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
2 Worker’s Comp Fixes at Odds in Washington State
Rep. Mike Sells didn't mince words. The Everett, Wash., Democrat doesn't plan to allow...
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...