Insurance News from July 17, 2008
National News
Bipartisan Bill Targets ‘Cozy’ Ties Between Airlines, Safety Agency
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a bill this week aimed at ending the Federal...
International & Reinsurance News
Lockton’s James Sees Bigger Role for Brokers as Risk Climate Worsens
The current global risk environment is a time to "analyze operations and take the tough...
East News
New York Hearings Pit Agents Against Compensation-Reformers
A top executive for a key insurance broker urged New York regulators to quash the...
West News
Wildfires Bring Demand for Private Firefighters
Seated behind the wheel of a fire engine, Dave Breglia follows a map dotted with...
Southeast News
State Farm Files Average 47.1% Increase in Florida Homeowners Coverage
State Farm Florida Insurance Co., a Florida-only property insurance company, filed an...
Texas / South Central News
La. Gov. Lets Auto Liability Law Become Effective Without Signature
Even though Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal didn't sign the bill, a new law will raise auto...
Midwest News
Appeals Court Dismisses Nebraska Crop Insurance Company’s Lawsuit
A federal appeals court has dismissed the remaining portions of a lawsuit filed by a...