Insurance News from December 18, 2006
National News
Another Merck Victory: Ala. Jury Rejects Claims Against Vioxx
State court jurors sided with drug manufacturer Merck & Co. on Friday and rejected the...
International & Reinsurance News
S&P’s 2006 Report on European Insurance Highlights a “Good Year”
In a recently published report Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it "considers...
East News
Maryland’s Biggest Malpractice Insurer to Cut Premiums 8%
The largest medical malpractice insurer in Maryland is looking to drop premiums by 8...
West News
Plaintiffs Approve $60M Settlement in Los Angeles Clergy Abuse Cases
Attorneys representing 45 people who sued the nation's largest Roman Catholic...
Southeast News
State Farm to Begin Excluding Wind Coverage in Miss.
A State Farm Insurance Co. executive says the company is no longer offering wind...
Texas / South Central News
La. Gov. Gets Just Two Bills Passed in Special Session
Legislators gave Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco little of what she wanted in her failed...
Midwest News
Ohio State Automobile Mutual to Purchase Beacon Insurance Group
Columbus, Ohio-based State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co. announced today that,...