National News for November 2007
- Regulators Clear Sale of James River To D.E. Shaw Group
- S&P: Softening Prices Should Start To Affect U.S. Commercial Lines Insurers
- Aon eSolutions Group Names Holden Chief Information Officer
- U.S. Grand Jury Indicts “Dickie” Scruggs in Suspected Bribery Scheme
- Navigators and Smith, Bell & Thompson to Offer Lumber Program
- Hurricances Spare U.S., Leaving Officials Worried About Public Apathy, Flood Policy Nonrenewals
- Lawsuit Filed Against Iowa-based Insurer for Churchgoing Christians
- Zurich Adds 100 Small Business Workers’ Comp Classifications
- Philadelphia Insurance Goes Paperless
- InsuranceNoodle, ACE USA Team Up to Offer New Products
- S&P: Discipline Will Be The Key To Insurers’ Success in 2008
- Darwin Pro to Acquire Florida’s Agency Marketing Services
- Houston Group to Handle Marine Cargo Business for OneBeacon Sub
- Lexington Ups Capacity on Bio-Chemical Terrorism Coverage
- Rating Recap: Chubb Corp.
- S&P Announces Rating Actions on Five Major Mortgage Insurers
- NCOIL Names New Officers
- Report: Corporate America Making Strides on SOX Compliance
- ACE USA Rebrands INAMAR as ACE Recreational Marine Insurance
- Legislators Adopt Model Law to Strengthen State Guaranty Funds
- Chubb Offers New D&O Policy with Board Committee Endorsement
- Ratings Recap: Progressive, Proformance
- Markel Risk Solutions Names Hubbard V.P.; Promotes Glancey
- Venture Adds Military Housing Program With Travelers
- Insurance Compact Adopts ’08 Budget
- Best Announces Rating Actions on White Mountains Subsidiaries
- Survey: 96 Million Households Lack Knowledge on Protecting Electronics
- Multi-State Settlement Obtains Benefits for Victims of Race-Based Policies
- Ratings Roundup: General Agents, Torchmark, PMA Capital
- IIF Insurance Committee To Be Chaired by Execs from AIG, ING, Zurich
- Study: Safety Belt Use Still Important
- Federal Report Finds Millions in Wasteful Spending on FEMA Trailers
- OSHA Rules Employers Must Pay Cost of Workers’ Safety Equipment
- Data Mining Tools Can Achieve Results When Used Correctly
- Nas Insurance Services Offers Medical Malpractices Facility
- Actuaries Have Special Role When Explaining Credit Scores and Losses
- Thomas to Direct Federal Mining Administration Accountability Office
- Ford, Honda Named Safest Vehicles
- Markel to Open New Onshore Energy Casualty Unit
- Watson Wyatt: P/C Market to Remain Soft in 2008
- Senate Approves Terrorism Backstop Extension
- Aon: Most Global Organizations Lack Fully Integrated ERM Strategies
- Lexington Offers Green Upgrade for Residential Coverage
- Agents Tell Treasury Financial Regulation Study Questions Biased
- NIF Group, NOVA Casualty Offers New Program for Social Service Agencies
- Marine Rates Drop Another 2% in 3Q
- U.S. Risk Names Stanislaw VP, Lighthouse Underwriters
- Bill Would Provide Incentives for States to Enforce Stronger Building Codes
- AIR Releases Updated Version of U.S. Terrorism Model
- Integro Names Three Practice Leaders
- Survey: Corporate America Lags Behind in ERM Implementation
- U.S. Report: Fewer Work Days Being Lost Due to Injuries, Illnesses
- Ratings Roundup: Ancon, PARIS RE (US), Allianz (US), Fireman’s Fund
- Kaufman Financial Group, Burns & Wilcox Add 5 New Vice Presidents
- Willis Analyzes ‘Subprime Crisis’
- Feds Reclassify 2005 Death as a Mining Accident
- Progressive Car Insurance Adds Collision Benefit for Pets
- OneBeacon Technology Product Now Covers Data Privacy,Communications
- Senate Bills Offer Tax Credits, Loans to Help Property Owners Hit by Disasters
- Agency Ideas Newsletter Introduces New Sales Web Site for Agents
- Ratings Roundup: MMC (Marsh), American Safety, Stockbridge
- Great American Adds Storage Tanks to Marina Package
- Reinsurers Blast Federal Disaster Backup Plan Advancing in Congress
- Merck Settles Vioxx Lawsuits for $4.85 Billion Without Admitting Fault
- Looking for Profits at Marsh
- Consumer Product Safety Commission “Needs Help,” Critics Say
- Citigroup Inc., Former CEO Sued Over Subprime Mortgage Losses
- Houses Passes Federal Disaster Insurance Measure Opposed by Bush
- Goldfarb Joins Benfield
- Lloyd’s Counsel Decries ‘Red Herring’ Objections to Collateral Reform
- PIA’s Branding Program for Insurance Agents Wins Additional Awards
- Progressive Changes 10,000 Agencies’ Signs
- Marsh 3d Quarter Disappoints Cherkasky
- AIG 3d Quarter Profit Down 27%; Vows Mortgage Exposure Under Control
- Ratings Roundup: AmCOMP, Alliant
- Feds Propose Concrete Pipe System for Escaping Mines
- Grace Asbestos Claimants Submit Alternative Bankruptcy Plan
- CNA Gives Restructuring Details
- Sens. Clinton, Nelson Introduce Homeowners Defense Act to Address Cats
- Study Targets Prescription Savings in Workers’ Comp for Chronically Injured
- PCI Insurers Urge State Regulators to Drop Securities Rating Assessment
- Fitch Releases ‘Prism Scores’ for 99 U.S. Insurance Groups
- Bush Panel to Recommend Mandatory Recalls of Unsafe Products
- Ironshore Hires 3 Key Executives for Professional Liability Unit IronPro
- National Crime Bureau Offers Free VINCheck for Unrecovered Vehicles
- Catastrophe Modeling Pioneer Clark Advises on Insurers’ Best Practices
- Navigators Introduces Coverage for Securities Brokers/Dealers
- Travelers Expands Directors & Officers Coverage
- Swett & Crawford Names Deputy General Counsel
- Assurex Global, National Alliance Create International Insurance Program
- Sloan Mason Offers Pipeline Construction Casualty Package
- Ratings Recap: Hingham, Beazley (US), Kanawha, Genworth Mortgage
- James River Stockholders Approve Sale to D.E. Shaw
- HCC Appoints Lukefahr Vice President, Chief Information Officer
- Lloyd’s Holds Conference on Terrorist Threats in New York
- Report: Global Warming to Worsen Coastal Insurance Woes
- Cargill Recalls 1 Million Pounds of Beef Possibly Tainted by E coli
- Greenberg Takes Aim at His Former Company, AIG
- Under Pressure, NASA Vows to Reveal U.S. Aviation Safety Problems
- U.S. Employee Sues Japanese Ad Firm Alleging Offensive Sexual Activity
- Aon Cutting 2,700 Jobs in Overhaul Aimed at Saving $240M Annually
- Study: Boomers to Affect Workers’ Comp in Long Term Care Industry
- Ratings Roundup: Commerce, Northwind, Harbor Point Re (US)
- PPIB Enhances Medispa Program
- Berkley Net Underwriters Names Risen, Douglas to Marketing Posts
- Harleysville Reports Continued Double-Digit Growth for 3d Quarter
- International, Personal Lines Drive Liberty Mutual 3d Quarter
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