Insurance News from December 22, 2005
National News
Fed Study Raises Doubts About Proposed Asbestos Trust Fund
In a new analysis of the $140 billion asbestos trust fund scheme included in S. 852...
International & Reinsurance News
Best Affirms XL’s ‘A+’ Ratings; Removes from Review; Outlook Stable
A.M. Best Co. announced that it has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of...
East News
Me.’s Collins, Conn.’s Lieberman Push Tougher Chemical Plant Safety
Oil-storage tanks in South Portland and paper mills in other parts of Maine would be...
West News
Calif. Court Decision Expected to Lower Workers’ Comp Rates
Los Angeles based law firm Roxborough, Pomerance & Nye LLP recently won a ruling that...
Southeast News
Insurance Fraud Detectives Apprehend Miamian on 48 Felony Charges
A Miami man is facing more than 48 felony charges after surrendering Tuesday to...
Texas / South Central News
PT and OT Preauthorization Mandatory Under Texas Workers’ Comp System Effective Dec. 1
House Bill 7 amended Texas Labor Code ยง413.014 by adding physical therapy and...
Midwest News
Michigan Agents Push for Improved Smoke Detector Use
Michigan insurance agents are calling for more use of smoke detectors in Michigan homes...