Today’s Insurance Headlines – Insurance Journal
Thu, May 23, 2013, 04:08:22 AM
A Justice Department official insisted on Wednesday that no financial company is too big to jail, in the department’s latest effort to backpedal from statements made in March by Attorney General Eric Holder. “No institution and no individual is immune … The article Justice Dept.: No Financial Firm Is ‘Too Big to Jail’ appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Thu, May 23, 2013, 12:47:21 AM
A former University of Virginia lacrosse player convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend is being sued by American International Group Inc. over his refusal to answer questions from insurance investigators. In a court filing Monday, the company says George W. Huguely … The article AIG Sues Ex-U.Va. Lax Player Over Insurance Claim appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 11:20:12 PM
More than 4,000 home and auto claims have been filed as a result of the recent spate of tornadoes in Oklahoma. That number is expected to rise, according to Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak. Doak has previously said that … The article Oklahoma Commissioner: 4K Home, Auto Claims from Twisters So Far appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 07:27:45 PM
Florida-based national insurance agency Brown & Brown Inc. has agreed to acquire Beecher Carlson Holdings Inc., an insurance and risk management broker with operations that include retail brokerage, program management and captive management, from Austin Ventures, FSPM and a group … The article Brown & Brown to Acquire Insurance Broker Beecher Carlson appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 06:18:47 PM
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones and Robert Bouttier, CEO of the Automobile Club of Southern California, announced a rate reduction for Auto Club policyholders in California totaling $70 million. The reduction represents a decrease of 4.1 percent. It is effective … The article $70M Reduction For Auto Club’s Southern California Drivers appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 05:00:03 PM
The Professional Insurance Agents’ (PIA) recent survey of more than 400 independent agencies showed significant market changes in the Northeast — with the homeowners insurance and commercial property market appearing to be most affected by the shift. More than 400 … The article PIA: Agencies See Significant Underwriting Changes in Homeowners Market appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 04:46:17 PM
Trident Insurance Services, LLC, a member of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., has formed an exclusive business relationship with The McGowan Cos. to offer access to its public entity insurance program in Pennsylvania. The public entity insurance program—underwritten by Trident … The article Trident, McGowan Cos. to Offer Public Entity Coverage in Pennsylvania appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 04:44:01 PM
Andrea Mills has joined American Equity Underwriters (AEU) in Mobile, Alabama as senior vice president and director of Strategic Business Development. AEU is a division of wholesale broker AmWINS Group, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. AEU specializes in workers’ compensation … The article Mills of Willis Joins AmWINS Workers’ Compensation Unit, American Equity appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 04:41:25 PM
The Physician Insurers Association of America (PIAA) has made changes to its organizational brand to support the Association’s role in the medical professional liability (MPL) community. They also reflect the impact that the changing landscape in the delivery of healthcare … The article PIAA Rebrands to Correspond with Current Role in MPL Field appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 03:49:18 PM
Detroit’s Democratic state House Caucus is laying out an effort to change Michigan’s auto insurance policies. The package of legislation was revealed during a news conference in Detroit. Republicans control the state Legislature. Under the proposal, insurance companies couldn’t use … The article Michigan Democrats Lay Out Auto Insurance Bills appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 03:42:14 PM
A St. Louis, Mo.-based insurance company has vowed to add at least 300 employees within five years. The Reinsurance Group of America discussed the hiring spree while breaking ground on a new, $140 million headquarters complex in suburban Chesterfield. RGA … The article Reinsurance Group of America to Hire Hundreds in St. Louis Area appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 03:38:17 PM
Brenda O’Malley figured she’d get the police accident report and file an insurance claim after her teenage daughter got into a car accident in Sheboygan Falls this past spring. But the report turned out to be so redacted – or … The article Wisconsin Police Aggressive in Redacting Accident Reports appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 03:34:58 PM
In Moore, Oklahoma, an area residents call Tornado Alley because it’s struck by more ferocious twisters than anywhere in the U.S., two schools destroyed by yesterday’s storm lacked “safe room” shelters that would have cost $600,000 to $1 million per … The article Oklahoma Schools Destroyed by Tornado Lacked ‘Safe Rooms’ appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 03:31:26 PM
Heavy rains that have been falling since late last week have led to flooding in North Dakota that has forced some residents from their homes and threatened a dam. Water from a creek and water that is moving overland flooded … The article Record Rain Leading to Flooding in North Dakota appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 03:24:29 PM
The Nevada Senate has overwhelming approved a bill authorizing driving privilege cards for non-U.S. residents. Monday’s vote was 20-1. SB303 now goes to the Assembly where passage is expected. Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval also backs the proposal. Democratic Senate Majority … The article Nevada Senate Approves Driving Privilege Cards appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 03:22:50 PM
A frequent marijuana user who says Colorado’s pending pot DUI legislation violates the constitution is suing to block the bill. Brandon Baker, of Nunn, said he uses marijuana for religious reasons and that the blood limit at which drivers would … The article Colorado Stoned-Driving Bill Attracts Lawsuit appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 03:21:00 PM
The California Public Utilities Commission has reached a proposed $37 million settlement with Southern California Edison over fallen power lines blamed for starting the October 2007 Malibu Canyon Fire. Santa Ana winds knocked three jointly owned utility poles to the … The article Edison, CPUC Reach $37M Settlement on Southern California Fire appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 03:08:21 PM
Wholesale insurance broker AmWINS Group Benefits has opened a voluntary benefits division to offer supplemental benefits to benefit professionals and their clients including life, dental, vision, accident, short-term disability, critical illness, cancer and medical gap insurance. The Voluntary Benefits Practice … The article Shestack to Lead New AmWINS Voluntary Benefits Practice appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 03:01:13 PM
The Denham Agency, an Americus-based insurance agency, has become the 14th Keystone Insurers Group partner in Georgia. The Denham Agency was established in 1984 by current president Mike Denham. In 2011, the agency formed a satellite office in Cordele, Georgia. … The article Georgia’s Denham Agency Joins Keystone Group appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 02:57:02 PM
Two female police officers with the Miami-Dade County school system have settled lawsuits accusing the former police chief of sexually harassing them. Cmdr. Deanna Fox-Williams and Officer Yewande Gibson claimed in the lawsuits that former chief Charles Hurley asked them … The article Miami-Dade School Officers Settle Sex Abuse Claims Against Police Chief appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 02:45:12 PM
Fire trucks and other firefighting equipment cost a lot of money, and prices are rising, so Warren County volunteer districts are looking to possibly seek an increase in property taxes. “We’re getting squeezed and squeezed by costs,” said Chuck Tate, … The article Costs Outpace Resources for Volunteer Firefighters in Mississippi appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 02:34:43 PM
The property insurance market remained relatively stable and competitive in the first quarter of 2013, with few changes to limits purchased and deductibles, according to a benchmarking report from broker Marsh. Superstorm Sandy, which hit the Northeast in the fall … The article Property Market Stayed Stable in Q1; Sandy Effect on Rates Muted: Marsh appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 02:06:59 PM
U.S. prosecutors are considering charging Steven A. Cohen’s SAC Capital Advisors as a criminal enterprise engaged in a long pattern of insider trading in stocks, according to a person familiar with the matter. Prosecutors may use the Racketeer Influenced and … The article Prosecutors Weigh Using Racketeering Law Against SAC appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 02:03:30 PM
Spending in the U.S. on specialty drugs used to treat serious diseases is projected to increase 67 percent by the end of 2015, according to a forecast by pharmacy benefit management firm Express Scripts. Specialty medicines are those used to … The article U.S. Spending on Specialty Medications Will Rise 67%: Report appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 02:02:19 PM
The U.S. law requiring employers to provide health insurance coverage for birth control is set to come before an appeals court in cases brought by two businesses whose owners say they operate according to Catholic doctrine. The businesses, a construction … The article Employer Contraception Mandate Headed to Court for Ban Ruling appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 10:25:02 AM
The Chicago-based Jacobson Group, which provides recruits to the insurance industry, and ejsSearch – the London-based insurance executive search firm specializing in assignments in London and broader European and international markets — have completed their merger agreement. The two firms … The article Jacobson Completes Merger with UK’s ejsSearch appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 10:19:56 AM
A.M. Best Co. is requesting comments from market participants in the insurance industry and other interested parties on the draft criteria report, “Rating Reinsurance Pools.” Best explained that it “defines a reinsurance pool as any entity, agent or contractual agreement, … The article Best Requests Comments on Draft Criteria: Rating Reinsurance Pools appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 10:14:10 AM
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd. As well as the ICR of “bbb” and debt ratings of the parent company, Montpelier Re Holdings … The article Best Affirms Montpelier Re and Holding Co. Ratings; Outlook Stable appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 10:11:45 AM
XL Group announced the appointment of Thierry Daucourt as Chief Operating Officer of its International P&C Insurance business. He will be responsible for supporting the unit’s Chief Executive, Jason Harris, in the ongoing development and execution of its strategy and … The article Daucourt Joins XL Group as COO Int’l. Property/ Casualty appeared first on Insurance Journal.
Wed, May 22, 2013, 10:08:41 AM
Impact Forecasting, the catastrophe model development center of excellence at Aon Benfield, has launched a suite of tools, designed to “easily quantify uncertainties in catastrophe models across all perils and territories.” The bulletin explained that “devastating events, such as the … The article Aon Benfield’s Impact Forecasting Launches Tools to Quantify Cat Models appeared first on Insurance Journal.
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