Insurance News from November 17, 2008
National News
Hartford, 3 Other Insurers Seek to Buy Thrifts to Obtain Bailout Funds
Four insurance companies on Friday asked the government to allow them to buy thrifts so...
International & Reinsurance News
Main Points from G20 Leaders Summit Communique
G20 leaders agreed to take rapid action, including fiscal stimulus measures as needed,...
East News
Closings Set in Insurance Fraud Trial of Former Pennsylania Judge
A federal court jury in Pittsburgh has had a long weekend to mull nearly three weeks of...
West News
Southern California Battles Devastating Wildfires
Southern Californians weathered a fourth day of devastation on Sunday, as wind-blasted...
Southeast News
Florida Workers’ Compensation Insurers Seek 8.9% Rate Hike
A Florida Supreme Court ruling has resulted in a request to raise workers compensation...
Texas / South Central News
La. Citizens OKs $35M Settlement; Pays $90M in Hurricane Claims
The board of Louisiana's last-resort insurance company approved paying up to $35...
Midwest News
Supporters Ask Illinois Supeme Court to Uphold Malpractice Caps
A 2005 law limiting the amount of money juries may award in medical malpractice cases...