, Operations Practice
- AAIS Introduces 'Green' Coverage Option For Commercial Output Program
- Marsh & McLennan Agency Acquires Insurance Alliance of Texas
- Irwin Siegel Agency Offers Enhanced Workers' Comp Program
- Benmosche Denies He Might Leave AIG; 'Totally Committed' Says CEO
- Chemical BPA in Workers Linked to Sex Problems
November 11, 2009
- CEO Benmosche Believes AIG Employees' Compensation Too Low
- Insurance Trades Cast Wary Eyes at Senate Financial Services Bill
- Senator Kerry, UN's Ban Ki-moon Upbeat on Climate Bill Prospects
- The Hartford Enhances Cyber-Liability Policy
- Lundy to Head Zurich's Energy Business in North America
- Senate Bill Calls for New Financial Stability Agency, Insurance Office
- Essentials: A Reminder on Managing Agency E&O Risk
November 10, 2009
- Moody's: AIG Likely Able to Repay Government Bailout Funds
- Tropical Storm Ida Pounds Gulf States with High Winds, Heavy Rains
- Greenberg: Story Line Shifts to His Private Company, C.V. Starr
- Supreme Court Justices Question Patents for Business Methods
- Employers Cautioned to Beware of 'Hostile' Employees When Downsizing
November 9, 2009
- Ratings Roundup: Upland Mutual, American Community
- Hurricane Ida Shuts Gulf Refineries; Downgraded to Tropical Storm
- OneBeacon Targets Design Professionals
- Insurance Agents Hit House Health Bill As Bad for Small Business
- Provisions of House Healthcare Bill
- Supreme Court to Hear Key Case on Patents For Business Methods
- Best Puts Berkshire's Subsidiaries Ratings under Review/Negative
November 8, 2009
- AIG Draws $2.1 Billion to Buy Aircraft Leasing Firm Shares
- House Narrowly Approves Major Overhaul of Healthcare System
November 6, 2009
- British Study Raises Fresh Questions About Safety of Nanoparticles
- U.S. Senate Passes Tax Loss Credit for Business
- Close House Vote on Healthcare Expected Tomorrow
- Allstate Reports Q3 Profit
- Kronenberg Touts Innovation in Partnerships, Program Manager Role
- Military Insurer USAA Expands Reach by 35 Million to All Veterans
- AIG Posts $455 Million Q3 Net Income; Stabilization Continues
- Fitch May Cut Berkshire Rating on Burlington Buy