Insurance News from August 27, 2008
National News
Higher Gas Prices, Lighter Vehicles Could Mean Higher Insurance Costs
The cost of auto injury claims involving lighter-weight vehicles tends to be higher...
International & Reinsurance News
Gustav Weakens over Haiti
Gustav has weakened to tropical storm strength as it passes over western Haiti,...
East News
New York Workers’ Comp Rates to Drop 5 Percent
Premiums for workers' compensation insurance in New York will drop 5 percent in 2009,...
West News
California Commissioner Proposes Pay-As-You-Drive Regulations
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner has proposed regulations that would...
Southeast News
Florida Workers’ Comp Rates to Drop For 6th Consecutive Year
The latest workers' compensation filing in Florida calls for an overall average rate...
Texas / South Central News
HCC Elects New Board Chairman, Fills New Board Position
Houston-based HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. has elected Christopher J. B. Williams as...
Midwest News
North Dakota Attorney General Says Workers’ Comp Meeting Illegal
North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says directors of the state's workers'...