Posted 01/05/2009
Oklahoma passes Cigarette Safety Law
Oklahoma makes fire-safe cigarettes the law, hopes to prevent house fires.
Posted 12/22/2008
Hosting a Party? Review Your Insurance First.
Survey says significant number of homeowners aren't aware of their liability with regard to guests.
Posted 12/15/2008
We Need to Inventory Levees, Committee Says
Army Corps of Engineers says wonders, "Do you know where your levees are?"
Posted 12/09/2008
Vermont Workers' Comp Rates to Drop 13%
Are Vermont companies safer than others? Safety programs net the state a workers' compensation rate decrease.
Posted 11/24/2008
New York Department of Insurance Schools Insurers
NY homeowners warned to call Department of Insurance if policies are cancelled improperly.
Posted 11/07/2008
Texas Safer from Earthquakes than Most
Earthquake insurance not a top priority for residents of Texas.
Posted 10/24/2008
South Carolina to Host New Home-Testing Facility
New test facility will hold an entire house, and allow testing of storm-resistant construction techniques.
Posted 10/20/2008
AIG Recovers Golden Parachutes
After being lambasted by the press and taken to task by the New York Attorney General, AIG promises reforms, including no more perks or junkets.
Posted 10/10/2008
Florida paper warns of rising health insurance costs
Is health care cost America's next big crisis? The Florida Times Union thinks so.
Posted 10/06/2008
Edward Liddy tells Reuters that AIG is in talks to Sell Assets
AIG to retain foreign insurance lines, sell off American personal lines, per Edward Liddy
Posted 09/26/2008
Texas Insurance Commissioner Talks Hurricane Ike Claims Numbers
Texas Insurance Commissioner Mike Geeslin says it could be up to 90 days before full impact of Hurricane Ike is known.
Posted 09/22/2008
After Hurricane IKE, Texas Insurers told to Suspend the Rules
Insurance companies in Texas instructed that changing ratings and/or cancelling insurance policies of hurricane survivors is not acceptable.
Posted 09/15/2008
Insurance Fraud Bulletins – Arson, Theft
Workers Comp fraud case goes to court in West Virginia, while arsonists are indicted in Texas.
Posted 08/29/2008
Fireman's Fund Institutes Awareness Program in Northern California
Fireman's Fund rep says prevention and preparation are the keys to surviving a wildfire.
Posted 08/22/2008
Chinese Hurdler Chooses Not to File Insurance Claim
Team official says Liu Xiang's focus is on healing his injured foot, not getting money from his company.
Posted 08/15/2008
Farmers Insurance Group Pulling Out of North Carolina
Possible hurricane losses drive Farmers out of homeowners insurance market in North Carolina
Posted 08/04/2008
Fireman’s Fund Insures Green Reconstruction
Californians who have their homes insured with Fireman’s Fund will now have the opportunity to rebuild with green materials, in the event of a loss.
Posted 08/02/2008
Foreclosures Up 14% Since Last Quarter, RealtyTrac Says
RealtyTrac releases 2nd Quarter figures: one in 171 U.S. Homes received foreclosure filing in past three months.
Posted 07/29/2008
FEMA to Hold Earthquake Forum in Indiana
Indiana among event venues for FEMA's new QuakeSmart forum, teaching small business owners how to survive quakes.
Posted 07/14/2008
Consumer Reports Includes Insurance in Money Saving Tips
New article from Consumer Reports advises changing insurance companies and altering life insurance policies to save money.
Posted 07/05/2008
California Worker's Comp Extends Credit to Wildfire Victims
State Fund takes steps to help employers affected by wildfires. Special arrangements being offered.
Posted 06/27/2008
Californians Warned: Fire Season May Get Worse
Lightning strikes, storms without rain, and an already parched landscape equal severe fire season for California.
Posted 06/20/2008
California Senate Passes Insurance Spyware Bill
A controversial new bill, AB 2800 has been passed by the California State Senate, allowing insurance companies to use spyware in cars, to affect consumer's rates. Advocacy groups are complaining loudly.
Posted 06/12/2008
State Farm Files Intent to Non-Renew in Mississippi
State Farm files intent to non-renew gulf coast policies in Mississippi, also asks for rate increase.
Posted 06/5/2008
New Jersey Says No to Medical Monitoring for Unharmed Vioxx Users
No harm = no money in New Jersey, Court says, in ruling against Vioxx users.
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