East Coast Cities, Resorts Prepare for Irene August 26, 2011 By Jim Brumm North Carolina braced Friday for a direct hit from Hurricane Irene, cities along the U.S. east coast were on alert...
Pittsburgh Officer Put on Leave over Fraud Charges August 26, 2011 A Pittsburgh police officer, already disciplined for his conduct during an off-duty vehicle crash, has been put on paid leave...
Most Maryland Homeowner Policies Don’t Have Quake Coverage August 26, 2011 Most Marylander homeowners aren’t likely to be covered for earthquake damage under their homeowner’s policies. The Insurance Information Institute [I.I.I.]...
Two to be Sentenced in Rhode Island Insurance Scheme August 26, 2011 A federal judge is set to sentence a former Rhode Island politician and an ex-radio host for their roles in...
Best Affirms China Re and Subs ‘A’ Ratings; Outlook Stable August 26, 2011 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings of “a” of...
UK Travel Insurer Columbus Direct Expands into German Market August 26, 2011 UK travel insurer Columbus Direct, which is part of the Collinson Insurance Group, announced the expansion of its range of...
Willis Acquires Polish Broker to Expand Employee Benefits, Construction August 26, 2011 Willis Europe B.V., a division of Willis Group Holdings plc, has acquired 100 percent of the shares of Polish insurance...
Irene Causes Extensive Property Damage on Smaller Islands in the Bahamas August 26, 2011 By Ben Fox Large and powerful Hurricane Irene roared across the Bahamas archipelago on Wednesday, knocking down trees and destroying homes on a...
Bermuda’s Catalina Holdings to Acquire Residential Loss Control Holdings August 26, 2011 Catalina Holdings (Bermuda) Ltd. has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Catalina Echo Limited, signed a definitive merger agreement on...
East Coast Earthquake: Fear, Damage Mixed with Relief, Teasing August 26, 2011 By Bob Lewis and Vicki Smith For a few minutes from Georgia to Maine, the question rang out: What was that? The answer — a rare...