National News for February 2006
- Fireman’s Fund Chooses Bussman as Chief Information Officer
- Greenberg’s Starr Agency to Offer ACE and Berkshire Hathaway Products
- Broker Lockton’s N.Y. Retail Office to be Run by Former Aon, Willis Execs
- U.S. State Regulators Reaching Out to Foster International Standards
- Aetna Buys Broadspire Disability Business, Aiding Cross-Sell Strategy
- Navigators to Acquire D&O, EPL Portfolio from Genesis
- Sarbanes-Oxley Oversight Board Facing Constitutional Challenge
- Guy Carpenter and MMC Securities Unveil Review of CAT Bond Market
- AIG Forms Specialty Excess Unit to Handle C.V. Starr, Other Business
- NCOIL Panel Emphasizes Up-to-date Building Codes, Disaster Mitigation
- Six Months After Katrina, New Orleans Far From Whole
- Capsized N.Y. Tour Boat’s Insurance Broker Focus of 3-State Probe
- Industry Hid Risks to Workers of Chromium, Watchdog Group Charges
- Hurricanes Drive 39% Decline in Net Income for Giant State Farm
- Legislators Considering Resolution Opposing Federal Preemption
- S&P: Insurer Reserving For Soft Market Years Remains Problematic
- The Hartford’s Life Operations Creates Two New Units
- NCOIL Resolution Supports State Regulation of Insurance
- GE Insurance Solutions: Are Insurers Prepared for the Perfect Storm?
- Christie Joins Euler Hermes ACI as Regional Vice President
- Preferred Club Program Adds D&O Market from RSUI
- Postal Customers Gain Right to Sue for Tripping Over Mail
- New Book from PERI, Natural Hazards Center Assists in Disaster Recovery
- White House Says It Learned Lessons from Hurricane Katrina
- Supreme Court Blocks Individual Civil Rights Suit Against Firm
- Financial Summit to Discuss Federal Insurance Charter Options
- Insurity Names Oyola as Regional VP, Menard as Client Executive
- Lawmakers Question Arab Company Takeover of Major U.S. Ports
- Report Details Injured Nuclear Workers’ Frustrations with U.S. Benefits System
- Jury Clears Drug Maker Merck in First Federal Vioxx Case
- The National Law Journal: Top Verdicts, Punitive Damages Fall in 2005
- Travelers Offers Hybrid Owners 10% Auto Discount
- Legislators to Examine National Mega-Cat Plan at Spring Meeting
- Actuaries to Research Avian Flu Pandemic Impact on Industry
- comScore: 24% Growth in Auto Quotes and 29% Gain in Online Policy Purchases in 2005
- Mid-Continent Expands New Med-Mal Program Nationwide
- Safety Advocates Urge Back Seat Belts for ‘Tweens’
- GE Insurance Remains On Watch Pos Pending Completion Of Acquisition
- Association Execs Endorse Aon’s Employee Theft Insurance Program
- Former GE VP Smyth Joins Willis of North America as CFO
- Best Continues Negative Outlook on U.S. Commercial Sector
- AIG Severs Ties with C.V. Starr; Expands Own Global Energy Unit
- Fitch Affirms Ratings for CNA
- National Auto Agents Alliance Gathers for Semi-Annual Board Meeting
- Former Gen Re, AIG Execs Plead Not Guilty to Reinsurance Fraud Charges
- Terrorism Insurance: Pricing Steady, But Long Term Solution Needed, Says Expert
- Best Maintains Stable Outlook on Personal Lines Market Segment
- CNA Sees Q4 Net Loss of $217M
- Survey Says Men and Women Differ on Bad Weather Driving Expertise
- Former FEMA Director Witt to Address Insurers Group, April 9-11
- U.S. Risk Insurance Acquires Lighthouse Underwriters
- Insurers Face Challenges as Injured Veterans Return from War
- Iowa, Minn. to Host Free Life/Annuity Products Seminar at NAIC Meeting
- GAO: FEMA’s Weaknesses Exposed Government in Hurricane Responses
- Congress Backs Further Flood Insurance Borrowing; Sends Bill to Bush
- NTSB Acting Chairman Emphasizes Board’s Role in General Aviation Safety
- Beazley Unveils Wage and Hour Coverage as Extension to EPL
- Venture Technology Expands with Package from OneBeacon
- Senate Kills $140 Billion Asbestos Fund Over Budget Rule
- ‘Snowfall Predictions’ Next Big Trade at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange
- Diamonds are Forever? Adjusters Say Wait a Minute
- Marsh Posts 4th Quarter Profit
- Hanson U.S. Reaches Asbestos Coverage Agreement with Insurers
- St. Paul Travelers CEO to Speak at Merrill Lynch Investors Conference
- Pinkes to Lead The Hartford’s P/C Run-Off Operations
- Aon’s Agency Specialty Product Network Forms LifeSource Alliance
- Al RiskSM Unveils Special Events Liability Insurance with AD&D Coverage
- A.M. Best: P/C Industry Reports Underwriting Loss
- Liability Law Blocks Federally Insured Doctors from Helping in Disasters
- W.R. Berkley 2005 Net Income Up 24%; Sees New Units Having Impact in 2006
- 9 States Added to RiskMeter’s Distance to Fire Station Report
- Heidrick, Fouche Take on Marketing Roles with Fireman’s Fund
- GE Insurance Solutions: Legal Reform Momentum Continues
- Big ‘I’ Supports Senate Action on Flood Borrowing Authority
- AIG Settlement Includes $343 Million to States for Workers’ Comp Errors
- Houston Brother, Sister Arrested in Multi-Million Dollar Medical Fraud Case
- Judge Grants AIG Restraining Order Against Ex-CEO’s Starr Agency
- Bush Highway Safety Nominee Vows to Address Rollovers, Teen Crashes
- Chubb Amends Director Rules
- Beneducci Named President at Fireman’s Fund Insurance
- JPMorgan Chase & Co. Sell Life and Annuity Business to Protective Life
- AIG Settles Fraud, Bid-Rigging and Improper Accounting Charges with SEC, N.Y.
- Travelers Introduces Indian Tribal Workers’ Compensation Product
- Mission Insurance Estate Liquidated, Claimants To Receive $530 Million
- Evergreen Re Adds Sites
- Best Reacts to AIG Settlement
- Best Report: What Price is Right? Who Will Blink First? Asks Industry
- Best Places FSR of North American Casualty Under Review
- Insurers Urge Senate to Oppose Asbestos Trust Fund Bill
- NAMIC Opposed to NAIC as Industry Database Czar
- Berkshire Hathaway Purchasing Applied Underwriters
- Motorists Often Overpay for Towing, PEMCO Says
- St. Paul Travelers Enhances Coverages for Community Banks and Credit Unions
- Off-the-Job Worker Injuries Outpacing Safety Gains, National Council Says
- Outlook Good For U.S. Workers’ Comp; State Reforms, Strong Results Factors
- Vioxx Federal Retrial Could Turn on Medical Journal Critique of Study
- National Union Fire Launches Management Liability Package
- Study: Primary Enforcement Laws, Bigger Fines Boost Seat Belt Use
- Eastbridge: Voluntary Insurance Organizations Expect Growth in 2006
- PCI Hosting Seminar for Marketers, Underwriters March 26-28
- CNA Pro Enhances Its Fiduciary Liability Solutions Policy
- Cooper Gay & Cashman Names Sandercox SVP
- Assurex Global Names New Chairman, Board Members
- CAS Ratemaking Seminar March 13-14; TRIA’s Future Among Topics
- U.S. to Fine Nuclear Contractors for Safety Violations for First Time
- Travelers’ Profits Drop in Fourth Quarter, Asbestos, Cat Losses Listed
- Hannover Re Taps Rod Fox as Clarendon’s New CEO
- Insurer Sues to Rescind Environmental Coverage for St. Louis Cardinals
- Insurance Skills Center Hosts Agribusiness Conference
- I.I.I. Says Nearly 70% of Katrina Homeowner Claims Settled in Louisiana, Mississippi
- SEC Files Enforcement Action Against 5 Former Senior Executives of Gen Re, AIG
- Nationwide Insurance, ID Theft Assist Grows Availability of Coverage
- Big ‘I’ Seeks Comprehensive Flood Reform as Committee Holds Hearing
- Allstate Earnings Drop 9% on Hurricane Damages from 3 Storms
- New Database Tracks Management Liability Claims; Finds Lawsuits Up 33%
- ‘Big I’ Says Survey Will Help Strengthen Independent Agency System
- OSHA Reminds Employers to List Injury/Illness Summaries Starting Feb. 1
- Financial Institutions Face Significant Security Breach Costs
- Tillinghast Notes New Appointments
- NAMIC to NAIC: ‘Alternate SOX Proposal Still Too Much’
- National Hurricane Director to Speak at Windstorm Conference
- Study Examines Non-Profit Exposures and Legal Risks
- New Orleans Levee Board Questions Premium Increase from St. Paul
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