Insurance News from March 21, 2011
National News
U.S. Nuclear Plants to Undergo Safety Reviews
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will conduct a "comprehensive review" of the safety...
International & Reinsurance News
Swiss Re Estimates Japan Earthquake, Tsunami Claims at $1.2 Billion
Swiss Re has released a preliminary estimate of its claims costs, net of retrocession...
East News
Virginia Man Wins $25M in Lawsuit Against Exxon
A jury awarded a former shipyard employee $25 million Thursday in his lawsuit against...
West News
Interpreter Lien Claimant Must Prove Its Services Were Necessary
To provide medical treatment to an injured worker, an employer must provide reasonably...
Southeast News
Florida Lowers Collateral for Montpelier Re
A tenth reinsurer --and ninth from Bermuda-- is taking advantage of a Florida law that...
Texas / South Central News
Texas Lawmakers Roll Out Plans to Reform Wind Pool
Two lawmakers have introduced separate but similar bills aimed at reforming the...
Midwest News
3M Settles Age-Discrimination Suit for Up to $12M
Minnesota's 3M Co. has agreed to pay up to $12 million to settle an age-discrimination...