Insurance News from August 24, 2011
National News
Ratings Roundup: AMEX Assurance, SeaBright
A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the issuer credit rating to "a+" from "a" and affirmed the...
International & Reinsurance News
ConocoPhillips Evaluating China Oil Spill Impact
A subsidiary of ConocoPhillips said it has started evaluating the impact of its oil...
East News
East Coast’s Once-a-Century Earthquake Causes Minor Damage
A strong earthquake rattled the U.S. East Coast Tuesday, sending tremors as far as...
West News
Calif. Court Rules on Benefit from Negotiated Rate Differential
California's highest court has ruled that accident plaintiffs may only recover economic...
Southeast News
North, South Carolina Coastal Insurance Plans Ready for Hurricane Irene
Caught square in the path of Irene, the first major hurricane of the season, the...
Texas / South Central News
Texas Attorney Arrested for Alleged Bribery Schemes in Personal Injury Cases
An Austin attorney was arrested Aug. 22 on federal racketeering charges alleging...
Midwest News
Minnesota Seeks to Bolster Insurance Regulation with Commerce Dept. Changes
The Minnesota Department of Commerce has undergone a reorganization that includes a new...