Insurance News from October 18, 2013
National News
States Going After Employers Who Misclassify Workers as Independent Contractors
When construction slowed during the recession, some companies hired workers and wrongly...
International & Reinsurance News
Members of Aon Benfield’s Analytics Team Explain Cat Models
"Our remit at Aon Benfield Analytics is really to do the risk quantification part of...
East News
New Jersey Marks Mediation Progress for Sandy-Related Open Claims
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Ken Kobylowski announced...
West News
Wyoming Government, Pool Paid $1.25M To Man Cleared Of Murder
Wyoming government agencies paid $1.25 million last month to settle a federal lawsuit...
Southeast News
South Carolina Eyes Raising Penalties to Improve Construction Zone Safety
A bill proposed by two state senators would increase fines and jail time for driving...
Texas / South Central News
Texas Senator: How Can We Lower Homeowner Insurance Costs?
A Texas lawmaker has asked the state insurance department to come up with suggestions...
Midwest News
Kansas Judge Says Test in DUI Case Can Be Suppressed
A Douglas County judge has ruled that a blood test from a DUI case in Lawrence, Kan.,...