Many in Tornado Alley Still Rely on Warning Sirens June 4, 2012 By Chris Blank Warnings sent directly to cell phones and broadcast over the airwaves can provide a detailed heads-up before dangerous storms. But...
Florida’s Citizens Hears Depopulation Ideas June 4, 2012 By Michael Adams When the question is how to shrink Florida’s state-backed home insurer, answers from insurance agents, insurer executives, state lawmakers, and...
Officials: New Orleans Ready for Hurricanes June 4, 2012 By Cain Burdeau The Army Corps of Engineers — responsible for the massive rebuilding of hurricane protection after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina...
Jury: $181M to 3 Hurt in Illinois Grain Elevator Blast June 4, 2012 A federal jury has sided against ConAgra Foods Inc. and a subcontractor in awarding roughly $181 million in damages to...
Best Affirms State Farm Mutual, Affiliates & Subs Ratings June 4, 2012 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A++’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa+”...
President Obama Signs Flood Insurance Extension June 4, 2012 As expected, President Barack Obama on May 31 signed into law an extension of the federal flood insurance program until...
Senate Favoring End to Direct Payouts to Farmers June 4, 2012 By Jim Abrams A program that puts billions of dollars in the pockets of farmers whether or not they plant a crop may...
Colorado Researchers Raise Atlantic Storm Forecast June 4, 2012 Colorado State University researchers on Friday raised their forecast for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season to 13 tropical storms, with...
W. R. Berkley Receives FSA, Lloyd’s Approval for Syndicate Management Change June 4, 2012 W. R. Berkley Corporation announced that the U.K. Financial Services Authority (FSA) and Lloyd’s of London have approved W.R. Berkley...
Hagerty Classic Car Insurance Now Available to Canadian Brokers June 4, 2012 Hagerty Insurance Agency, the specialist provider of collector vehicle insurance, announced that as of April 24, 2012 its subsidiary, Hagerty...