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
Summit in Houston to Address Heavy Equipment Theft
FBI-LEEDA and the National Equipment Register announced a free one-day regional summit...
Midwest News
RLI Posts Solid Q3 Results
Specialty insurer RLI Corp. reported third quarter net earnings of $25.3 million ($0.96...