Insurance News from March 20, 2008
National News
House Financial Chair Frank Calls for U.S. Financial Risk Regulator
The chairman of the House Financial Services Committee called Thursday for Congress to...
International & Reinsurance News
Ping An Buys Half of Fortis Asset Arm
China's Ping An Insurance Co Ltd. deepened its ties with Belgian-Dutch financial group...
East News
Maryland Senate Revives Ban on Cell Phones, Texting While Driving
A cell phone driving ban that has been rejected many times by Maryland lawmakers — as...
West News
Los Angeles Trial Opens for Elderly Women in Murder-for-Profit Case
Two elderly women accused of killing two transient men with a car so they could collect...
Southeast News
Oil Well Ignites in Tennessee; Flames Seen for Miles
Tennessee authorities said at least one person has been burned and residents have been...
Texas / South Central News
Former La. Lawmaker: Restitution Cash from Insurance Co. Liquidation
Former Louisiana Senate president Michael O'Keefe, serving 19.5 years for stealing from...
Midwest News
5 Years Later, Ohio Has Falling Insurance Rates; Fewer Obstetricians
When Bobbie Cameron became pregnant with her third child, she reluctantly chose a new...