National News for September 2007
- More States Join Centralized Insurer Market Conduct Exam Initiative
- Regulators Move to Align U.S. Reinsurance Regulation with Foreign
- House-Passed Flood Insurance Bill Includes Windstorm, Business Interruption Options
- The Offshore Tax Debate – Déjà vu – All over Again
- Democrats Push OSHA to Regulate Worksites with Popcorn Flavoring
- Bush Opposes Expanding Flood Insurance Program; Threatens Veto
- TV’s ‘Cavemen’ Undergoes Pre-Debut Evolution
- Lead Content Prompts More Toy Recalls
- Ratings Recap: Arbella Group, R.V.I. Guaranty
- Soft Market Isn’t Hard for Surplus Lines Industry, A.M. Best Reports
- Actuaries Oppose Wind Addition to National Flood Insurance
- Study Finds Treating Worker Depression is Smart Business Move
- Supreme Court to Hear Case Pitting Federal v. State Product Liability Law
- Brooke Franchise Corp. to Acquire Chicago Area Agency Network
- Study Claims ‘Perverse’ Incentives Causing U.S. Disability Costs to Soar
- Report: Pandemic Overdue, Nations Not Prepared
- Fireman’s Fund Adds Liability Cover for Senior Facilities in Texas, Fla.
- 21st Century is Now aigdirect; AIG Names Leaders; Announces Layoffs
- Bykowski to Lead NAMIC Board
- AIG Introduces Coverage for Political Campaign Committees
- Survey Projects Annual Employee Cost for Health Care to Exceed $9,300
- Brooke Franchise Corp. Sued for Fraud, Violation of RICO Act
- Ratings Roundup: PMA, Radian
- Insurers Urge Congress to Level Bermuda Insurers’ Tax Playing Field
- P/C Insurers’ Underwriting Results, Profitability Slip in First-Half 2007
- Lombino to lead Encompass Insurance Southern Region
- Rating Roundup: Rockhill
- FBI Report Shows Property Crimes Decrease Again in 2006
- Major Internet Disruption Would Cost $250 Billion in Economic Damages
- TJX Security Breach Settlement Includes ID Theft Insurance
- AIG Introduces Coverage for Global E&O Liability Needs
- Simplicity, Graco Cribs Recalled After 3 Infant Deaths
- Fireman’s Fund Offers Policy for Historic Commercial Properties
- Children Could Be Getting Soft-Soled Clogs Caught in Escalators
- Insurer to Waive $10K Theft Deductible on Nationally Registered Equipment
- Chrysler Recalls Nearly 300,000 SUVs Over Braking
- Bush Drops Effort to Standardize Government Risk Assessments
- Vote on Sale of James River Insurance Set for Nov. 6
- House Approves Terrorism Insurance Backstop Extension
- Coronado Insurance Adds Admitted Construction Market
- Ariel Acquiring Zurich’s Valiant for Launch of U.S. Specialty Carrier
- Olin Joins Specialty Broker Ames & Gough as National Marketing Director
- Dole Recalls Salad Mix in Latest E. Coli Scare
- Industry Confident in Terror Reinsurance Renewal Despite White House Veto Threat
- Heritage General Adds Admitted Homeowner Market
- House Subcommittee to Hear Views on Insurance Credit Scoring Oct. 2
- Senate Passes Mental Health Parity Legislation
- Union Asks Congress to Help NFL Players Win More Disability Claims
- Former Leading Asbestos Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges
- Swiss Re Economist Comments on Fed Rate Cut
- CSI Expands Liability Coverage for Chemical Industry
- Travelers Product Serves Mid-Sized Restaurants
- Venture Names Morrison VP, Underwriting
- Ratings Roundup: American Family, Patrons Mutual, Crawford & Co.
- Two Adjusters Allege AIG Violated Federal Overtime Rule
- Bush Signals Veto of Terrorism Reinsurance Program
- New CFO Leaves Hanover Insurance
- Insurers Have Manageable Exposure to Subprime Turmoil
- The Hanover Completes Acquisition of Lawyers’ Insurer, Professionals Direct
- IMCA Elects 2007-2008 Officers, Directors
- Storms Out as Marsh CEO
- HRH Acquiring Bank of America’s Commercial Insurance Agency
- US, China Agree to Improve Information-Sharing on Auto Safety
- Mattel Pledges Quick Warnings to Regulators on Hazardous Toys
- Ratings Roundup: Bristol West, Peoples
- Philadelphia Insurance Opens New Day Spa Product
- NAS Insurance Offering Defense Coverage in EPLI Insurance
- U.S. Report: Private Insurers Overpaid by National Flood Program
- Rockwood, Hannover Offer Wholesaler, MGA E&O Product
- Toy Company CEOs to Testify in Senate on Product Safety
- AIG Executive Liability Introduces Not-for-Profit Risks Package
- Progressive Combines Agency, Direct Personal Lines Management
- OneBeacon Pro, Rockwood Step into E&S Podiatrist Malpractice Market
- Health Premiums Rise 6.1%; Average Family Coverage Costs $12,000
- Ratings Roundup: Agri-Business, Guarantee, Kanawha, HRH
- As Motorcycle Deaths Rise, Feds Urge States Adopt Strict Helmet Laws
- Progressive Adds 1st-Party Coverage for Fido and Friends
- NAPSLO Names New Officer Nominees
- Hull & Co. Acquires 2 Bollinger Subsidiaries in Northeast
- Inspections Not Enough to Assure Safety of Imports, Bush Told
- Sens. Dorgan, Specter Move to Halt Mexican Trucks in U.S.
- Britt Named Incoming CPCU Society President
- Sept. 11 is Reminder of Need for Terror Reinsurance, Say P/C Insurers
- CNA Adds D&O and E&O for Private Equity, Venture Capital Firms
- U.S. Fire Report: More Fires; Fewer Deaths and Injuries; Rise in Property Loss
- Mechanic Group Offers Security Guard, Investigative Agency Program
- House Passes Bank, Hi-Tech Backed Reform to Curb Patent Lawsuits
- Colorado Forecaster Calls for 5 More Atlantic Hurricanes
- S&P: North American Insurance Holding Cos. Face Challenges
- Ratings Recap: Accident Fund, American Mining, CNA
- AIG Rebrands National Union’s D&O, E&O, EPL as AIG Executive Liability
- Endurance Specialty to Acquire Crop Insurer ARMTech
- Federal Appeals Court in New Orleans Hears Katrina Case
- Zurich Expands Middle Market Directors & Officers Coverage
- Vioxx Gains Big Win with N.J. High Court’s Rejection of Class Action
- Industry Skeptical, While Treasury Opposes, Natural Disaster Pool
- Judge Throws Out All Federal Antitrust Charges Against Insurers, Brokers
- Unitrin to Sell Business Insurance Segment to AmTrust
- Federal Judge Allows Class Action Against Disability Insurer Unum
- Cutting Doctors’ Hours May Not Reduce Medical Errors, Studies Find
- Ratings Recap: Radian, Praetorian
- PPIB Offers Program for Large Laser Clinics and Medispas
- Federal Mine Agency Funds Underground Tracking System
- One-Third of Parent Drivers Unsure on Child Passenger Restraints
- Rating Recaps: Radian, United Fire
- Berkley to Buy American Mining Insurance Co.
- Federal Court Upholds Nationwide in Katrina Storm Surge Case
- Benfield Creates Capital Markets Division
- Chubb Offers E&O Policy for Government Technology Contractors
- Rating Recap: PIC (PMI)
- U.S. Distributes $109 Million to States with Primary Seat Belt Laws
- Ashley Joins Bollinger’s Sports Division as V.P.
- House Panel to Hear Catastrophe Insurance Plan Bill on Sept. 6
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