National News for September 2004
- Cooper Gay Opens Domestic Treaty Division
- Insurers Applaud House Committee Passage of TRIA Extension Act
- Koches Joins AICPCU/IIA as Marketing Director
- PIA National Installs Officers for 2004-2005
- New Report from Fitch Examines Reinsurance Recoverable Credit Trends
- The Hartford Reports Q3 Earnings
- ISO’s Intellicorp, Markel Join Forces for Criminal Background Checks of Employees, Volunteers
- Aon Begins CEO Succession Plans
- HRH Appoints Crowley National Director for P/C
- Agent Association Supports House Bill Curbing Questionable Life Sales Practices
- Best Downgrades Converium North America Financial Strength Rating
- Big ‘I’ Praises Approval of Terrorism Insurance Backstop Bill by Financial Services Committee
- KPMG Survey Says Executives Less Optimistic On Premium Growth, Industry’s Ability to Grow Margins
- PIA and The Hartford to Offer Members Joint Flood Insurance Program
- AIG Domestic Claims New IntelliRisk NetSource-R- 6.0
- ACE Risk Management Appoints New Executives
- Weissenstein Named Insurance Educator of the Year
- S&P Comments on Hurricane Jeanne’s $7 Billion Impact on U.S. P/C Insurers
- Jeanne Hits Florida Head-on; Causes Major Damage
- S&P Bulletin on P/C Holding Company Analysis Method
- Chubb Develops Next Generation Coverage for Life Sciences Companies
- PCI, AIA Work with Safety Orgs. to Develop Exam for Loss Control Professionals
- NAIC Adopts Amendments to Medicare Model Law
- NAPSLO Recognizes Top Four ASLI Program Graduates
- Hub Enhances Embassy Insurance Program
- CIAB Urges TRIA Extension, Passage of Regulatory ‘Roadmap’ at Testimony
- DriveSavers Offering Discounts for Hurricane Victims
- Flood Zone Correction, Willis Group Partner
- AIA Insurers Call State Regulation a ‘Trifecta’ of Failure, State Their Case for Federal Role
- Insurers to Pay an Estimated $4.4 Billion for Claims From Hurricane Frances
- IMCA Elects Rice as President; Names New Officers
- Survey: Increased Stand-Alone A-Side D&O Purchasing
- U.S. Human Services Chief Thompson Hopes ‘Early Offers’ Pilot Will Reduce Medical Error Litigation
- AIG Served with SEC Civil Action Notice Regarding Possible Violations of Federal Securities Laws
- St. Paul Travelers Releases “Breaking the Code” on CD for Personal Lines Agencies
- New Survey Concludes Most Consumers Don’t Understand Credit Scoring
- Several Dozen Puerto Rico Municipalities Designated for Tropical Storm Jeanne Assistance
- On Behalf of State Regulators, N.Y. Superintendent Serio Speaks Out Against Federal Oversight
- Home Mutual Fire’s White Takes Helm at NAMIC
- Best Reports 28% Increase in Direct Premium Volume for Surplus Lines Industry By End of 2003
- S&P Affirms Employers Re ‘A+’ Ratings
- Best Reports P/C Insurers “Post Solid Results;” $9 Billion Profit for 1st Half of 2004
- NAMIC Cites Oxley as Legislator of the Year
- NAMIC Makes the Case for Underwriting Freedom
- New Article Reportedly Confirms Earlier Findings Regarding Government Price Controls for Insurance
- NAMIC Cites UIPI Emerging Markets Opportunity Study
- CAT Modelers: Ivan’s Estimated Losses Up to $10B
- Progressive Weighs Rebranding for Independent Agency Force
- Conferees Elated Jeanne Will Miss NAPSLO Convention
- Ivan Not Finished With U.S.; I.I.I. Reports on Florida Hurricane Damage
- RMS: Potential Losses for Hurricane Ivan, $2 to $7 Billion
- Chubb Deploys New Technology for E&O Coverage
- Fitch Estimates Ivan May Become Second Costliest Hurricane For U.S. P/C Insurers
- Va.’s Hilb Rogal Acquires Wisconsin Broker
- S&P: Challenges to Property Catastrophe Reinsurers
- Aftermath of Ivan: Hundreds of Thousands Without Power, Heavy Rains Continue
- Myers Named Trusted Choice Executive Director
- President Declares Disaster Areas for Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi
- Oxley Supplies ‘Much-Needed Momentum’ for Terror Insurance Extension in Promising Bill by Sept. 29
- AIR Worldwide Sees Ivan Costing $3 to $6 Billion
- PCI Comments on NAIC’s Adoption of Insurance Credit Scoring “Best Practices”
- Atlantic Mutual Has Available Checklist to Make Sure Homes Are Properly Insured
- RMS: Potential Losses for Ivan $4 to $10 Billion
- InVEST Adds Trio of Board Members
- Lighthouse Announces Eldercare Acquisition, Expansion
- Willis Program Targets High-Valued Homeowners
- EQECAT Estimates Insured Losses from Hurricane Ivan Between $6-$20 Billion
- PCI Approves SMART Draft; ‘Needs Some Clarification’
- Industry-Backed Study Claims TRIA Extension Would Strengthen U.S. Economy
- The Hartford Unveils New D&O Coverage
- NAIC Adopts Market Conduct Surveillance Model Law
- Higher Deductibles 1 Way to Ease Homeowners Crisis, Argues Big I Report
- Chubb Report Highlights Employee Theft Concerns
- Asbestos – Any Options Left for Insurers’
- Ivan Sets His Sights on Gulf Coast; Residents from Florida to Louisiana Get Suitcases Packed
- NAMIC Applauds Passage of Tort Reform Bill
- Commentary: SMART for Regulation’
- Target Markets Releases October Summit Agenda
- Koken Named NAIC President; Ario Elected VP
- Peak Performance Goes to New Heights
- ATRA Urges U.S. House to Help Halt Lawsuit Abuse
- SERFF Use Rises, Says NAIC
- PCI Readies to Influence Elections at Ballot Box
- Rogers to Serve as Keynote at NAAIA Conference
- EQECAT Says Ivan Landfall Would Be a ‘1 in 50 Year’ Series of Storm Events
- S&P Affirms American Re and Affiliates ‘A’ Ratings
- Crump Opens National Financial Lines Practice Centered on D&O, Other Lines of Professional Liability
- Abacus Insurance Brokers Unveils Online Wedding Cancellation Program
- 9/11 Impact on Marsh & McLennan Cos. Nothing Short of Devastation
- Fitch: $2B-$10B in Insured Losses for Hurricane Frances
- PCI: Hurricanes Prove Commercial Insurance Value
- Citizens and Hanover Insurance Unveil Agency Portal
- Insurers Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Change Utah Ruling in Landmark Punitive Damages Case
- ACE USA Makes Available Energy Casualty Practice to Enhance Global Energy Operations
- Web site Launched for Consumer Insurance Complaints
- S&P Analyzes Potential Impact of Q3 Hurricanes; Questions Catastrophe Models
- NAMIC Targets Corporate Governance, Market Conduct, Securities Ratings, and Credit Scoring at NAIC Meeting
- Frances Crosses Florida Panhandle; RMS Loss Estimate $3 to $6 Billion
- Employers Re to Become GE Insurance Solutions
- CPCU Society Names 2004-2005 Officers, Governors
- Guy Carpenter Unveils Enhanced Version of CASUS Catastrophe Model
- PCI: Current Market Conduct Model Falls Short of Reform Goal
- Philadelphia Cos. Buys Renewal Rights for Palmer & Cay’s Bowling Program
- OOF! Frances Hits Florida; Damages Widespread, But Less Than Feared
- Best Releases Underwriting Guide 3rd Flow
- PCI: Frances Will Bring More Claims But Lower Severity
- Crawford & Company Names Crawford as CEO
- MarketScout: Market Still Vulnerable to Catastrophic Loss
- Hurricane Frances Weakening, But Still Dangerous
- I.I.I. Lists Insurance “Hotlines” for Frances
- S&P Affirms GEICO and Subs ‘AAA’ Ratings
- S&P Affirms Aon’s ‘A-‘ Ratings; Outlook Negative
- St. Paul Travelers Mobilizes Catastrophe Team in Florida
- NHC Issues Hurricane Watch as Frances’ Threat to Florida Grows
- Kaplan Professional Acquires The Saenger Organization
- Progressive Offers Tips to Keep Drivers and Vehicles Safe as Hurricane Frances Approaches
- S&P Raises HRH Ratings to ‘BB’
- ACE Adds Condos, Multi-Family Homes to DMP Program
- Chubb Offers Tips for Collectors before Lending Art
- Allstate Estimates Charley Losses at $425 Million
- Frances Now a Category 4 Hurricane; Aims Directly at East Coast of Florida
- NAMIC Launches Web Site for State Election News
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