National News
News for July 2003
July 31, 2003
July 30, 2003
- GAO Report Cites Losses as Primary Driver of Medical Liability Costs
- Fireman's Fund Integrates Farm & Ranch Into Its Small Business Operations
- Schiff's Expose of John Hancock Financial Services Reportedly Uncovers Deceptive Practices
- MS/B Says Underinsurance Problem Lessening
July 29, 2003
- ISO Reports Insurers Expected to Pay $4.9B for Q2 Catastrophe Losses
- 2002 USDOT Results Reportedly Show Need for Crash Prevention
July 28, 2003
- Profitable Performance by Safeco's Auto and Group Lines Drives Q2 Results
- NAII Reiterates Strong Public Policy on Civil Justice System
July 25, 2003
- Insurers See Mixed Results in 2003 Legislation Affecting Motorcycle Insurance
- Aon Identifies Unconventional Threats to U.S. Corporate Balance Sheets
- IIABA Supports Passage of Flood Reforms
- 1 in 3 Americans OK With Inflating Insurance Claims
July 24, 2003
- House Financial Services Committee Passes Flood Legislation
- NAII Praises Legislative Group for Support of Regulatory Modernization
- Pair of Studies Reportedly Support Alliance Stance on 'Science' of Mold
- NAMIC Says National Leg. Organization Endorsement of Competition in Pricing is 'Significant Momentum' to State Regulator
July 23, 2003
July 22, 2003
- Kemper Sells Service Organization
- New Wave of Diminshed Value Suits Wash Over Ga. Courts
- PIA, AIA Oppose Hollings Bill
- CDS Business Mapping Unveils Birdseye Geocoding
- O'Brien Joins IIABA as Lobbyist
July 21, 2003
- Insurers Urge 11th Circuit to Overturn Fla. Ruling That Usurps State Regulation of Insurance
- HRH Co. Acquires Remaining Interest in New World E&S, LLC
July 18, 2003
- Fla. Dept. Releases Stats on Types, Classes of State Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
- Zurich, OneBeacon New Supporters of InVEST
- Zurich North America Unveils FinanceSuite Product Line for Small Business Customers
July 17, 2003
- Water Losses Flood Calif. Homeowners' Market, Study Says
- NAII Opposes Bill to Establish Federal Insurance Regulatory Commission
- ACT Outlines Issues for Agents, Brokers to Consider When Evaluating ASPs
- S&P Updates Royal SunAlliance USA Group Members
July 16, 2003
- N.Y. Dept. Rejects Filing to Boost Workers' Comp Rates
- Fitch Says WC Rates Still Inadequate
- ACT Advises on Off-Site Tech
July 15, 2003
- Benefits Grow Faster than Wages for First Time Since 1992
- IIABA Opposes New Bill Authorizing Federal Insurance Commission
- 20 States Have Enacted Tort Reforms This Year
- NAII Elects Pair of Board Members
July 14, 2003
- Arkansas Sees Small Increase in WC Rates
- U.S. House Passage of OT Rules Reportedly Bodes Well for Insurers
July 11, 2003
July 10, 2003
- Medical Liability Reform Stalls in Senate
- NCOIL Scoring Model Reportedly Garners Support in States
- Terrorism Risk Act Regulation Finalized
- Chubb to Offer Exec Cover to Larger Private Companies
July 9, 2003
- Fairfax Wins U.K. Court Decision in Odyssey Re Case
- Most States Opt for Limited Regulation of Insurance Scoring
July 8, 2003
- EICN, A Mutual Company, and Fremont Employers Insurance Co. Note Q1 Results
- ACT Says Careful Move to Paperless Environment Will Reportedly Benefit Independent Agency System
- Woods Joins Folksamerica Reinsurance Co.
July 7, 2003
- Ken. Halts Sale of Unauthorized Med-Mal Insurance
- A.M. Best Assigns 'A-' Rating to James River Insurance Co.
- London Market Technology Specialist Extends Operations to North America
July 3, 2003
- Alliance, AIA Commend Md. DOI on Mold Regs Rollback
- Interactive Business Systems Addresses Industry's IT Challenges
July 2, 2003
- Kemper Pool Downgraded Again
- AAI Says Appellate Court's Decision Strikes Blow for Insurer Use of Databases in Underwriting, Rating
- Cascade/Amstar Unveils Long Haul Trucking Market
- CSC Unveils Software for Small- to Mid-Sized P/C Insurers
July 1, 2003