National News
News for September 2003
September 30, 2003
- $14.5 Billion First Half Profit for P/C Industry
- ACE Westchester Specialty Group Program Division Forms New Umbrella/Excess Liability Unit
- Tailgating the Most Common Driving Error, Study Finds
September 29, 2003
- Calif. Legislative Session Adjourns With New Privacy Law, Work Comp Reform
- A.M. Best Downgrades Royal & SunAlliance USA
- Travelers Inks Deal for Most of Atlantic Mutual's Marine Biz
September 26, 2003
- Ore. WC Rates Flat for 2nd Straight Year
- Canter to Rely on Established Big "I" Programs in Meeting New Challenges
- Do Not Call' Do Not Bother
- Farmers Group to Leave Med-Mal Business
- Igneous Deploys Internet Strategy to Enable Greater Efficiencies Between NIA Brokers, Members
- ISO's New Policywriting Support Forms to Help Insurers Comply with Legal, Regulatory Requirements
- CDS Releases Updated Version of Hail Model
- Industry Adopting Enhanced RMS Risk Models for U.S. Catastrophe Risk
September 25, 2003
- Uniform National Standards Necessary in FCRA Reauthorization
- Do Not Call Blocked by Okla. Fed Court
- BISYS Announces James L. Fox Promoted to CFO
September 24, 2003
- Congressional Review of Punitive Damages Welcomed by Alliance
- RMS Updates Insured Loss Estimate for Hurricane Isabel to $600M
- Chubb Offers Insurance to Defray Emotional, Financial Impact of Crime
- S&P Raises Willis Group Counterparty Credit Rating
September 23, 2003
- IIABA Tackles Mold Issue at INFOXCHANGE
- Chubb Backs Federal Employment Non-Discrimination Bill
- Target Insurance, Lloyd's of London Team Up to Offer Professional Liability Program
September 22, 2003
- Claims From Isabel Expected to Approach $1 Billion
- NAIC Releases Proposed 2004 Budget
- ACE USA Creates New Construction Group
September 19, 2003
- Lloyd's CEO Tells Industry Time is Ripe For Transformation
- NAPSLO Special Coverage
- U.S. Chamber, AIG Join in Launch of Web Site to Help Small Businesses
- The St. Paul Introduces New Management Liability Products for Ins Cos
- S&P Issues Report on Isabel and Insurance Rtgs
September 18, 2003
- Underwriting Discipline Needed to Restore Profitability to Homeowners Market
- Broker-Dealers as Custodians Get Qualified OK in Close NAIC Vote
- RMS Estimates Industry Losses of $500M from Hurricane Isabel
- Terrorism Still a Concern, Alliance Says
September 17, 2003
- Luxury Vehicles on East Coast Targeted for Theft, Export to Nigeria
- To Avoid Liability, Companies Advised to Protect Computer Systems
- Poll Tabs American Re as 'Best Overall Reinsurer in the U.S.'
September 16, 2003
- A.M. Best Says P/C Industry Maintains Improving Results, Staying Power Questioned
- American Collectors Makes Available Interactive CD-ROM Presentation
- CAT-i, RISK-i Reports Offer Information on Losses
- New Survey Reportedly Highlights Need for Class Action Reform
- Conning Says Car Owners Subsidizing Premiums for Light Truck and SUV Owners
September 15, 2003
- Mich. Auto Rates Up 7% This Year
- NAII Supports NCOIL's Draft Market Conduct Model Law; Specific Concerns Linger
- Durland Elected President of ASCnet
- Travelers Receives Awards for Achievements in Technology
September 12, 2003
- Fla. Moving Ahead on Tightening PIP Requirements
- NAII Applauds House Passage of FCRA Reauthorization
- Workers Compensation Nationwide in Latest Release of AQS' V3 Galileo
- Travelers P/C Adds Real-Time Billing Inquiry and On-Line Policy Summary for Personal Lines
September 11, 2003
- S&P Cuts R&SA's Ratings, Reports RSA USA Outlook's Negative
- Aon Fund Assists Children of Employees Lost on 9/11
- NAMIC Reacts to House Passage of FCRA Legislation
- Sales Management Consulting Added to MarshBerry's Services
- National PIA Recognizes GMAC Insurance's Pierce
September 10, 2003
- Homeowners Insurance Expects 8% Jump in 2004
- Insurers Sue Terror Supporters for 9/11 Losses
- Aspen Expands Into U.S. E&S Business; Acquires Dakota Specialty Insurance Co.
September 9, 2003
- Schinnerer Unveils Educational Coverage for Colleges and Universities
- NACE 2003 Conference Offers 45+ Educational Sessions
- Applied Systems Selects LiveVault to Ensure Data Protection for Agencies
September 8, 2003
- Supreme Court's Decision Could Impact Quality of Nursing Home Patient Care
- Mold Legislation Slows to a Crawl in Statehouses, Alliance Says
- Rating Agencies Take Action on R&SA USA
- ACE USA Professional Risk Announces New Leadership
- Risk-Based Capital, Scoring Will Highlight NAIC Meeting
September 5, 2003
- Weiss Ratings: U.S. Insurers' 9/11 Losses Reach $9.3 Billion
- Travelers Buys Renewal Rights To Comm. and Pers. Lines Businesses of R&SA
- AMS to Provide Employee Benefits Automation
September 4, 2003
- Calif. Commissioner Pushes for WC Reform
- DHS Offering Special Liability/Immunity Protections for Companies
- CPCU Society's 59th Annual Event Set for Oct. 11-14
September 3, 2003
- Report R&SA to Post Good 1st Half Profits; May Revive Rights Offer
- AMS Adds State Auto to List of TransactNOW Clients
- Cocke New IIABA CFO
September 2, 2003