National News for June 2006
- Congress Raises Penalties for Oil Spills on Waterways
- New Drug Makers’ Labeling Could Limit Product Liability
- Aon Corp. to Sell Warranty Group
- House Advances Federal Flood Bill
- USI Holdings Loses ‘Landmark’ Copyright Dispute with Publisher
- Trident Rolls Out Environmental Impairment Liability Product
- States Lack Controls Over Workers’ Comp Drug Costs
- Bogardus Named 2006 IMCA Golden Torch Award Recipient
- Swett & Crawford Adds Staff Nationwide
- U.S. P/C Industry Posts Record 1Q Profits; Net Gain on Underwriting Rises Nearly 21%
- Supreme Court to Hear States’ Case Against EPA Over Climate Change
- Uninsured Drivers Increasing; Vary by State; Miss. Highest, Maine Lowest
- Insurer Group Names McKay as SVP, Federal Relations
- Compensation Survey: Agencies Reward on Organic Growth, Profitability, Retention
- Court Upholds Auto Recalls by Region
- Insurer Group Sets Policy on Natural Disaster Issues
- Jury Gets First Welding Fumes Case
- Galioto Named East Senior Executive for AIG
- National Alliance Names Outstanding CSRs for 2006
- Insurance Industry Pay Increases Running Slightly Above Others
- U.S. Supreme Court Backs Worker in Retaliation Claim Against Employer
- Federal Insurance Antitrust Exemption: Insurer, Consumer Friend or Foe?
- U.S. Supreme Court Won’t Hear Holocaust Claim Case
- ACE USA Report Details Consumer Costs in Extreme Weather Disasters
- Data Brokers Brace for New Scrutiny by Congress
- Bush Plan to Dismantle Energy Worker Safety Unit Comes Under Fire
- IRS Issues Tax Guidance for Hurricane Victims, Extends Filing Deadlines
- CPCU Institutes Select Miller as New President
- Study Shows ‘Side’ Air Bags Improve Passenger Safety
- Workplace Bullies May Be Next On Insurers’ Watchlist, Insurance Journal Reports
- Brokers Support New Federal Bill to Reform Surplus Lines Insurance Regulation
- AIG Says Computer Theft in Midwest Contains Personal Info of Thousands
- CEOs, Concerned About Capacity and Pricing, Stress Underwriting Discipline
- Supreme Court: Workers Comp Premiums Not Priority in Bankruptcy
- Best Lowers Folksamerica Re Ratings
- Insurers Expanding Public Access to Medical Cost Information
- Swett & Crawford Names Moylan CFO
- ING Names New President, CEO of Trust USA
- Starr Aviation Agency and Chubb Enter Into Underwriting Agreement
- ACE USA Launches Commercial Policy for Life Sciences Industry
- GoodWorks Extends Charitable Reach to National Accounts with HRH
- Abacus Introduces New Annual Events Program Online
- AI Risk-Brownyard Program Eyes Small, Medium Security Firms
- Hartford Resolves Equitas Claims, Completes Review; S&P Comments
- CIC and CISR Scholarships Awarded at NAIW Convention
- Car Crash Death Rate for Seniors, Already High, Expected to Rise
- Gales Creek Offers Community Development Program to Agents
- Catastrophe Claims Cards Latest Option for Accessing Insurance Funds
- XL Specialty Targets Armored Car Industry with Multi-Line Program
- Arch Announces Three Executive Promotions
- OxyContin Maker Settles with Insurer
- Former Tyco Shareholders Certified in Class Action Suit
- Former S&P Analyst Ashab Joins Benfield
- For Reinsurers, Demand Is Up, Capacity Is Down, Alternatives Gaining
- U.S. Regulators May Scrap Full Collateral Requirements for ‘Alien’ Reinsurers
- Aon’s Nicholls Joins Integro to Head New Aviation Practice
- Lexington Introduces New Warehouse Legal Liability Policy
- Rand Study: Small Public Firms Felt Effects of Sarbanes-Oxley
- Progressive Direct Names Sauerland as President
- Colony to Offer Programs for Patio/Barbecue, Chimney Sweep Trades
- States Report Progress on Market Conduct Exam Reforms
- Congress To Be Warned of Increasing Natural Catastrophe Risk
- Study: Stability Control Technology Could Reduce Fatal Crashes
- Regulators Propose New Standards for Title Insurance and Annuity Products
- Del. Supreme Court Upholds Decision in Disney Shareholder Lawsuit
- Windstorm Insurance May Be Problem as Hurricane Season Begins
- State Commissioners Elect N.H.’s Sevigny to Leadership Post
- St. Paul Travelers to Drop the ‘St. Paul’ in Specific Regions
- Cadillac Escalade Most Likely to be Stolen; Lancer Evolution Next in Line
- Snoring Costs Over $88 Billion in Lost Productivity, Health Care Costs
- Swett & Crawford Hires Edelman as General Counsel
- Committee to Congress: Americans Want Universal Health Coverage
- Treasury Secretary Nominee Paulson Backed Terrorism Reinsurance Plan
- White House Vows to Retain Nuclear Workers’ Benefit Program
- S&P Alters Approach to Gauging Insurers’ Terrorism Exposure
- Fireman’s Fund Announces Surface Water and Flood Coverage
- Safety Seats More Effective in Preventing Death than Seat Belts
- Study: Shaking Can Trigger Earthquake Aftershocks Miles from Epicenter
- S&P Puts ERAC on CreditWatch
- Survey: Lack of Confidence in Cyber Security Has Economic, Political Effects
- Despite Understanding Risk, Drivers Gab Away on Cell Phones
- Apex Global Partners Names McLaughlin President and COO
- London American Risk Launches Professional Liability Unit
- Philadelphia Insurance to Present at Sandler O’Neil on June 8
- Lyons Named as President, COO of Arch U.S. Operations
- Willis to Host Investor Day on June 8
- Big I’s Rusbuldt Blasts Compensation Settlements, Raises Bar on Agent Market Share in IJ Magazine
- Markel, American Camp Association Partner to Study Camp Safety
- Earnings High For U.S. Commercial Lines Insurers, S&P Reports
- Back-Over Injuries to Children Greater with Trucks, Minivans
- Acordia Names Sorensen National Program Practice Leader
- Allstate Dropping Most Earthquake Insurance Nationwide
- Grocers Insurance Unveils National Convenience Store Program
- InsurBanc Adds Adamsons, Rider in Key Sales, Marketing Positions
- K&B Underwriters Launches Medical Malpractice Division
- FedEx Drivers Awarded $61 Million in Racial Bias Case; FedEx to Appeal
- Jury Chosen for Seventh Vioxx Trial
- Supreme Court Upholds Marine Contractor Widow’s Right to Sue
- Ex-Tyco CEO Kozlowski Seeks Insurance Broker’s Documents
- Venture Programs Now Offers OneBeacon Community Bank Market
- Andrade to Lead The Hartford’s P&C Claims
- Association of Insurance Services Offers Free Trial, Online Risk Mapping
- AIG Subsidiary Launches Multi-Line Education Insurance Program
- U.S. and Insurers Can Withstand Hurricanes Without Taxpayer Funds, Says Lloyd’s U.S.
- Markel Subsidiary Appoints Blazer as VP, Chief Administrative Officer
- Cities Viewed as Targets to Receive Counterterrorism Grants
- Supreme Court Trims Government Whistle-blower Rights
- High Court Agrees to Hear Appeal in $80M Tobacco Case Settlement
- Hanover Insurance Group Rates Positive Outlook, Say S&P
- Sport Utilities Improve Rollover Safety
- A.M. Best: A ‘Mega-Cat’ Hurricane Would Be Fatal to Some Insurers
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