Insurance News from January 18, 2008
National News
Supreme Court Stoneridge Ruling Adds to Setbacks for U.S. Investors
U.S. investors are heading into 2008 stung by a series of legal and regulatory...
International & Reinsurance News
S&P Updates Results of Bond Insurance Stress Test for Revised Assumptions
The formerly placid world of the bond insurers has suddenly become as chaotic as the...
East News
Va. Takes Step Toward Repeal of Costly Bad Driver Fees
The costly bad-driving fees on Virginians took a first step toward repeal in a chaotic...
West News
Flooding is ‘Next Big Disaster’ in Store for Calif., Say Engineers
While flooding in California's Central Valley is "the next big disaster waiting to...
Southeast News
Fla. Halts Allstate from Writing New Business in All Lines; Insurer Appeals
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued a final order immediately suspending...
Texas / South Central News
Three Okla. Lawmakers Return Donations Linked to Former Commissioner Scandal
Three Oklahoma state representatives, all Republicans, say they are returning campaign...
Midwest News
Kan. Senate Committee Moves Quickly on Disaster Relief Bill
A Senate committee is moving quickly on a proposal to help flood- and tornado-damaged...