Insurance News from May 29, 2008
National News
For Emergency Planners, Hurricane Forecasts Have Limited Value
Each April, weather wizard William Gray emerges from his burrow deep in the Rocky...
International & Reinsurance News
Generali Pulls Out of RBS Insurance Deal as Deadline Nears
Italy's Generali dropped out of the running for Royal Bank of Scotland's insurance arm...
East News
Mass. FAIR Plan Home Insurer Won’t Appeal Rate Denial
Massachusetts' insurer of last resort won't immediately seek a steep premium increase,...
West News
Arizona Senate Debates Ban on Texting While Driving
Arizona legislators are debating whether to ban texting while driving. Supporters say...
Southeast News
Fla. Gov. Signs Law Extending Citizens Rate Freeze; Nixes Private Incentive
Gov. Charlie Crist has signed homeowners insurance legislation in Florida that extends...
Texas / South Central News
Over Protests of Insurers, Businesses, La. Senate OKs Prosthetics Bill
Beginning next year, health insurance policies written in Louisiana would have to...
Midwest News
Deadly Iowa Tornado Rated State’s Strongest in 32 Years
A tornado that leveled half a town in northeast Iowa and killed seven people was the...