Insurance News from July 22, 2009
National News
Securities Class Actions Decline; More Foreign Firms Targeted
Federal securities class action activity declined in the first half of 2009, with a...
International & Reinsurance News
Int’l. Chamber of Commerce Lauds Recent G8 Steps on Climate Change
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has published a bulletin welcoming the...
East News
New York Agents Plead Case for “Common Sense” Disclosure Rules
Independent agent groups in New York State pleaded with regulators during a meeting...
West News
21st Century Auto Insurance Reduces Rates 3.4% for Californians
Shannon Kelly, 21st Century senior vice president, West region, has announced a $34...
Southeast News
North Carolina Bill Allows Consumers to Freeze Credit Reports for Free
North Carolina consumers could soon be able to place a security freeze on their credit...
Texas / South Central News
Insurance, Federal Payouts Create Medicaid Problem in Louisiana
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says post-storm damage payments from insurance settlements...
Midwest News
2008 Losses Lead to Record Insurance Payments to Midwest Farmers
The National Crop Insurance Services trade group says a record $8.6 billion in crop...