Insurance News from April 16, 2008
National News
Legislation to Expand Liability Risk Retention Act Introduced into Congress
Legislation designed to modernize the federal Liability Risk Retention Act (LRRA) of...
International & Reinsurance News
Insurance Australia Group Rejects QBE Buyout Bid; Takeover Tussle
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has rejected an A$7.4 billion (US$6.9 billion; €4.3...
East News
Number of Medical Malpractice Suits in Pennsylvania Down
The number of medical malpractice lawsuits filed in Pennsylvania declined for a third...
West News
California Earthquake Authority To Use New Science in Determining Rates
The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) announced today it will begin using a newly...
Southeast News
Florida Senate Property Insurance Bill Pleases Regulators, Angers Insurers
As insurers and other interested parties criticized a Florida property insurance bill...
Texas / South Central News
Okla. Democrats Express Frustration Over Death of Insurance Bills
Democrats in the Oklahoma Legislature have expressed frustration over their lack of...
Midwest News
Minnesota Lawmakers OK Compromise on Suing Home, Auto Insurers
The Minnesota Legislature approved this week a compromise bill giving consumers more...