Insurance News from October 10, 2007
National News
Actuaries Urged to Watch for Emerging Benzene, Lead, Welding Rod Torts
Actuaries need to be on the look out for emerging mass tort claims related to benzene,...
International & Reinsurance News
Munich Re Changes Model in Push for More U.S. P/C Business
Munich Re announced a new long-term "profitable growth strategy" aimed at increasing...
East News
N.Y. City Restarts Site Inspections, Uncovers Safety Problems
The New York City Fire Department has uncovered more than 120 fire hazards and shut...
West News
Calif. Earthquake Bill Receives Criticism, Could Raise Rates
Critics of a bill recently signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger say more than 760,000...
Southeast News
Fla. Official Proposes CAT Fund Reform, Reinsurers Respond Positively
Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink presented a proposal that would give the...
Texas / South Central News
La. Governor Candidates Offer Array of Insurance Ideas
The four major candidates for Louisiana governor have a range of different ideas for...
Midwest News
N.D. Attorney Hamm to Fill Insurance Commissioner Position
Gov. John Hoeven plans to appoint Fargo attorney Adam Hamm, a Republican activist and...