National News
News for December 2003
December 31, 2003
December 30, 2003
- Venture Programs Expands Preferred Club Program Through Alliance with ACE Westchester Specialty Group
- The National Alliance to Expand University Programs During WRIA Annual Meeting
December 29, 2003
- AIG Mergers & Acquisitions Division Notes Launch of Global Web Site
- W.R. Berkley Corp., Operating Companies Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Negative
- Best Downgrades Employers Reassurance
December 24, 2003
- FTC Grants Early End to St. Paul/Travelers Merger Review
- Regulatory Modernization Top Priority in 2004 Says Industry Trade Group
December 23, 2003
- Insurance Journal, InsuranceTimes Team Up for Northeast Publication
- Peak Performance Offers Insight to Agency Management
- P/C Industry's Net Income Surges, But Slowing Premium Growth May Hamper Further Progress, Report Says
December 22, 2003
- Hartford Settles Mac Arthur Asbestos Litigation for $1.15 Billion
- S&P Lowers Medical Protective's Ratings to 'A;' Off CreditWatch
- Travelers Names Charles T. Brooks, Chief Information Officer, Personal Lines
December 19, 2003
- Coalition Against Insurance Fraud Reports Convictions Rise Nearly a Third
- Insurance Media Association Elects van Aartrijk President; Angelone and DeMartine Also Named to Offices
- S&P Notes: Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp. Assigned 'AAA' Senior Debt Rating
- IEF Names Forrester as New President, CEO
- Bookman Named SEMA Businesswomen's Network Select Committee Member
December 18, 2003
- Insurance Fraud Hall of Fame Welcomes Newest Members
- AIA Says 2002 Rise in U.S. Tort Costs Reinforces Need for Civil Justice Reform
- Insurance Information Institute Unveils Earlybird Forecast for 2004
- New Chubb Liability Policy Adds Layer of Protection for D&O
December 17, 2003
- Travelers Warns of Getting Burned During the Holiday Season
- Conning Study Says P/C Insurers' Loss Reserves Hit Turning Point as Deficiencies Decrease
- Brown Named Public Affairs Manager at IIABA
December 16, 2003
- Alliance, NAII Boards Approve Merger; New Organization Would be Called PCI
- Schinnerer Expands EdChoice to Include GL Coverage
- REM Appoints Riney as President and CEO
- Pierce Joins the Client Analysis and Advisory Services Unit for American Re-Insurance Co.
December 15, 2003
- J.D. Power: Independent Agents Expect Volume Increase With Carriers
- A.M. Best: P/C Industry Notes Strong Q3 Results, But Reserve Development, Rate Deceleration Emerge
- IIABA Boasts Anti-Spam Exemption
December 12, 2003
- President Bush Inks Short-term Extension of Flood Insurance Program
- NAIC Committee Adopts Market Analysis Handbook
- Interstate Insurance Group Implements Web-enabled Rating for Pair of Its Major Commercial Lines
December 11, 2003
- More Consolidation in 2004: Tillinghast
- Aberrations for Certain Coverages Create Problems for Insureds and Underwriters Alike
- North American Liability Group Names Tews to Board of Directors
- Travelers Adds to Response for Customers and Injured Workers
December 10, 2003
- NAIC Receives Cost Information on Phase 1
- AIG Specialty Workers' Comp Notes Launch of AIG RiskTool System
- NAII Voices Concerns Regarding Enforcement of Judgments Abroad
- Berkley Medical Excess Underwriters Appoints Brown to Position of VP Underwriting
- Atlantic Mutual Cos. Ratings Fall on CreditWatch
- NAII Applauds Adoption of NYSID Proposal to Exempt Rated Securities from NAIC Filing Requirements
December 9, 2003
- IBHS Congress Hears of Impact from Disasters, Mold, Recent Hard Market
- Travelers, InStar Corp. Note New Real-Time E-Service Solutions to Agents Using IVANS Transformation Station
- A.M. Best Affirms Chubb's Financial Strength and Debt Ratings
- 10 Departments Receive Accreditation Awards
- ACI Names MMM PR Firm Again
- Winston to Head NAMIC Federal Affairs
December 8, 2003
- Alliance Urges NAIC to Move up Regulatory Modernization Efforts
- Csiszar Named NAIC President for 2004
- A.M. Best Reacts to OneBeacon's Purchase of Atlantic Mutual's Commercial Lines Renewals
- OneBeacon to Acquire Atlantic Mutual's Commercial Insurance Business
- Allenbrook Notes Successful Release of Phoenix 7.0
- Afni Insurance Services Notes Enhanced Web Services
December 5, 2003
- President Inks Reauthorization of Fair Credit Reporting Act
- AIG Private Client Group Unveils Yacht Insurance
- The Hartford Making Ocean Cargo Safer for Businesses
December 4, 2003
- Venture Programs Forms National Accounts Division
- ACE USA Appoints Wise to Lead Terrorism Underwriting Unit
- Miller Elected President of CAS; D'Arcy is New President-Elect
December 3, 2003
- Treasury Unveils Proposed Rules on Terrorism Risk Insurance Act
- Browne Appointed to NAII Board of Governors
- Association Introduces New Warehouse Program
December 2, 2003
- St. Paul, Travelers Announce Execs for Combined Company
- AIR's CATStation Now Available to Risk Managers
- S&P Assigns Liberty Insurance Holdings Intercompany Pool Members 'A' Rating
December 1, 2003