West Virginia Judge Approves DuPont $70 Million Pollution Settlement January 7, 2011 A pollution case involving a former zinc-smelter site in West Virginia has been resolved with DuPont agreeing to pay $70...
AIG Recapitalization Could Happen Next Week January 7, 2011 The recapitalization of bailed-out insurer American International Group Inc. is likely to close next week, a person familiar with the...
Midwest Insurers Austin Mutual and Cooperative Mutual Complete Merger January 7, 2011 Minnesota-based Austin Mutual Insurance Company, a regional property and casualty insurer, announced it has completed its merger with Cooperative Mutual...
Missouri Lawmakers Pledge to Aid Businesses in 2011 January 7, 2011 By David A. Lieb The Missouri Legislature convened its 2011 session on Jan. 5, 2011, with many new faces, a looming budget shortfall and...
Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner-Elect Names Staff Members January 7, 2011 Incoming Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak has appointed 10 members of his staff to lead the Oklahoma Insurance Department. Joining...
Recent Calif. Regulator Actions Create Insurance Agent/Broker Concerns January 7, 2011 Reflecting on Calif. Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones’ recent emergency order to enforce medical loss ratio rules requiring insurers to limit...
Calif. Commissioner Asks Blue Shield to Delay Rate Increases January 7, 2011 California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has called on Blue Shield of California to delay its implementation of a new round...
Economist: Oregonian Insurance Agents Can Expect Unsettling Year January 7, 2011 Oregonians should expect a long slow recovery from the recession, and it will be years before the economy returns to...
Minnesota Gov. Picks Rothman To Head Commerce Department January 7, 2011 Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has appointed Mike Rothman the new Commissioner of Commerce. The Department of Commerce and Revenue regulates...
New York Insurers Applaud Plan to Merge State’s Regulatory Arms January 7, 2011 By Kenneth J. St. Onge A key trade group for insurers in New York State applauded a proposal by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to merge the...