National News
News for December 2001
December 31, 2001
- House Superfund Reform Bill Passes Senate
- ISO to Offer Proof of Coverage Services to Workers' Comp Insurers
- EEOC Sues Allstate Over Age Bias
December 28, 2001
- ACE Tempest Re USA Inc., HartRe Join Forces
- Canter Elected as 1st Woman VP of IIAA
- NAMIC Board Endorses Insurance Scoring Methods
- RIMS Urges Congress to Readdress Need for Terrorism Reinsurance
- Kemper Launches New Accounting Firm Market Segment
- The St. Paul Cos to Acquire Renewal Rights for Fireman's Fund Surety Bond Business
December 24, 2001
- Insurance Network Services Inc. Launches Scheduling Program
- IIHS Puts Its Support Behind Belt Reminder
- Council of Insurance Agents + Brokers Responds to Failure of Federal Terrorism Reinsurance Legislati
- Congressional Stalemate Could Slow Down Economic Recovery
December 21, 2001
- New York Attack Caused Record Losses for Property Insurers
- Bush Signs 2002 Transportation Bill: NAFTA Safety Mandates Meet Insurers Expectations
- Insurers Lament Senate Inaction on Crucial Federal Terrorism Insurance Legislation
- Dearborn Launches Online Proctoring Support System
December 20, 2001
- NAII Testifies on Labeling for Privacy Notice Guidelines
- Regulators Move Forward on Programs Designed to Prevent Market Problems, Standardize Exams
- Masonite Awarded $93 Million in 'Bad Faith' Case Against Wausau
- Travelers Property Casualty Corp. Ratings Lowered
December 19, 2001
- S&P's Notes Negative Trends may turn around
- NAMIC Creates 'Terrorism Re' Channel
- Cover-All Technologies Introduces Data Repository
- NAII Backs Move by CAPA
December 18, 2001
- Insurers Likely to Clean up Balance Sheets
- Zurich Financial Services Executive Notes Sept. 11 Redefines Risk
- Deadline Set for Discovery Phase of Silverstein Case
- NAIC Committee Votes to Forbid Indemnification of Auditors by Their Mutual Audit Clients
December 17, 2001
- NAMIC Calls for One Definition of Terrorism
- IIAA President Supports AMS Services' Decision
- NAIC Postpones Decision on Public Release of Individual Company Data
December 14, 2001
- Property and Casualty Commercial Rate and Policy Form Model Law Approved
- Chubb Foresees 2002 Earnings to be At Low End of Estimates
- Independent Agents, Brokers to Meet in Washington, D.C.
December 13, 2001
- St. Paul Leaves Medical Malpractice Business
- Aon Corp. Launches Consulting Organization
- Insurers, Affiliates Look to Resolve Disputes
- AIA Testimony Calls for Protection against Future Terrorist Attacks
December 12, 2001
- AIA Supports Credit-Based Insurance Scores in Underwriting and Rating
- Global Insurance Solutions Launched to Serve Troubled Insurers
- InsuranceNoodle Begins Licensing Web-Based Solution
- RTW Making Closings Effective Jan. 31
December 11, 2001
- Zurich North America Unveils Comprehensive Travel Assistance
- AAIS Develops Series of Personal Lines Endorsements
- NASFA Files Suit against State Farm
- Major Insurers Agree to Resolve Sept. 11 Disputes
December 10, 2001
- AIA Commends House in Passing Trade Promotion Authority Legislation
- IIAA, Future One Host Insurance Campaign Institute in Washington, D.C.
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Highlights Need for More Affordable, Reliable Options
- Cost of Risk Declines for Second Consecutive Year
December 7, 2001
- I.I.I. Sees Little Impact Sept. 11 Losses on 2002 Auto, Homeowners
- Nekema Inc., InsurePoint.com Complete Merger
- S&P's Doesn't See Enron Bankruptcy Having Negative Impact on Ratings
- NAMIC to Urge NAIC to Prohibit Auditor Indemnification
December 6, 2001
- CNA Financial Corp. Trims Workforce
- AMS Services, IVANS Enter into Agreement
- AIG, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Announce Initiatives
December 5, 2001
- S&P Affirms Marsh and McLennan Cos. Ratings
- IIAA Shows Support for Retirement Security Advice Act
- EQECAT Sponsors Innovations in Catastrophe Management Conference
- The Hartford, AARP Renew Contract
- iMapData Establishes Partnership with NICB to Fight Fraud
December 4, 2001
- Fitch Report Paints Bleak Picture for PnC Insurers
- Chubb Facing Major Fallout from Enron Crisis
- Zurich Expands E-Commerce Insurance Program
- JLT Services Corp. Teams Up with Premier Pet Insurance
- Swiss Re Applauds House Action
December 3, 2001