Insurance News from August 19, 2015
National News
10 Years After Katrina, Coastal Cities Face Greater Flood Risk: RMS
A decade after Hurricane Katrina caused $41 billion in property/casualty insurance...
International & Reinsurance News
S&P: ILS Investors Could Get Burned as Covered Perils Expand, Terms Widen
The catastrophe bond market will continue to grow by 10 to 20 percent per year, driven...
East News
Maine Highlights New State Law to Protect Rideshare Drivers, Passengers
Maine Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa is highlighting a new Maine law, the...
West News
California Regulators Consider Investigation of PG&E Safety Culture
California utility regulators are considering an investigation into the safety culture...
Southeast News
Study: In 1st Year, 2 Florida Laws Reduced Amount of Opioids Prescribed
Two Florida laws, enacted to fight prescription drug abuse and misuse in that state,...
Texas / South Central News
Texas Extends Deadline in Windstorm Insurance Board Search
The Texas Department of Insurance is extending its deadline for accepting applications...
Midwest News
Walker’s Proposed Health Insurance Plan Features Tax Credits
Republican presidential candidate and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's plan for replacing...