Insurance News from August 08, 2005
National News
Jury Awards ‘Improperly’ Fired State Farm Agents $20 Million
Five former State Farm Insurance agents were awarded $20 million by a Kansas City, Mo....
International & Reinsurance News
Japan PM Loses Postal Reform Vote; Calls Snap Election
Japan's Prime Minister, Junichiro Koizumi, suffered a serious setback in his plans to...
East News
Tower Group Buying MIIX Insurance Co. N.Y., N.J. Licenses
Following its shell acquisition strategy, Tower Group Inc. announced it has agreed to...
West News
Calif. Commissioner Announces -26.78 Percent Average Decrease in Workers’ Comp Filed Rates
California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi announced that workers' compensation...
Southeast News
Colorado State U. Expert Predicts 15 to 20 Named Storms, 10 hurricanes
Colorado State University hurricane expert Dr. William Gray has upgraded his hurricane...
Texas / South Central News
Ark. Workers’ Comp Conference to Aid Business Leaders
Untangling the conflicting information businesses receive from various sources will be...
Midwest News
Anthem Owes $1.5M to Settle Overcharge Allegations
Indiana-based Anthem Insurance Companies will pay the United States $1.5 million to...