Insurance News from August 29, 2011
National News
Irene Floods Northeast; Manhattan Spared Worst
Hurricane Irene swept through Manhattan Sunday but reserved the worst of its fury for...
International & Reinsurance News
8 Dead as Typhoon Nanmadol Slams Northern Philippines
Slow-moving Typhoon Nanmadol remained dangerous Sunday despite weakening as it struck...
East News
New Jersey Suffers Widespread Damage from Irene
Hurricane Irene swept along the New Jersey shore early Sunday, knocking down trees,...
West News
Pacific Coast Towns Rethink Tsunami ‘Vertical’ Evacuation Options
When the next devastating earthquake strikes off the Northwest coast, it is expected to...
Southeast News
Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Rates Continue to Drop
Kentucky regulators have approved the sixth straight reduction in workers' compensation...
Texas / South Central News
Louisiana Citizens’ Bond Rating Upgraded
Fitch Ratings has upgraded the bond rating of Louisiana's property insurer of last...
Midwest News
Michigan Court Backs Emotional Damages in Home Loss Due to Oil
Four hundred gallons of heating oil in the basement? The Michigan appeals court says...