Insurance News from August 13, 2009
National News
Iowa, Minnesota Get ‘A’, 9 States ‘F’ in Best, Worst States for Workers’ Comp
Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Utah and Virginia do the best job handling workers'...
International & Reinsurance News
Zurich Makes Two Executive Appointments
Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) has appointed Alan Fairhead (50, British...
East News
New Hampshire Challenged on Speedy Malpractice Fund Appeal
A group of medical providers is challenging New Hampshire's request for a speedy...
West News
Calif. Workers’ Comp Rating Bureau to Recommend 22.8% Increase in Rates
The WCIRB will submit a filing to the California Department of Insurance (CDI)...
Southeast News
Florida Insurance Agents Say State’s Home Mitigation Effort Is Failing
Florida's efforts to encourage homeowners to harden their homes to better withstand big...
Texas / South Central News
5th Circuit Upholds $21M Katrina Damage Award to Grocer
A federal appeals court on Aug. 11 upheld a $21 million jury award to the owner of a...
Midwest News
$200K Penalty Issued Against Universal Casualty in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Insurance has issued an order against Universal Casualty...