Insurance News from October 20, 2005
National News
RIMS Benchmark Survey Reports Major Downturn in Commercial Rates
Commercial insurance premiums took a sharp downward turn in the third quarter,...
International & Reinsurance News
Wilma Weakens (Slightly); Nears Yucatan; Florida Still Under Threat
Hurricane Wilma has weakened slightly as it approaches the coast of Mexico's Yucatan...
East News
Weak Competition Drives N.H. to Require Prior OK of Med-Mal Rates
Medical malpractice insurers writing in New Hampshire will be required to get advance...
West News
Calif. Court Rules Illegal Immigrants Can Get Workers’ Comp
Illegal immigrants injured on the job are entitled to workers' compensation benefits...
Southeast News
Fla. Democrats Support National Catastrophe Fund
In an effort to stabilize Florida's insurance market and entice more companies to write...
NAMIC President Applauds State Insurance Association’s Role in Shaping Public Policy
Attorney General Crist Suggests Florida Ethics Legislation to Control Public-Private Agencies
AIIA Announces Schedule for ‘Extreme Claims and Underwriting Road Show’
Georgia Big ‘I’ to Offer Flood Insurance Continuing Education
Texas / South Central News
Tip Helps Texas Mutual Bust Workers’ Comp Fraud Scam
Texas Mutual Insurance Company reported that Thomas Whited of Bastrop pleaded guilty to...
Midwest News
Allstate Reports Q3 Results
The Allstate Corporation, based in Northbrook, Ill., generated operating income in...