Insurance News from December 27, 2011
National News
Catastrophes Erode P/C Insurers’ Results for 9 Months of 2011
Private U.S. property/casualty insurers' net losses on underwriting grew to $34.9...
International & Reinsurance News
Financial, Legal Woes Dogged Breast Implant Company
Signs of legal problems and financial losses surrounding the French breast implant...
East News
Travelers Indemnity Says $1M Policy Won’t Cover Penn. Turnpike Mess
The insurer of a trucking company whose tanker leaked sticky black goo onto the...
West News
Hawaii Supreme Court Rules ‘Known or Obvious Danger’ Defense Not Viable
The Hawaii Supreme Court has ruled the "known or obvious danger" defense is no longer...
Southeast News
South Carolina State Worker Seeks Free Speech Damages Over Firing
A former South Carolina state employee has filed a federal lawsuit over his termination...
Texas / South Central News
New Orleans Hurricane Wall Creates Prime Fishing Spot
Anglers in the wetlands surrounding New Orleans never have to look very far to be...
Midwest News
Privacy Claims Against Iowa Insurance Agent Over Hidden Cameras Proceed
A video camera hidden in a workplace bathroom doesn't have to produce any images for...