Insurance News from December 15, 2010
National News
Senate Passes Tax Cut Plan, 81-19
A deal that President Barack Obama struck with Republicans to extend expiring tax cuts...
International & Reinsurance News
Droughts, Floods, Snow and Cold Hit Global Commodities
Droughts and deluges in Australia, snow in Europe and cold snaps in the United States...
East News
Massachusetts Jury Orders Tobacco Firm to Pay $71 Million to Family
A jury Tuesday ordered U.S. cigarette maker Lorillard Inc. to pay damages to a dead...
West News
Alaska Loses Claim Against BP for Lost Taxes from 2006 Oil Spill
An Alaska judge has dismissed the state's claim that BP owes several hundreds of...
Southeast News
Florida Growers Reporting Ice Damage to Orange Crop
Citrus growers in central Florida reported ice damage to their orange fruit and groves...
Texas / South Central News
AAU Expands Personal Lines Division in Louisiana
Allied American Underwriters (AAU), a national program manager and subsidiary of USG...
Midwest News
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Cincinnati Financial and Subs
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and...