Monthly Archives: February 2007

Katrina punitive damages reduced

The federal judge overseeing the Katrina claims cases in Mississippi has reduced a recent $2.5 million jury award of punitive...

Declarations

Different approach “From day one, USAA has adjusted Hurricane Katrina claims responsibly, and we will continue to do so until...

It Figures

6% The decrease in traffic fatalities on Tennessee’s roadways since 2004, the year after the state lowered the minimum blood-alcohol...

Florida insurers in freeze until June

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist convinced Cabinet members to approve a rule that will prevent property insurers from canceling Florida policies...

New Markets

Trucking Nuts & Bolts: AIX Group, Inc., a specialty insurance holding company, has formed a program to provide automobile physical...

The Commissioners: John Oxendine

Oxendine defends Main Street independent insurance agents Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine, who was recently elected to his fourth four-year...

People and Places

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners named its 2007 committee chairs and vice chairs. The new committee assignments are for...