Insurance News from August 05, 2008
National News
Insurers Escape Big Q2 Mortgage Losses – So Far
The first read on insurance companies' second-quarter earnings shows they're taking...
International & Reinsurance News
Swiss Re to Acquire Barclay’s Run-off Life Business for $1.47 Billion
Swiss Re has agreed to acquire Barclays Life Assurance Company Ltd. for £753...
East News
Safety Insurance Net Income Steady for Q2 Under New Mass. Auto System
Massachusetts personal lines insurer Safety Insurance Group, Inc.'s second quarter...
West News
Mercury General Increases Q2 Net Income 1.8%, Names Marcon to Board
Los Angeles-based Mercury General Corp. announced its second quarter results for 2008....
Southeast News
West Virginia Officials Rip Proposed Shelter Regulations
Officials in West Virginia, the country's largest underground coal-producing state,...
Texas / South Central News
Edouard Brings Rain, High Winds to Southeast Texas
Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall in Southeast Texas this morning between High...
Midwest News
Iowa Lawmakers Say More Disaster Funding Expected
Three members of Iowa's congressional delegation say House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has...