Insurance News from August 14, 2009
National News
Court Sets Standards for Whistleblower Lawsuits Under Sarbanes-Oxley
Whistleblowers must show only that they called attention to what they believed was...
International & Reinsurance News
AIG’s Chartis Global Now Travel Guard; Rutledge Named CEO
Chartis Inc.said that all of its worldwide travel businesses will begin operating under...
East News
Wrynn to Head New York State Insurance Department
New York Gov. David A. Paterson has tapped James J. Wrynn to be the next superintendent...
West News
California Orders Evacuations as Lockheed Wildfire Spreads
With strong onshore winds fanning the flames of the Lockheed wildfire in Santa Cruz...
Southeast News
Mississippi Commissioner Offers Alabama Advice on Coastal Insurance
The keys to holding down insurance premiums on the Alabama coast are strong enforcement...
Texas / South Central News
USAA to Lower Homeowners Rates for Most Policyholders in Texas
San Antonio, Texas-based USAA has announced it has filed a plan with the Texas...
Midwest News
Federal Judge Dismisses Agents’ Lawsuit Against Brooke Corp.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing bankrupt Brooke Corp. and its...