Actuaries Estimate Cost of Terrorist Attacks on Cities; N.Y. at $778 Billion; D.C. at $196.8 Billion March 31, 2006 The American Academy of Actuaries disclosed that a future large terrorist attack in New York City could result in $778...
Survey Finds Private Companies Acting More Like Public Companies; At Increased Risk of a Liability Lawsuit March 31, 2006 “Many private companies are planning activities that may increase their exposure to management liability risks,” said Lisa McGee, vice president,...
Texas Mutual Launches Workers’ Comp Health Care Network March 31, 2006 Texas Mutual Insurance Company announced that the Texas Department of Insurance certified its Texas Star Network option on March 29,...
PIA Texas Expresses Support for Windstorm Bonds March 31, 2006 The Texas Insurance Professionals (PIA Texas) association reported that it has addressed a letter to Texas Gov. Rick Perry in...
Bass Underwriters’ Texas Office Offers Online Program for Small Contractors March 31, 2006 Bass Underwriters’ Texas office announced the launch of a new online program to assist agents in placing small artisan contractors,...
Swett & Crawford Picks Rountree to Head Southwest Operations March 31, 2006 Swett & Crawford, based in Woodland Hills, Calif., has hired Bruce J. Rountree to lead the company’s Phoenix operations. His...
Galveston, Texas, Schools Boost Insurance to Brace for Storms March 31, 2006 The Galveston, Texas, school board voted to triple its insurance payments to keep up with higher rates for windstorm coverage....
Fla. Delegation to Discuss Key Issues, Attend Washington, D.C. Summit March 31, 2006 The Professional Insurance Agents of Florida has announced that a seven-member delegation including Mark O’Connell, president, will participate in PIA’s...
Ky. Slates April Hearing About CHA Health’s Purchase of Humana March 30, 2006 A formal administrative hearing has been set for Thur. April 13, to discuss the proposed purchase of CHA Health, of...
Agents Briefed About Florida Legislation, Met With Legislators March 30, 2006 More than 120 of Florida’s independent agents attending the March 29 and 30 Florida Independent Insurance Agents Legislative “Fly-In” heard...