Insurance News from August 22, 2007
National News
The Blame Game and the Subprime Mortgage Lending Meltdown
The subprime mortgage lending blame game is in full swing — with people arguing about...
International & Reinsurance News
Duathlon Organizers Buy Loch Ness Monster Coverage from R&SA
FirstGroup, the UK-based, organizers of the forthcoming "First Monster Duathlon," are...
East News
Maryland Man Who Lost Family in Fire Sues Over Lack of Smoke Alarms
Alleging that a Baltimore apartment building's management failed to install smoke...
West News
Insurers Say Alaska Court Decision Could Lead to Uneven Rates
A ruling by the Alaska State Supreme Court requiring insurers to re-rate all policies...
Southeast News
Fla. Drivers Told Property Damage Liability Still Needed If No-Fault Expires
Florida drivers will still need to purchase property damage liability insurance even if...
Texas / South Central News
Commissioner Refuses Allstate’s Proposed 5.9% Rate Hike in Texas
Allstate Texas Lloyds on Aug. 20 announced two filings that would raise its homeowners...
Midwest News
N.D. Commissioner Jim Poolman Announces Resignation
North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman said he will resign Sept. 1 to begin an...