Insurance News from April 09, 2009
National News
P/C Insurers Profitable in 2008; Take Hit From Catastrophes, Financial Crisis
Property/casualty insurers remained profitable in 2008 despite taking hits from several...
International & Reinsurance News
Somali Pirates Hijack U.S.- Flagged Container Ship
Somali pirates hijacked a U.S.-flagged, Danish-owned container ship on Wednesday with...
East News
Push for Transgender Protection Grows in New England
For Ethan St. Pierre, allowing someone who is biologically female but self-identifies...
West News
Colorado Senate Panel Looks at Workers’ Comp to Fund Higher Ed
Colorado lawmakers are looking at a plan to take $500 million from the state-created...
Southeast News
Settlement Reached over South Carolina Homes on Bombing Range
About 330 homeowners in a suburban Columbia, South Carolina neighborhood used as a...
Texas / South Central News
Much Anticipated Windstorm Insurance Debate Begins in Texas
Texas legislators finally have jumped into debate over how to improve the troubled...
Midwest News
Michigan Challenging New Home Insurance Filings Based on Credit
The Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation (OFIR) announced April 7 that...