Insurance News from March 26, 2007
National News
U.S. Study Finds Majority of Medical Malpractice Claims Close Without Payment
The majority of medical malpractice claims in a study of seven states were closed...
International & Reinsurance News
Powerful Earthquake Rocks Japan; 1 Dead, 170 Injured
A powerful earthquake struck Japan on Sunday, killing at least one person and injuring...
East News
Conn. Ruling Lowers Bar for Suits Against Self-Service Operations
The state Supreme Court has adopted a new legal rule making it easier for plaintiffs to...
West News
Idaho Governor Vetoes Auto Insurance Measure
Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter has vetoed his fourth bill of 2007, this time killing a...
Southeast News
Miss. Gov. Barbour Signs Wind Pool Premium Relief Bill
Gov. Haley Barbour signed a new law on March 22 designed to shore up Mississippi's...
Texas / South Central News
La. Commissioner Wants $100M Fund to Entice Insurers to State
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon wants to use $100 million in state money...
Midwest News
N.D. Agent Under Investigation for Fraud Found Dead
Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman is investigating whether some of an Underwood...