National News
News for December 2005
December 30, 2005
December 29, 2005
- Insurers Can Use ISO Terrorism Forms Under TRIA Extension
- State Auto Financial Named "Best Managed" by Forbes
- The Hanover Plans $200M Repurchase
- White Paper Analyzes Loss Retention Under Terrorism Extension Act
- Western Security Surplus Taps Stevens for COO
- Take Insurance Journal's Agency Automation Survey
December 28, 2005
- Insurers' Income, Surplus Rise Despite Record Catastrophe Losses
- As Tax Season Approaches, Accountants Reminded of Liability Risks
- La., Miss. Relief Agencies to Share $125K in Aid from Council Foundation
- The Hartford Promotes Galvin to Risk Management VP
December 27, 2005
- 2005 Hurricane Losses to Top $57 Billion, Advisen Reports
- States Balk at Automakers' Liability Shield Under New Roof Standard
- Fidelity National Financial to Acquire Claims Firm Sedgwick
- Odyssey Investments Buys Stake in York Insurance Services
- NAIC Announces New Staff in D.C.
December 26, 2005
- Patterson to Lead ACE Risk Management Subsidiary
- Burns & Wilcox Offers New Contractors' Environmental Market
December 23, 2005
- Federal Vioxx Retrial Set for Feb. in New Orleans
- The Hartford Marks 10 Years as Public Company and Its Split from ITT
- 'Twas Risky Night Before Christmas...an Insurance Holiday Tale
December 22, 2005
- Fed Study Raises Doubts About Proposed Asbestos Trust Fund
- Ho-Ho-Ho: Liability Waiver Promises to Shield Americans from Santa's Fat Suits
- W.R. Berkley Names Hewitt, Kamford and Stone to Top Posts
- ICAT Launches Commercial Builder's Risk Cat Product
December 21, 2005
- House Advances Liability Protection for Bird Flu Vaccine Makers
- Financier Frankel Gets Prison Deal in Exchange for Assets Recovery
- Aon Clients Accept Claim Settlements
- Update: Businessman Found in Chicago River
- NAMIC Unveils New Legislative Information Service
- Farmers Offers Tips on Keeping Homes Safe During the Holidays
December 20, 2005
- GMAC RE Establishes New Excess & Surplus Lines Unit
- Marsh Names Burns as CFO
- Northland Rolls Out Non-Fleet Coverage Enhancements
December 19, 2005
- Insurance Actuaries Prepared for Even More Damaging Hurricanes
- A.M. Best Report: Terrorism - Too Risky Without TRIA
- Liberty Mutual Hires Former 9/11 Fund Head to Mediate Hurricane Claims
- Guy Carpenter Study: U.S. Tort System Less Hostile to Corporate Defendants, Their Insurers
December 18, 2005
- Congress Passes TRIA Renewal; Legislation Sent to President's Desk
- Patriot Act Re-authorization Nixed by U.S. Senate
December 16, 2005
December 15, 2005
- Katrina & Rita Opened a "Pandora's Box" for P/C Industry, Says S&P
- Csiszar Urges Support for Gov. Barbour's Flood Grant Proposal
- Harvard Study: Carpal Tunnel Not Caused by Computer Use
- OSHA Responds to Gulf Coast Cleanup with New Guidelines
- CNA Launches New Small Business Product Combining Former Policies
- Wells Fargo Chooses Wissinger to Lead Acordia Inc.
December 14, 2005
- With Only Few Days Left, Industry Presses on Terrorism Insurance
Brokers in Pursuit of Professional Liability Coverage- Hallmark Financial Services to Acquire Aerospace Holdings
- Litzky Chosen as Vice President for AIG Corporate Governance
- National Producer Registry Appoints Big 'I' Exec as Vice President
December 13, 2005
- Texas, Illinois Lead in Latest 'Judicial Hellholes' Ranking
- Virginia Authorizes Partial Payments on Reciprocal of America Claims
- Federal Vioxx Trial Ruled Mistrial
- Colemont Launches Recall Risk Management Program
- W.R. Berkley Launching Aviation Underwriting Facility
- National Union Fire's Hedge Fund Protector Targets $875 Billion Industry
December 12, 2005
- Personal Lines 2006 Outlook Stable, S&P Report Says
- Hurricane Katrina: The Long Road to Recovery
- Vioxx Trial Jurors Still Deliberating
- Agents Exercise Skills to Build Insurance Program Muscle
- Best Reacts to ProAssurance Corp.'s Planned Purchase of PIC Wisconsin
December 10, 2005
December 9, 2005
December 8, 2005
- Fitch Reviews U.S. Insurance Industry in 2005; Looks Ahead to 2006
- Regulators Hear Industry Concerns on National Insurance Catastrophe Plan
- National Assoc. of Insurance Commissioners Elects Officers
- Insurers Reject Alternate SOX Proposal
- Insurers Urge Regulatory Modernization, Study of Cat Risk
December 7, 2005
- House of Representatives Passes Terrorism Insurance Bill
- PIA Supports House Passage of TRIA Renewal for Two Years
- House Floor Vote on Terrorism Insurance Expected Today
- Rosput Reynolds Named Safeco President; Brown Elected Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
- Regulators Award Accreditation to Indiana, Michigan and D.C.
- Regulators Award Accreditation to Indiana, Michigan and District of Columbia
- Fitch Revises Aon's Outlook to Stable
December 6, 2005
- Drivers Living Near Restaurants Pose Higher Risk Than Church Neighbors
- Blue Cross to Open Bank to Manage Consumer Directed Health Plans
- Ohio Casualty Renews CEO Carmichael Pact for 5 Years
- Willis Buys N.Y.-Based Armored Car Insurance Specialty Broker
- XL Announces Changes in Leadership at Specialty Marine and Energy Unit
- GAB Robins Names Mansfield as CFO
- GMI of Pa. Named Managing General Underwriter for XL Insurance
December 5, 2005
- America's Actuaries: Permanent Government Role in Terrorism Insurance Necessary
- Insurance Regulators Approve 2006 Budget at Winter Meeting
- Insurance Industry Ranks Safest Cars
- U.S. Marines Begin Offering Traumatic Injury Insurance Program
- Thinking of Some Office Holiday Party Hanky Panky? Think Again
- Maike Joins ACORD as Director of Standards Planning
- Venture Hospitality Adds Workers' Comp Market
December 2, 2005
December 1, 2005
- Investors Turn Up Heat on Insurers to Disclose Risk from Climate Change
- Segal Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison
- Supreme Court Sides With Va. Landlord Over Renters in Toxic Mold Lawsuit
- XL Capital Forms Excess Surplus Unit
- The Hartford Adds Identity Recovery Coverage to Business Owners Policies
- Camelback Captive & Risk Management Services Form Alliance
- John B. Collins Adds 4 Facultative Reinsurance Brokers