Insurance News from June 12, 2008
National News
Midwest Flooding Forces Evacuations, Bridge Closings, Business Shutdowns
Flooding rivers across Iowa forced residents to evacuate, closed businesses, wrecked...
International & Reinsurance News
S&P: Volatility, Regulation Testing Global Multiline Insurers
Managers of global multiline insurance companies have their work cut out for them in...
East News
Wall Collapse Leads to Manslaughter Charge for New York Contractor
A New York construction contractor has been indicted on a manslaughter charge in...
West News
Mercury Provides California Policyholders $61 Million Rate Reduction
George Joseph, founder and chairman of Mercury General Corp. announced the company has...
Southeast News
State Farm to Drop Coastal Policies, Raise Rates in Mississippi
The State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. filed intentions with the Mississippi Insurance...
Texas / South Central News
Louisiana House OKs Bill on Regional Storm Deductibles
Insurance companies should be allowed to adjust their so-called "named storm"...
Midwest News
Tornado Hits Iowa Boy Scout Camp, 4 Killed, 48 Seriously Injured
Adding insult to already enough injury--Iowa was hit again on June 11 with another...