National News
News for November 2005
November 30, 2005
- 15 States Cited by Safety Groups as Deadliest for Drunken Driving
- Consumer WATCHdogs Identify Worst Toys for Kids' Safety with 2005 List
- ReSource Pro Rolls Out New Outsourcing Model for MGAs, Program Managers and Retail Brokers
November 29, 2005
- Wilma's $6 Billion Cost to Insurers Raises Industry's Catastrophe Loss Total to Record $50 Billion
- New Excess Surplus Lines Carrier, Rockhill Insurance, Launched
- Conning Research: Convergence Products Redefine P/C Insurance/Reinsurance
- Liberty Mutual Launches Online Business Interruption Training Tool
- Whipp, Bleisnick Join Guy Carpenter
November 28, 2005
- More Civil Claims 'Possible' Against AIG's Former Boss, But No Criminal Charges Expected
- From Snowfall to Tornadoes, Storms Cause Deaths and Property Loss
- The Hartford Updates Its D&O Product for Real Estate Investment Trusts
- Kingsway Taps The Robert Plan to Manage Auto Assigned Risk in U.S.
November 25, 2005
November 24, 2005
- Disaster Recovery Officials on the Prowl for Fraudulent Claims After Hurricanes
- EFI Global Answers Largest Number of Hurricane Calls Ever
November 23, 2005
- Choice of Medical Care Provider Affects Costs, Outcomes for Injured Workers
- Despite Market Progress, P/C Rating Downgrades Top Upgrades
November 22, 2005
Big 'I' Leader Says Hurricane Response 'Too Slow;' Hails Flood Reform, TRIA Progress- Alea Sells Renewal Rights of U.S. Primary Program Business
- NCOIL Panel Addresses Lessons Learned from Disasters
- Legislators Adopt Aftermarket Crash Parts Resolution
- Frozen Pipe Damage Exceeds $4 Billion: IBHS
- FEMA Extends Hotel Deadline in 10 States After Sharp Criticism
- Markel's Investors Underwriting Managers Names Kazanjian
- Lighthouse Adds BOP to Entertainment Program
November 21, 2005
- Take Insurance Journal's Exclusive Agency Automation Survey
- Harleysville Realigns Field Operation; Names 4 Regional Presidents
November 20, 2005
November 18, 2005
- General Electric Exits Insurance; Sells Insurance Solutions, Employers Re to Swiss Re
- Senate Passes Terrorism Insurance Extension
- Firm Grades States' Doctors on Disciplinary Actions, Patient Satisfaction
- Fitch: Swiss Re on Watch for GE Buy
- Casualty Actuarial Society Names Braithwaite as President
- Argonaut Group Appoints Comeaux as Secretary
- HCC to Sell Common Stock
November 17, 2005
- Insurance Commissioners Announce Framework for National Cat Program
- IJ Exclusive: At Swett & Crawford, Independent Again
- Hurricanes Rita, Katrina Impact Progressive's October Results
- PwC Names Bennett as a Director in Insurance Risk Management Practice
November 16, 2005
- Senate, House Panels Both Advance Terrorism Insurance Bills
- Several States Hit as Tornadoes Tear Up Midwest, Southeast
- As House Prepares Terrorism Insurance Bill Today, Coalition Offers Support and Senate Readies Its Own
- St. Paul Travelers: Initial Wilma Losses About $220M After Tax
- Liberty Mutual Manages Workers' Comp Using Group Health Analysis
- FEMA Pushing Dec. 1 Motel Check-Out for 53,000 Hurricane Families
- U.S. Needs National Catastrophe Insurance Program, Insurance Commissioners Say
- AIA Urges Caution When Considering National Cat Insurance Program
- Aon Finalizes Sale of Swett & Crawford to Investor Group
- Gulf Coast Firm Unveils Law Weblog for Hurricane-Affected Areas
- CNA E&S Appoints Noodle Specialty Brokers for Property/Liability Products
November 15, 2005
- Aon Exploring Strategic Alternatives for Several of its Lines, Including P/C
- Big 'I' Throws Backing Behind House Terrorism Insurance Bill
- Best Upgrades Alliance of Nonprofits for Insurance, ANI-RRG to A-
- St. Paul Travelers Expands Appetite for Architects and Engineers Business
November 14, 2005
- AIR Worldwide: Significant Quality Issues with Insurers' Exposure Data
- ACE USA's D&O Protection Targeting Non-Fortune 1000 Cannot Be Pulled
- Fireman's Fund and RISC Roll Out New Product for Fire Equipment Companies
- NPR Details Crop Insurance Fraud
- Preferred Club Programs Reorganizes into Regions
- Natural Catastrophes, Aftermarket Auto Repair Parts, Credit Scoring Top AIA's Agenda at NCOIL Meeting
November 11, 2005
- House Committee to Offer 2-Year Terrorism Insurance Extension Next Week
- Agents Group Sets Flood Insurance Reform Agenda
- MarketScout: Market Stable, for Now
November 10, 2005
- EPA's New Liability Shield Intended to Spur Brownfields Redevelopment
- IJ, Kinetic Information Team Up for Agency Automation Survey
- ARAG Names Fishman CEO, President
- HCC to Acquire Perico
- Fitch: AIG Remains on Rating Watch
- Want a Divorce? Get Set to Pay Much More for Health Insurance
November 9, 2005
- AIG Delays Q3 Filing, Plans Restatements Back to 2002
- Pitfalls in Valuation Can Be Detrimental to Stability, Advises GE Solutions
- Schake Joins Willis Real Estate Practice
- The Hartford Enhances Executive Liability Package
- Safeco Offering Small- to Mid-Sized Commercial Packages Online
November 8, 2005
- ISO's Coyne Urges P/C Insurers to Reinvent Themselves to Survive Fierce Competition, Catastrophes
- CPCU Society Annual Meeting Attendees Gain Insight at Hurricane Katrina Seminar
- Katrina, Rita Hit James River in Q3
- Safeco Automating Sales Process for Mid-Market Commercial
- PIA National Names Diegel as Chairman of Carrier Executive Group
- Fireman's Fund Promotes Siry
November 7, 2005
- ISO: Q3 Insured Losses of $40.8 Billion an All-Time Record
- State Farm Sued Over Salvaged Auto Settlement with 49 States
- Car Thieves Still Favor Imports: NICB
- OneBeacon Expands Specialty Focus into Community Banks, Lawyers
- Markel Posts $254 Million Loss in Q3
- Best Affirms Allstate Rating, Revises Selected Outlooks
- Teen Driving Study Sees Need for Addressing Attitudes, Peer Influences - Not Just Rules and Skills
November 6, 2005
- Death Toll, Damages Mount Following Killer Tornado in Indiana, Kentucky
- Aon CEO : Too Early to Know How High Rates Will Rise Due to Hurricanes
November 4, 2005
November 3, 2005
- One Year After Spitzer, Brokers and Risk Managers Report Shifting Roles
- Aon Reports Q3 Results
- N.J. Jury Clears Drugmaker Merck In Vioxx Heart Attack Case
- Conning: Despite Storms and Competition, P&C Outlook is Good
- GAO Blasts RMA in Crop Insurance Fraud Study
- Gen. Colin Powell to Address 2006 Big 'I' Convention
November 2, 2005
- Study Says 8 in 10 American Small Businesses Not Ready for Disaster
- Rep. Oxley to Retire at End of 2006
- Stevoff Named Colemont's U.S. COO
- St. Paul Travelers Finalizes Previously Noted Sale of CATRisk Unit
- OneBeacon Grows Personal Insurance Operations with Houston General
- AIG Names Keogh Sr. VP, Mitrovic Vice President Claims
November 1, 2005
- ISO: Insurers to Pay Hurricane Rita's Victims $4.7B for Insured Property Losses
- J.D. Power: Hurricanes Play Major Role in Homeowners Customer Satisfaction
- Study Reports Commercial Lines Dominate at Top 10 Banks in Insurance
- Marsh Boosts Profits in 3rd Quarter; Says Restructuring for 2006 on Target
- Argonaut Closes Underwriter's Options