Insurance News from December 30, 2008
National News
Study: Deadliest Hotspots for Teen Crashes on New Year’s Holiday
Some have called New Year's Eve "amateur hour" on the roads. That couldn't be more true...
International & Reinsurance News
Catastrophe Losses Up 7% in 2008, Making It One of Costliest Years for Insurers
The high frequency and severity of Atlantic hurricanes in 2008, coupled with other...
East News
Economic Link Suspected in Maine Arson Fires
Maine's fire marshal says a rise in arson fires is likely related to the slumping...
West News
Unions: 6 Months With No Las Vegas Construction Deaths Good
Union officials representing construction workers on the Las Vegas Strip say several...
Southeast News
Inspector Shortage Hampers West Virginia Coal Mine Safety Effort
An inability to retain inspectors is hurting West Virginia's efforts to make the...
Texas / South Central News
Cleanup of Oklahoma Zinc Smelter to Cost $6.6M; Viacom to Pay
Heavy-metal contaminants left by an Oklahoma zinc smelter that closed more than eight...
Midwest News
Iowa Safer Cigarette Law Starts Jan. 1
An Iowa law requiring the sale of new cigarettes that are less likely to start fires...