Insurance News from January 23, 2008
National News
U.S. Releases New Disaster Response and Recovery Plan
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a comprehensive plan for what...
International & Reinsurance News
Berkshire Hathaway Buys 3% Stake in Swiss Re; Reinsurance Pact Signed
Swiss Re announced today that Berkshire Hathaway has acquired a three percent stake in...
East News
$458M Big Dig Settlement Reached; Criminal Charges Dropped
The main management consultant and contractor on Boston's $15 billion Central...
West News
Ludt Joins Lawson-Hawks Team
John Miller, chief executive officer of Lawson-Hawks Insurance Associates announced the...
Southeast News
Disaster Assistance Available for 2 Storm-Battered Alabama Counties
Alabama residents of Lamar and Pickens counties may be eligible for federal assistance...
Texas / South Central News
Homeowner Premium Discounts for Storm Mitigation Coming to La.
Insurance premium discounts will soon be available to homeowners who install storm...
Midwest News
Ty Fights Recall of Lead-Tainted Toys
Ty Inc., in a challenge of Illinois' law governing lead in toys, is refusing to pull a...