August 22, 2003
Oregonians spend less than the national average for personal automobile insurance, according to a recent report comparing premiums nationwide. The estimated average expenditure for personal auto insurance in Oregon was $642.52 in 2001, compared with the national average of $717.70. …
August 22, 2003
Five online insurance-related projects have been selected as finalists for the E-Fusion Award, A.M. Best Company’s annual competition designed to recognize outstanding, resourceful uses of Internet technology by an insurance organization. Judges selected the top five projects from among 97 …
August 4, 2003
This year has been the busiest for enactment of state civil justice reform legislation since 1995, according to the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA). At mid-year, 20 states already have enacted laws; 19 laws were enacted by the conclusion of …
July 31, 2003
The North Carolina Department of Insurance noted that a report released by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) indicates that North Carolina has the ninth lowest auto insurance rates in the nation, breaking into the top 10 after hovering …
July 15, 2003
This year has been the busiest for enactment of state civil justice reform legislation since 1995, according to the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA). At mid-year, 20 states already have enacted laws; 19 laws were enacted by the conclusion of …
July 11, 2003
Yesterday’s veto of a comprehensive civil justice reform bill will not only hurt insurers, but also consumers in the long run, according to the Alliance of American Insurers, an industry lobbying group. The bill (SB 280), which was vetoed by …
June 23, 2003
Get your motor runnin’ Head out on the highway Lookin’ for adventure And whatever comes our way –Steppenwolf, 1968 Easy Rider,” the 1969 filmic ode to the chopper life featuring Steppenwolf’s song, “Born to be Wild,” reinforced the stereotype of …
June 23, 2003
Get your motor runnin’ Head out on the highway Lookin’ for adventure And whatever comes our way –Steppenwolf, 1968 Easy Rider,” the 1969 filmic ode to the chopper life featuring Steppenwolf’s song, “Born to be Wild,” reinforced the stereotype of …
June 18, 2003
Fort Worth, Texas-based property/casualty insurer, Hallmark Financial Services Inc., reported that the record date for its previously announced rights offering has been set for the close of business on June 27, 2003. Upon the effectiveness of the registration statement, the …
June 12, 2003
If enacted, a bill passed Tuesday night by the Pennsylvania House would reportedly lead to sweeping changes to the state’s civil justice system, according to the Alliance of American Insurers (AAI). The bill (HB 1326), which passed the House by …