Insurance News from October 18, 2005
National News
Study Finds Fewer Med-Mal Claims Against Hospitals and Physicians
While the severity of malpractice claims continues to rise - growing at a rate of 7.5...
International & Reinsurance News
UPDATE: Wilma Gains Hurricane Status; U.S. Gulf Keeps Watch
Gaining a better defined center, Tropical Storm Wilma strengthened into a hurricane...
East News
R.I. Court Mandates Mediation for All Med-Mal Cases in Providence County
Hoping to streamline the handling of cases, the Rhode Island Superior Court is...
West News
Safeco Unveils Q3 Report; Hurricanes Play Major Role
Seattle-based Safeco reported solid third-quarter results, with net income of $101.1...
Southeast News
FIC Says Irresponsible Workers’ Compensation Rate Reductions Could Reverse Reform Progress
The Florida Insurance Council, (FIC) is warning regulators against steep,...
Texas / South Central News
Recovery Authority to Lead Rebuilding Effort in La.
Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco announced the creation of the Louisiana...
Midwest News
RLI Posts Solid Q3 Results
Specialty insurer RLI Corp. reported third quarter net earnings of $25.3 million ($0.96...