January 29, 2007
Mississippi Insurance Commissioner George Dale held a public hearing on a proposed insurance bill of rights, saying the provisions would help policyholders understand exactly what coverage they have. Dale hopes to have the provisions included in policies by April, though …
January 29, 2007
Now that the Florida Legislature has passed a bill that lawmakers say will address the state’s insurance problems, Gov. Charlie Crist and legislative leaders said Thursday their attention will be on pushing for a national catastrophe fund. Crist plans to …
January 29, 2007
Ten things agents and brokers can do to help clients obtain adequate cat coverage When it comes to property catastrophe insurance coverage, many commercial clients are being forced to swallow a bitter pill in the form of steep prices, new …
January 29, 2007
Although hurricanes have received wide attention in the media, earthquake exposure also should be a significant concern. Forecasts of potential damages indicate that earthquake destruction could be just as massive as that from a major hurricane. History of the hazard …
January 29, 2007
More than 100 spots around Hawaii, from Oahu’s Sunset Beach to Kihei Commercial Center on Maui, lack emergency sires needed to warn people about tsunami and other natural disasters. A state Civil Defense Agency list obtained by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin …
January 28, 2007
This is the most remarkable statistic of all. The combined ratio we estimate to be about 94 for the year. That would be the best result since 1955. News Currents The numbers, or estimates, for the property casualty insurance industry …
January 28, 2007
When it comes to property catastrophe insurance coverage, many commercial clients are being forced to swallow a bitter pill in the form of steep prices, new limits on policies, higher deductibles and a shortage in the amount of coverage available …
January 28, 2007
Nearly half of California hospital buildings in danger of collapsing during a major earthquake will not meet a state deadline for safety improvements, according to a new study. Standards passed after the deadly 1994 Northridge earthquake in Southern California required …
January 28, 2007
Calif. Insurance Commissioner Poizner sworn in Steve Poizner took his oath of office on Jan. 8, becoming California’s new Insurance Commissioner. During his remarks, Poizner vowed to make the office bi-partisan, to lower insurance rates by combating fraud and to …
January 28, 2007
More than 100 spots around Hawaii, from Oahu’s Sunset Beach to Kihei Commercial Center on Maui, lack emergency sires needed to warn people about tsunami and other natural disasters. A state Civil Defense Agency list obtained by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin …