Insurance News from April 27, 2006
National News
Actuaries to White House: Federal Insurance Backstop Needed
The American Academy of Actuaries, in response to questions posed by the President's...
International & Reinsurance News
Prospects for Trade Deal Near Collapse
Success for the "Doha Round" of trade negotiations appears to be getting more and more...
East News
N.J. Court: Worker Can Sue Exxon Over Spouse’s Death
A retired steamfitter who claims his asbestos-contaminated work clothes caused his...
West News
Arizona Bill to Tighten Malpractice Rules Goes to Gov. Napolitano
The Arizona House reversed itself and approved Senate-passed legislation to make it...
Southeast News
Gov. Bush Signs Important Fla. Tort Reform Legislation
Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has signed legislation (HB 145) that insurance companies say will...
Texas / South Central News
La. Producer Accused of Pocketing Insurance Premiums
A Lake Charles, La., insurance producer was ordered to cease and desist operating in...
Midwest News
Mich. Legislature Considers Asbestos Litigation Reform, Insurer Group Says
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America says that the Michigan...