Insurance News from September 29, 2011
National News
Nationwide and Harleysville Insurance Agree to Merger; Analysts Respond
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. and Harleysville Insurance announced on Thursday, Sept....
International & Reinsurance News
Typhoon Nesat Hits China after Pummeling Hong Kong
Typhoon Nesat hit Hainan Island in south China on Thursday after it swept past Hong...
East News
Safety Group Says Conn. Blast Shows Need for ‘Gas Blow’ Rule
A national safety group is urging states and regulators to adopt new standards that...
West News
MOC Insurance Services Combines with San Francisco Insurance Center
San Francisco Insurance Center has joined MOC Insurance Services, the two Northern...
Southeast News
Judge Lets Agent Orange Case Against Monsanto Proceed
Monsanto Co. has lost a bid to close part of a lawsuit alleging the company caused...
Texas / South Central News
Power Utility Sued After Massive Texas Wildfire
A utility knew about wildfire dangers amid Texas' severe drought but failed to remove...
Midwest News
Ohio Workers’ Comp Bureau: Lower Rates for Public Employers Proposed
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) Administrator/CEO Stephen Buehrer has...