Insurance News from December 28, 2009
National News
Settlement for Countrywide Financial ID Theft Victims Advanced
A federal judge in Kentucky has given preliminary approval to a settlement between...
International & Reinsurance News
Somali Pirates Receive $4 Million Ransom for Chinese Coal Ship
A helicopter dropped a $4 million ransom payment on Sunday on to the deck of a Chinese...
East News
Report: Deregulation Made Massachusetts Auto Insurance Market Worse
The deregulation of the Massachusetts auto insurance market has driven up prices,...
West News
Washington Man Sues Idaho Over Pothole
A Spokane, Wash., man has filed a $500,000 lawsuit against the state of Idaho for...
Southeast News
Mississippi to Block Coast-Only Insurance Rate Filings
Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said he's taking steps aimed at...
Texas / South Central News
La. Firm Accused of Selling Bogus Bonds
Louisiana insurance regulators are suing a company accused of selling worthless...
Midwest News
Michigan Auto Insurance Bills Stall As Senate Adjourns Without Acting
The Michigan Senate adjourned before Christmas without taking action on a...