As Insurance Journal has reported, Florida lawmakers are considering the future of the state’s largest homeowners’ insurer, Citizens Property Insurance Corp. It’s supposed to be the insurer of last resort but it’s become the first and only choice for many, …
A judge in Missouri has declared a mistrial in a $700 million lawsuit against Philip Morris USA, after jurors failed to reach agreement on whether Missouri smokers were misled into believing that light cigarettes were safer than regular cigarettes. The …
Brian Sena has been appointed account executive of Willis Construction Practice and made responsible for account management on key construction accounts in Northern California, the company announced on Thursday. Sena will focus on creating innovative risk management programs, delivering quality …
Alabama regulators are preparing to hold a public hearing on a proposed statewide average 9.3 percent decrease in the state’s workers’ compensation rates. The National Council on Compensation Insurance submitted the filing earlier this year, which calls for the sixth …
West Virginia auto insurers are paying more for deer-related accident claims despite the fact that fewer drivers are involved in deer-related crashes. The West Virginia Department of Insurance has released its 2010 study that analyzes the economic impact of automobile …
Harrisburg, Penn.-based health insurer Capital BlueCross is now offering insurance for the four-legged pals. The company said it is teaming up with Philadelphia-based pet insurance provider PetPlan to offer pet health insurance for central Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley pet owners. …
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) New York/Northeast division will hold its 2011 benefit dinner on Dec. 14. “There are so many people in need in our area, and, in spite of the economy, the insurance industry continues to respond …
Willis North America made a series of key appointments to its construction practice. John Nissley has been appointed practice leader for Willis’ construction practice in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he will oversee the operations and administration of this team. He will …
The Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA) has agreed to a request from state lawmakers to withdraw the ballot initiative it filed in August to prohibit the use of credit scoring, education, and occupational data in auto insurance. From now …
The euro and stocks rallied on Thursday after European leaders struck a deal to provide debt relief for Greece, but analysts warned the plan would fail to halt the euro zone’s two-year-old debt crisis unless crucial details were resolved soon. …
