Connecticut News

Mississippi’s Rep. Taylor Renews Push for Federal Wind Insurance Policy

Rep. Gene Taylor, D.-Miss., isn’t letting opposition by major insurance companies keep him from pushing his plan to make wind coverage for properties available through the federal flood insurance program. Taylor’s proposal — the Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009– …

Business Moves

Marsh Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc., the No. 2 global insurance broker, said the 2008 restructuring at Marsh Inc., its flagship insurance brokerage unit, was on track to generate annual savings of $200 million, and it plans further spending cuts …

Business Moves

Marsh Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc., the No. 2 global insurance broker, said the 2008 restructuring at Marsh Inc., its flagship insurance brokerage unit, was on track to generate annual savings of $200 million, and it plans further spending cuts …

Business Moves

Marsh Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc., the No. 2 global insurance broker, said the 2008 restructuring at Marsh Inc., its flagship insurance brokerage unit, was on track to generate annual savings of $200 million, and it plans further spending cuts …

States Gear Up for Stimulus Package

Impact on Insurance Industry May be Minimal, Experts Say The $787 billion stimulus package passed by Congress looms as the largest mountain on the country’s newly changed economic landscape. But despite hope that the stimulus bill will jump-start spending, some …

New Markets

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Declarations

Drive-By Denial “While this was an unfortunate incident, the expansion of coverage beyond what is allowed for under the contract would be harmful for consumers.” —Richard Stokes, regional manager and counsel for the Property Casualty Insurers Association, commenting on a …

Stimulus Bill Will Have Minimal Insurance Industry Impact

Workers’ Comp and Commercial Lines to See Some Benefits The $787 billion stimulus package passed by Congress last month looms as the largest mountain on the country’s newly changed economic landscape. But despite hope that it will jumpstart spending, most …

People

Robert J. Ray has been appointed vice president and treasurer of Rogers & Gray Insurance Agency in Massachusetts. Ray joined the agency in July 2008 as chief financial officer. He previously worked at Hub International, formerly Brewer & Lord, and …

It Figures

$72 Million Fine to be paid by General Re Corp., to settle investor claims about its role in a fraudulent transaction involving American International Group Inc. The case centered on a transaction that investigators say allowed AIG to improperly boost …