Insurance News from February 20, 2008
National News
IRS Tax Code Change Called Threat to Captive Insurance States
U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., is asking the U.S. Treasury to block a pending tax code...
International & Reinsurance News
Lloyd’s Poll Finds Financial Instability is Main 2008 Risk
According to a recently conducted survey of 138 underwriters, Lloyd's found that the...
East News
N.Y. Court: Insureds Can Sue For Consequential Damages
A new ruling by the New York Court of Appeals could open the door for breach of...
West News
Arizona Cities Not Liable for Accidents on State-Controlled Streets
A new appellate court ruling says Arizona cities aren't legally on the hook for...
Southeast News
6 Fla. Workers’ Comp Cos. Ordered to Refund ‘Excess’ Profits
Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty has ordered six workers' compensation...
Texas / South Central News
U.S. Supreme Court Declines New Orleans Levee Flood Damages Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case brought by New Orleans property...
Midwest News
Insurers Testify Against Wis. Zip Code Ban Proposal
The American Insurance Association (AIA) today testified against Wisconsin SB 348, a...