Insurance News from January 30, 2008
National News
Arthur J. Gallagher to Sell Reinsurance Unit, Ireland Brokerage; Layoff 400
Itasca, Illinois-based insurance brokerage Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported a drop in...
International & Reinsurance News
Société Générale Crisis Highlights ‘Rogue Trader’ Risk Warns Lloyd’s
The ongoing crisis at the second largest French bank, Société Générale, has...
East News
Mass. AG Loses Another as Hanover’s Auto Insurance Filing is Cleared
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has lost another skirmish in the battle...
West News
Ex-N.M. Deputy Insurance Superintendent Found Guilty
Federal jurors have convicted former state Deputy Insurance Superintendent Joe Ruiz of...
Southeast News
Mississippi Jury’s Verdict in Katrina Case Favors Insurance Company
A federal judge refused to let Mississippi jurors consider punitive damages against an...
Texas / South Central News
La. Auditor Suspects Illegal Insurance Rate Fixing at Citizens
Louisiana's legislative auditor said Jan. 28 he suspects illegal price-fixing has...
Midwest News
Iowa Counties Urge Lawmakers to Address Liability Issues for Bikers
The route for this year's bicycle race, RAGBRAI, is set and counties along its path...