Insurance News from April 18, 2006
National News
U.S. Injury Report: 50 Million Injuries a Year; Lifetime Costs Top $406 Billion
The lifetime cost of injuries occurring in a single year in the U.S. totals an...
International & Reinsurance News
Keogh to Succeed Schmalzriedt as Head of ACE Overseas General
The ACE Group of Companies announced the retirement of Gary Schmalzriedt as CEO of ACE...
East News
Conn. Doctors Hit Policy Exclusions for Alcohol-Related Injuries
Eight years ago, then-18-year-old Oliver Bishop IV made a costly mistake. The Guilford,...
West News
Alaska Unfair Claim Settlement Bill Would Undermine Insurance Commissioner’s Authority, Insurers Say
A bill to change Alaska's insurance settlement practices, "is unnecessary, would likely...
Southeast News
N.C. Agents Invite Young Golfers to Play in Qualifying Tournaments
The Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina will sponsor qualifying tournaments...
Texas / South Central News
Okla. Tax Proposals: Boon for Companies-Including Insurers-and Wealthy?
Two tax-credit programs now under intense legislative scrutiny could mean some of...
Midwest News
Crawford Investigation Services Hosts Fraud/Surveillance Seminar, April 19
Atlanta-based Crawford Investigation Services, Inc., will discuss surveillance...