Insurance News from April 15, 2009
National News
Group Urges Congress to Lift Credit Rating Agencies’ Liability Exemption
Credit rating agenies would lose their protection against private lawsuits under...
International & Reinsurance News
Somali Pirates Seize Two More Ships, U.S. Vessel, Others Attacked
Somali pirates hijacked two more cargo vessels and opened fire on two others Tuesday in...
East News
Survey: Claims Handling is the Key to Winning over Agents
Quality claims handling is the most important factor to independent agents in...
West News
Colorado Senate Votes to Take $500 Million from Workers’ Comp Insurer
The Colorado Senate has backed two measures aimed at taking $500 million from a...
Southeast News
Chubb Alters Wind Coverage Offer in Southern Florida Coastal Counties
Chubb Personal Insurance has notified its agents it is no longer including wind...
Texas / South Central News
Ark. School Condemned After Storm; More Disaster Areas Declared
Up to 465 students in Mena, Ark., will have to attend classes elsewhere after a tornado...
Midwest News
Minnesota Considers Bill That Would Allow Recovery of Interest, Attorney Fees
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow for recovery of interest...