An advisory commission created in response to concerns about recalls of dangerous toothpaste, dog food and toys will recommend to President George W. Bush that the U.S. government be allowed to order mandatory recalls of products deemed a risk to …
Major fires continue to burn in Southern California, in some cases fueling new fires. There are currently 15 fires burning 414,013 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The large number of separate fires has effectively diluted fire suppression …
At the center of the controversy is a provision by Congressman Gene Taylor of Mississippi that would expand the NFIP to include an optional multiple peril policy — to allow property owners to purchase wind and flood coverage in a …
At the center of the controversy is a provision by Congressman Gene Taylor of Mississippi that would expand the NFIP to include an optional multiple peril policy — to allow property owners to purchase wind and flood coverage in a …
People The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America has named Deputy Secretary of Commerce David A. Sampson to serve as the association’s president and chief executive officer. Sampson takes over the reins on Sept. 4. PCI represents more than 1,000 …
More than two years have gone by, but no one can forget the devastating effects Hurricane Katrina had on the Gulf Coast. Yet legislators and industry leaders continue to debate how to prevent future problems associated with major natural catastrophes. …
5 The number of years recently passed House legislation would reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. The measure aims to update the nation’s flood insurance program through 2013, give homeowners the option of purchasing windstorm coverage as part of their …
More than two years have gone by, but no one can forget the devastating effects Hurricane Katrina had on the Gulf Coast. Yet legislators and industry leaders continue to debate how to prevent future problems associated with major natural catastrophes. …
5 The number of years recently passed House legislation would reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. The measure aims to update the nation’s flood insurance program through 2013, give homeowners the option of purchasing windstorm coverage as part of their …
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act, H.R. 3121, by a vote of 263-146 on Sept. 27, heating up a topic already on fire. While supporting efforts to modernize and strengthen the National Flood …
