Insurance News from March 23, 2011
National News
Insurers, Brokers Settle Spitzer-Era Bid-Rigging Case for $37 Million
Lawyers for a majority of the 15 insurance company and broker defendants in a...
International & Reinsurance News
Japan Govt. Estimates Quake, Tsunami Damages at $185 to $308 Billion
The Japanese government on Wednesday estimated the direct damage from a deadly...
East News
Pennsylvania Ponders Workers’ Comp for Small Business Owners
Agents in Pennsylvania will urge lawmakers today to pass legislation that would allow...
West News
Colorado Bill Restricting Homeowners Insurance Cancellations Defeated
The Colorado House Economic and Business Development Committee has voted 9-4 to defeat...
Southeast News
Florida Lawmakers Take Two-Pronged Approach to Insurance Reform
Tort reform and fraud have become the two big targets as Florida lawmakers are finally...
Texas / South Central News
Class Action Suit Over New Orleans Hospital Katrina Deaths Begins
A last-minute effort to work out a settlement with Tenet Health Systems and Memorial...
Midwest News
Michigan Nixes Strict Workplace Ergonomics Rule
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a bill to prevent state-level administrative rules...