Somber Anniversary “Insurance claim dollars are playing an essential role in rebuilding Lower Manhattan.” —Robert P. Hartwig, the Insurance Information Institute’s president and chief economist, commenting on rebuilding efforts in the vicinity of the World Trade Center site, eight years …
Not Wasting Time “I will not waste time with those who have made the calculation that it’s better politics to kill this plan than improve it.” —President Barack Obama, in a Sept. 9 speech before Congress outlining his plan for …
Budget Imbalance “The budget of the department is $10 million. The CEO of State Farm makes more than that.” —Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney discussing what it’s like to oppose giant State Farm and its bid for a 45% homeowners …
Not Wasting Time “I will not waste time with those who have made the calculation that it’s better politics to kill this plan than improve it.” —President Barack Obama, in a Sept. 9 speech before Congress outlining his plan for …
Proud, Not Embarrassed “We are absolutely not embarrassed. In fact, we’re very proud of the success that Pinnacol has realized for the state of Colorado. We are very proud that we have a very viable, stable, competitive system in Colorado.” …
Rebuilding Remotely “People criticize me for being on vacation. I actually started work a week before I was actually supposed to. I do have conference calls every day, I have all my information sent here. I can work here as …
None Over 40 “It is pretty obvious to me and my lawyers that persons over the age of 40 are not considered for entry-level positions.” —Donald Dobkin, 56, of West Bloomfield, Mich. Dobkin has filed a lawsuit against the University …
Coastal Caution “This is not a simple issue. It’s an issue that you’ve got to address with great caution.” —Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney telling an Alabama House of Representatives committee that the keys to holding down insurance premiums on …
On Notice “This settlement … should put all federal contractors on notice that the Labor Department is serious about eliminating systemic discrimination,” —U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis, commenting on an agreement with Gerber Products Co. in Fort Smith, Ark., …
Not-So-Progressive California “We’ve not been happy with our production there. [California] is underperforming expectations, primarily on a volume basis.” —Glenn M. Renwick, president and chief executive officer for Progressive, in an analysts’ call, noting his firm is particularly concerned about …
