Insurance News from October 15, 2012
National News
Banks Say Settlements Aren’t Slowing Financial Crisis Liability Suits
As U.S. authorities seek to make Wall Street pay for its role in triggering the...
International & Reinsurance News
Rising Rates Not Enough to Ease Pressure on UK Insurers
Market conditions for UK non-life insurers remain challenging as the difficult economic...
East News
NOAA Opens Center for Weather and Climate Prediction at U. of Maryland
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is opening its new Center for...
West News
Fireman’s Fund Names Bethune VP in Northern California
Novato, Calif.-based Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. named Travis Bethune vice president...
Southeast News
Federal Court Seeks Rebriefing on Mississippi Damages Cap
A federal appeals court has asked parties involved in a personal injury lawsuit that...
Texas / South Central News
Louisiana Citizens: More Than 17K Claims from Hurricane Isaac, 85% Settled
Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. reported it has received 17,059 claims from...
Midwest News
Study: White Construction Workers in Illinois Get Higher Work Comp Settlements
White non-Hispanic construction workers are awarded higher workers' compensation...