AIG Donating $1 Million to China Earthquake Relief: American International Group Inc. (NYSE: AIG) said it will donate $1 million to earthquake relief and rebuilding efforts in China.
AIG also said it ... Date: 5/16/2008 Source: BestWire
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April Hail Pounds Texas; One Storm Causes $200 Million in Losses: Hail up to the size of softballs battered Texas during storms April 17 and 23 to cause more than $200 million in insured loss for April 17 alone, according to ... Date: 5/16/2008 Source: BestWire
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Kansas Governor Signs Flex-Rating Legislation: Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed legislation establishing a flex-rating system that will allow rate increases of up to 12% on personal lines of insurance ... Date: 5/16/2008 Source: BestWire
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BestWeek: Credit Crunch Clouds Outlook of Hurricane Insurers, Cat Funds: Turmoil in the credit markets could leave policyholders in limbo if a major hurricane strikes the United States this year, as investors show a limited appetite ... Date: 5/16/2008 Source: BestWire
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Gainsco Back in the Black in First Quarter: Gainsco Inc. (AMX: GAN) reported a first-quarter profit of $167,000, compared with a loss of $2.6 million for the same period a year earlier. Revenues for the ... Date: 5/16/2008 Source: BestWire
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California Proposes Increases for Some Workers' Compensation Payments: California's workers' compensation payments for permanent disability would increase by an average of 16% under changes proposed by the state Division of ... Date: 5/16/2008 Source: BestWire
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Congress Approves $5.6 Billion in Crop Insurance Cuts: Flouting a threatened presidential veto, both the U.S. House and Senate have approved a five-year, $289 billion Farm Bill by veto-proof margins of 318-106 and ... Date: 5/15/2008 Source: BestWire
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Georgia Gov. Signs File-and-Use Bill Opposed by Regulator: Gov. Sonny Perdue signed a file-and-use automobile insurance bill, freeing insurers to set rates without prior approval and putting him at odds with Georgia ... Date: 5/15/2008 Source: BestWire
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China Earthquake Toll Continues To Rise: Losses from the 7.9 magnitude earthquake that hit central China on May 12 continue to spiral upwards as information trickles out of the hardest hit areas in ... Date: 5/15/2008 Source: BestWire
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Hallmark Financial Expansion Drives First-Quarter Profit Increase: Hallmark Financial Services Inc. (NASDAQ: HALL) reported a first-quarter profit of $7.1 million, an increase of 41.9% over the same period a year ... Date: 5/15/2008 Source: BestWire
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U.K.’s Brit Reports 5.8% Premium Rise in First Quarter: U.K.-based nonlife insurer Brit Insurance Holdings plc has reported a 5.8% increase in gross written premiums to 528.2 million pounds (663.9 million euros) for ... Date: 5/15/2008 Source: BestWire
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Zurich Profit Rises 3% on Business Growth: Zurich Financial Services Group posted a 3% rise in first-quarter net income as growth in all its business segments outpaced a fall in investment ... Date: 5/15/2008 Source: BestWire
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Global Meetings: Lloyd's Debate to Mull Liability Fears: The following world meetings will take place the week of May 18:
— The Society of Actuaries gathers for its asset liability management conference May ... Date: 5/15/2008 Source: BestWire
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Insurance Australia in Joint Venture Talks with India's SBI: Insurance Australia Group Ltd. said it signed a non-binding agreement with State Bank of India to enter exclusive negotiations on forming a general insurance ... Date: 5/15/2008 Source: BestWire
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China to Launch Management Firm for Insurance Protection Fund: China's regulators say they expect to launch an entity that will manage the country's insurance protection fund, possibly as early as June.
The entity ... Date: 5/15/2008 Source: BestWire
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Catlin Reports Unchanged Premium Income in First Quarter: Specialist property/casualty insurer Catlin Group Ltd. took in $1.2 billion (772,000 euros) in gross written premiums during the first quarter of 2008, ... Date: 5/15/2008 Source: BestWire
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Florida Suspension Could Be Lifted if Allstate Promises to Comply: Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty revealed that Allstate Corp. has been in contact with his office since a court affirmed the suspension of the ... Date: 5/14/2008 Source: BestWire
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A.M. Best Releases Draft Methodology on Treatment of Contingent Capital Facilities: A.M. Best Co. is requesting comments from market participants in the insurance industry and other interested parties on its proposed treatment of contingent ... Date: 5/14/2008 Source: BestWire
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Lloyd's Counsel McGovern Praises Broader U.S. Regulatory Vision: Positive signals from within the U.S. Treasury and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners should give heart to those pushing for change in the ... Date: 5/14/2008 Source: BestWire
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Florida Court Denies Allstate Rehearing Request, Suspension in Effect: The on-again-off-again suspension ordered by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation against Allstate companies is on again after a court denied Allstate's ... Date: 5/14/2008 Source: BestWire
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