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Obama Administration Defends Healthcare Law in First Court Test

The Obama administration has urged a court to reject an attempt to block a controversial new law overhauling the U.S. healthcare system, saying it is constitutional and any challenge is premature. The reforms, a top priority of President Barack Obama, …

Best Upgrades Alterra Capital and Subs Ratings to ‘A’

A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to ‘A’ (Excellent) from ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) to “a” from “a-” of the operating subsidiaries of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited (formerly known as Max Capital Group …

North Carolina Insurers Running Ads Opposing Change to Negligence Standard

North Carolina property and liability insurers are taking their case to the public to impede an effort in the Legislature to change how monetary awards are determined when somebody gets hit by a car while crossing the street or slips …

OSHA, Mexican Consulate to Promote Worker Safety in Illinois, Wisconsin

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has signed an alliance with the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago as part of an effort to provide Mexican nationals in Illinois and Wisconsin with access to education and …

South Carolina Firefighters Urge Lawmakers to Keep Sprinkler Code

South Carolina firefighters urged legislators this week to uphold a construction code requiring that new homes be equipped with fire sprinklers in a debate that pits safety against cost. They urged senators to defeat a bill, pushed by the Home …

Wisconsin Governor Signs Laws to Protect Public Service Workers

Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle has signed into law two bills that will protect firefighters, police officers and other public service workers and their families. The first bill, Senate Bill 520, requires that municipalities pay health insurance premiums for the families …

Marsh Names Denney as ‘Networks Leader;’ Mills for Networks Service

Marsh’s London office announced that it has appointed Martyn Denney to the newly-created role of Networks Leader. He will be responsible for the strategic development and positioning of Marsh’s broker network propositions in the UK. “These include Marsh ProBroker and …

Calif. Commissioner Poizner Gains Ground in Race for Governor

California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner is gaining ground on his Republican opponent Meg Whitman in the primary race for state governor. With one month until votes are counted, SurveyUSA’s latest tracking poll shows former eBay CEO Meg Whitman receiving 39 …

Max Capital, Harbor Point Merged to Create Alterra Capital

Alterra Capital Holdings Limited announced the closing of a “merger of equals” between Max Capital Group Ltd. and Harbor Point Limited, following the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, as well as approval of the transaction by the respective shareholders …

Florida Eliminates Time Limit on Sex Abuse Claims

Florida’s governor has signed a bill eliminating all time limits for filing criminal or civil action alleging sexual abuse of children. Gov. Charlie Crist signed the bill (HB 525) on Tuesday. It lifts statutes of limitations for pursuing criminal or …

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