Markets/Coverages News

HIGHER WINDSTORM RATES

Although many in the insurance industry don’t think they are going up enough, the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (www.twia.org) is...

Why surplus lines reform makes sense in 2006

By Bernie G. Heinze
The American Association of Managing General Agents (AAMGA) commends efforts to modernize commercial insurance markets while maintaining the state-based system...

Optional federal charter is needed

Editor’s note: The following excerpt is edited from an oral statement made by Joseph J. Beneducci, president of Fireman’s Fund...

AIG, C.V. STARR

American International Group Inc. is sparring again with its former chairman, Maurice “Hank” Greenberg. The company is canceling its agency...

Optional federal charter is needed

Editor’s note: The following excerpt is edited from an oral statement made by Joseph J. Beneducci, president of Fireman’s Fund...