Insurance News from September 18, 2009
National News
Leahy Bill Repeals Antitrust Exemption for Malpractice, Health Insurance Companies
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt. has introduced legislation to...
International & Reinsurance News
Lloyd’s Chairman: Limiting UK’s Financial Services is ‘Dangerous Talk’
Lloyd's of London Chairman, Lord Peter Levene, strongly defended the important role...
East News
Officials: New York Firefighters Arriving on Scene in Record Times
The FDNY is responding to fires faster than ever, and there have been fewer deaths this...
West News
Home Insurers Use Lava Maps to Limit Exposure on Hawaii’s Big Island
The U.S. Geological Survey's 35-year-old maps of lava danger zones in this southern...
Southeast News
Kentucky Politician Charged with Ex-Girlfriend’s Murder Sought Revenge, Police Say
A one-time Kentucky political star whose reputation was tarnished by an ex-girlfriend's...
Texas / South Central News
Louisiana Levee Rating Drop Would Trigger Flood Insurance Requirement
Northeast Louisiana officials are worried that federal authorities may "de-certify" the...
Midwest News
Illinois Agent Fined $100K for Allegedly Stealing Premiums
The Illinois Department of Insurance as revoked the license of an agent and his agency,...