Insurance News from May 16, 2006
National News
Texas Best, Vermont Worst Tort Climate for Jobs, Capital Investment, Claims New Study
In the competition for jobs and capital investment among the states, those states that...
International & Reinsurance News
AXA Moves Ahead on ‘Squeeze-out” of German Minority Shareholders
France's AXA Group announced that its "squeeze-out of the minority shareholders of its...
East News
R.I.’s Beacon Mutual Seeks to Withdraw 27.7% Workers’ Comp Rate Cut Bid
Policyholders of Beacon Mutual Insurance Co. hoping for quick approval of a proposed...
West News
RMS Partners With China Earthquake Administration’s Institute of Engineering Mechanics to Develop China Earthquake Risk
Newark, Calif.-based Risk Management Solutions (RMS) has formed a partnership with the...
Southeast News
Florida Insurance Relief Bill Signed by Gov. Bush, Provides $1.2B
A bill which provides $1.2 billion to help ease the impact of rising property insurance...
Texas / South Central News
State Considers Raising Speed Limits in West Texas
Speed limits would increase to 80 mph on two West Texas interstate highways under a...
Midwest News
Minn. Supreme Court Considers Attorney Requirement on Malpractice Insurance
Many of the complaints the Minnesota Lawyers Board investigates get dismissed,...