Insurance News from July 22, 2005
National News
Double-Digit Hikes in Health Costs Prove Drag on Profits, Hiring, Raises
Employees are facing a double whammy when it comes to health care costs: Many companies...
International & Reinsurance News
U.S. Firms Prevail as Court Denies British Insurer’s Scheme to Curtail Liabilities Yet Remain Solvent
London insurance companies facing asbestos, pollution and other long-tail liabilities...
East News
Md. Workers’ Comp Payments Outpace U.S. Average, Study Says
In Maryland, total workers' compensation payments for injured workers' cash benefits...
West News
NAS Providing Toll-Free Helpline for EPLI Insureds
NAS Insurance Services is now providing its EPLI insureds with toll-free Hotline and...
Southeast News
Fla. Commissioner McCarty Issues Statement Backing TRIA’s Renewal
The removal of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, set to expire Dec. 31, could return...
Texas / South Central News
Former Okla. Agency Employee Charged in Embezzlement Case
The Oklahoma Attorney General's office reported that a former employee of Gore's...
Midwest News
Missouri Employers Mutual Joins Trusted Choice
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America announced that Missouri Employers...