Flood Insurance News

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Jewelers Block Nuts & Bolts: Jewelers Block is offering coverage including retail, wholesale and manufacturing …

Straight Talk From South Carolina

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford named state Sen. Scott Richardson as the director of the Department of Insurance about one year ago, replacing Eleanor Kitzman. Richardson was elected to the South Carolina Senate in 2000, and previously served in the …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Jewelers Block Nuts & Bolts: Jewelers Block is offering coverage including retail, wholesale and manufacturing …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Small Residential General Contractors Nuts & Bolts: NSM Insurance Group is offering coverage for general …

What the Reauthorization of TRIA Means to the P/C Industry

On Dec. 26, President George W. Bush signed the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 to reauthorize the federal backstop for seven years. First and foremost, reauthorization of TRIA means it is working. Without a federal backstop, the …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Oil and Gas Well Drilling Contractors

Questions Arise over Federal Aid for Nevada Town Flooded by Canal

Building inspectors planned to go door to door this week to assess damage from the flood caused by a break in a century-old irrigation canal, as homeowners face uncertainty over who will help them pay for repairs. Only one homeowner …

Federal Flood Insurance Program Redraws D.C. Map

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is redrawing flood zone maps for the District. The proposed changes would add a flood zone that would include Federal Triangle, much of the Mall, and a large portion of Southwest Washington. The plans were …

Insurance News Looks to be Out of Control in 2008

An editor has some control over the selection of the top stories of the year 2007, but it’s limited. That is, the choices are limited by the real news. But looking ahead to 2008, the headlines are limited only by …

Top Insurance Stories in 2007

The debate over climate change captured the world’s attention, including the insurance industry’s, in 2007, while major hurricanes spared the United States’ coastline. The soft market took hold of virtually all segments of the insurance market and even buyers in …