Insurance News from August 18, 2006
National News
Merck Weighing Options After Legal Setbacks in Vioxx Cases
Reacting to a couple of legal setbacks related to its embattled arthritis medication,...
International & Reinsurance News
Best Reports on Reinsurers: ‘Humbled, But Most Not Broken’
In its recently issued global insurance report A.M. Best Co. concludes that "almost a...
East News
States Look to Copy N.H. Public Works Mutual Aid Network
About a decade ago, as he watched utility trucks from out of state help fix widespread...
West News
State Farm Files for Rate Reduction
State Farm Insurance, California's largest auto insurer, has applied for an 8 percent...
Southeast News
Fla. Commissioner Orders Citizens to Reduce Rates in Monroe County
Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty rejected a request by Citizens Property...
Texas / South Central News
Ex-adjuster Sentenced for Fraudulent Claims in San Antonio
A former insurance adjuster has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a...
Midwest News
Wis. Governor Unveils Plan to Make Health Premiums Tax-deductible
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle unveiled a plan this week to exempt all health insurance...