Insurance News from January 10, 2013
National News
Drought-Ridden Wheat Belt Declared Disaster; Record Crop Insurance Claims Seen
The government declared much of the central and southern U.S. Wheat Belt a natural...
International & Reinsurance News
Peak Re Launched in Hong Kong for ‘Underserved’ Asia Pacific Markets
Peak Reinsurance Company Limited formally announced that it has opened for business....
East News
N.Y. Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Cap Hurricane Deductibles at $1,500
New York legislators have introduced a bill this week that seeks to cap the...
West News
California Insurance Chief Criticizes Anthem Rate Hike
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones called Anthem Blue Cross' proposed rate...
Southeast News
Florida Doctors Dispute Workers’ Compensation Drug Cost Claim
Florida doctors are disputing a state report saying drugs dispensed by physicians...
Texas / South Central News
3rd Defendant in W Financial Group $17M Fraud Sentenced to Prison
A man who, along with two others, falsely used the names of two well-known insurance...
Midwest News
HUB International Acquires the Assets of Maritime Insurance Group
Hub International Limited (Hub) has acquired Maritime Insurance Group Inc. (Maritime)...