Insurance News from December 22, 2009
National News
AIG Halts Efforts to Sell Chartis Shares to Focus on P/C Unit’s Growth
American International Group Inc. has halted efforts to sell a stake in Chartis, as...
International & Reinsurance News
China Responds to UK Claims; Says It’s ‘Sowing Discord’ in Climate Talks
China condemned claims ascribed to Britain's climate change minister that it had...
East News
Massachusetts Court: No Workers’ Comp for Custodian’s 1999 Injury
A church custodian who was injured in a ladder fall, but waited nearly five years to...
West News
Washington Keeps Auto Rate Down $26 Million
Rate reviews by the Washington State Insurance Commissioner's office reduced proposed...
Southeast News
Kentucky Bans State Workers From Texting While Driving
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has banned state employees from sending text messages while...
Texas / South Central News
Report: Oklahoma Has Biggest Deficit Among States
Oklahoma has the unwanted distinction of having the largest revenue shortfall of any...
Midwest News
Kansas Commissioner Fines Progressive Direct, Calls for Premium Refunds
The Kansas Insurance Department (KID) reported Dec. 21 that Commissioner Sandy Praeger...