Insurance News from January 18, 2013
National News
A Future Without the Terrorism Insurance Backstop?
The federal backstop that is widely credited with establishing today's robust terrorism...
International & Reinsurance News
Many Hostages in Gas Plant Siege Unaccounted for; New Terrorist Threats
At least 22 foreign hostages were unaccounted for on Friday and their al-Qaeda-linked...
East News
Vermont Licensed 32 New Captives in 2012
Vermont licensed 32 new captives in 2012 -- finishing with strong showings by the...
West News
Report: Insurers Boost California Economy $29.4B
Insurers directly contributed $29.4 billion to California's 2010 gross state product,...
Southeast News
Florida Looks to Restructure Its Hurricane Fund; Federal Option Proposed
Florida lawmakers are poised to consider restructuring the state-run property...
Texas / South Central News
Texas Bill Would Grant Liability Protection for Emergency Volunteers
A Texas state representative has filed a bill that would allow fire departments to...
Midwest News
Handmaker Promoted to Chief Marketing Officer at Assurance
Steven Handmaker has been promoted to chief marketing officer at Assurance, an...