Insurance News from March 13, 2009
National News
AIG Collapse Effect on Life Insurance Sector Overstated: Analysts
AIG's recent claims that its collapse could threaten not just banking counterparties...
International & Reinsurance News
Swiss Re Finalizes Funding Agreement with Berkshire Hathaway
Swiss Re has announced that the "main terms of the convertible perpetual capital...
East News
New York City Spent $568 Million on Malpractice, Property, Other Claims
New York City spent almost $568 million to settle damage claims, and the biggest awards...
West News
Washington Pay As You Drive Insurance Proposal Passes First Hurdle
Pay-as-you-drive legislation in Washington that proposes drivers should be able to pay...
Southeast News
Mississippi Officials Warn Against Buying Cottages in Auction
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is discouraging people from purchasing...
Texas / South Central News
Okla. Dems Oppose Bill Calling for Senate Approval of Work Comp Judges
State Senate confirmation of judges in Oklahoma's workers' compensation system would be...
Midwest News
$100 Million Iowa Relief Plan Would Include Buying Flooded Homes
Iowa Democrats have unveiled a $100 million flood relief package and are negotiating...