Monthly Archives: <span>November 2005</span>

International Newsbriefs

New Bermuda Insurers Formed: As the proverb says: “It’s an ill wind that blows no man good.” Even Katrina, one...

National Newsbriefs

Q3 Insured Losses an All-Time Record: Pummeled by Hurricane Katrina and six other natural catastrophes in the third quarter, U.S....

Carrier Watch

Stock Prices: Despite the devastation caused by the three major hurricanes which struck the Gulf Coast and parts of Florida...

LAWMAKERS PASS MED-MAL CAP BILL:

The Wisconsin legislature passed Assembly Bill 766, which restores caps on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. However, supporters are...

GOV. NAMES MABE CEO OF COMP BUREAU:

Ohio Gov. Bob Taft announced the appointment of William Mabe as the administrator/chief executive officer of the Ohio Bureau of...

INSURERS NEED NOTICE ON CREDIT SCORES:

North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman has issued a memorandum to property/casualty insurers writing business in the state stating companies...

HEALTH INSURANCE RISES FOR WORKERS:

Nebraska state employees will pay 22.1 percent more for health insurance next year, after union representatives and administrators failed to...

DOI HITS FELONIOUS BAIL BOND AGENTS:

Missouri Insurance Director Dale Finke announced a crackdown on bail bond agents with felony convictions who have obtained licenses from...