Insurance News from February 17, 2009
National News
Best’s Insurer Rating Upgrades Barely Outpaced Downgrades in 2008
Natural catastrophes and financial upheaval drove a sharp reversal in the...
International & Reinsurance News
Reinsurers Seem Ready to Flex Muscles, Raise Prices by Double-Digits
Reinsurers' tough talk about raising prices on the risk cover they sell to insurers may...
East News
Connecticut to Start Using Newer Breathalyzers
Authorities say Connecticut will spend nearly $1 million to replace breath analysis...
West News
Montana: Insurance Companies Should Consider Gender
The Montana Senate is supporting a plan to let insurance companies consider gender when...
Southeast News
Widow’s Trial Victory in Florida a Setback for Tobacco Industry
A Florida jury ruled last Thursday that a smoker's death was caused by his addiction to...
Texas / South Central News
Arkansas Court: New Hospital Liability Law Is Retroactive
Charitable hospitals with self-insurance plans can be sued for incidents that occurred...
Midwest News
South Dakota Court: State Officials Immune in Fatal Highway Crash
State transportation officials are immune from a lawsuit filed by a brother of Gov....