National News
News for August 2003
August 29, 2003
- NYSID Approves 1.7% Workers' Comp Hike
- LexisNexis RiskWise Launches Service to Identify Application and Premium Fraud
- ACS Awarded $21M Add-On Outsourcing Agreement with Royal & SunAlliance
August 28, 2003
- S&P Lowers Munich Re Ratings to 'A+'
- J.D. Power and Associates Says Auto Premiums Continue Significant Growth, Customer Satisfaction Stable
- HRH Names Lockhart as President, COO
August 27, 2003
- Young Women Reportedly in the Driver's Seat
- IBHS Web Site Offers Information on Protecting Homes, Businesses from Disaster
August 26, 2003
- NAMIC Urges NAIC Not to Increase Risk-Based Capital Levels
- Administaff Notes New Workers' Comp Program
August 25, 2003
- I.I.I. Reports Auto Rates on the Rise; Medical Costs, Repair Costs, Jury Awards, Fraud, Highlight Gains
- Survey Says Two-Thirds of U.S. Renters Live Without Insurance
- AmTrust North America Offers Workers' Comp Market
August 22, 2003
- Cadillac Escalade SUV Drives Off As Top Theft Target, Worst Overall Theft Losses
- A.M. Best Names Five Finalists for E-Fusion Insurance & Technology Award
- WebApp Technologies Unveils 'WebApp (Home)' Upload System
August 21, 2003
- Trenwick Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy as Part of Restructuring
- Blackout to Have Small Impact on U.S. Insurers
- Travelers Bond Enhances Fiduciary Liability PLUS+ Policy
August 20, 2003
- Fla. OIR Approves Lower Workers' Comp Rates
- IIABA Cheers FCC Stay of Onerous Fax Provision
- MedRisk, Diversified HealthCare Services Ink Deal on Workers' Comp Physical Therapy
August 19, 2003
August 18, 2003
August 15, 2003
- I.I.I. Expects Northeast Blackout Losses to be Modest
- AIA Warns All Businesses on Dangers of Cyber Threats
- Insurance Technology Consultants Issues New Rating and Policy System
- Alliance Sees Class Action Reform as Top Priority When Congress Returns Next Month
- IIABA to Unveil New Diversity Professional Development Course
- NCOIL Responds to CFA Charges
August 14, 2003
- Alliance Says Fla. Med-Mal Legislation is a Mixed Bag
- I.I.I. Says Most Companies Have Cyber-Risk Gaps in Their Coverage
August 13, 2003
- Fraud Reportedly Spreading to N.Y. Suburbs
- NAMIC Denounces Insurance Regulation by the Courts
- NCOIL Stacked With Insurance Insiders, Says Consumer Group
August 12, 2003
- Weak Equity Markets Hit AXA 1st Half Net Earnings, Down 75%
- Klein & Costa Unveils New Market for 30 States, Forms New Division
- Maggie's Law Underscoring Importance of Corporate Fatigue Management
August 11, 2003
- Garamendi Drops Out of Calif. Governor Race
- PIA Asks FCC to Reverse Rule Restricting
- American Alternative Corp. New Carrier for Universal Facilities Ltd.
- S&P Publishes Industry Report Card on Reinsurers
- Teleglass National Corp. Appoints Lipof as Executive VP
- Poll: Consumers Don't Understand Credit Reporting, Favor Reforms
August 8, 2003
- Mercury to Travel N.J.'s Roads to Auto Competition
- Insurers Expected to Pay $4.9B for Q2 CAT Losses
- Assurex Global: Commercial Middle Market Premiums Stabilizing
August 7, 2003
- CNA Financial Reports Q2 Net Income of $70M; Reductions in Workforce to Occur
- The Hartford Reports Q2 Net Income of $507M
August 6, 2003
August 5, 2003
- Ex-Lloyd's Chairman Sax Riley Dead at 63
- Trade Groups Report Support of NCOIL's Efforts to Adopt Market Conduct Model Law
- Fireman's Fund Offers Equipment Breakdown Coverage
August 4, 2003
- Senate Addresses Consumer Interests in the Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Assurant Group Partners with SupportSoft for Automated Customer Service
- Hub Int'l Acquires Cross Border Underwriting Services
- ACE Risk Management Offers Custom Casualty Products
- Travelers P/C Receives Favorable Decision in ACandS Asbestos Arbitration
August 1, 2003