Insurance News from July 23, 2009
National News
‘Global’ Payments for Doctors, Hospitals Seen As Way to Curb Medical Costs
A proposal to overhaul the way doctors and hospitals are paid in Massachusetts, a...
International & Reinsurance News
Canada’s Insurers Respond Quickly to Wildfire Crisis
Insurers in British Columbia "are acting quickly to assist those whose homes and...
East News
New Jersey Case Tests Overseas Reach of Workers’ Comp Law
A New Jersey nonprofit that hires workers to teach in foreign countries is not required...
West News
Utah Says More Hispanic/Latino Worker Safety Outreach Needed
Utah's Workers' Compensation Fund has launched a Hispanic/Latino outreach program to...
Southeast News
Oxendine Says Atlanta’s Steps Should Improve Fire Safety Rating
Atlanta's decision to end firefighter furloughs and re-open fire stations is likely to...
Texas / South Central News
GAO Reports Detail Problems With Katrina Disaster Response
As the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina nears, four new reports by Congress'...
Midwest News
Insurer to Pay Bulk of $900K Settlement in Nebraska Fraud Case
A group of more than 200 investors who believe they were defrauded by their...