Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ‘BBB-‘ long-term issuer rating and ‘BBB-‘ senior debt ratings of CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) and the ‘A-‘ insurer financial strength (IFS) ratings of CNA’s U.S. insurance subsidiaries. A full rating list is shown below. The …
Wichita resident Jeffrey Lopez, a former insurance agent, convicted of two felonies in 2001, had his probation revoked and was ordered to serve a prison sentence. Kansas Securities Commissioner Chris Briggs says that Lopez continued to solicit money for fraudulent …
Victories and defeats in the courtroom can impact the nation’s economy, with potential consequences for decades to come. GE Insurance Solutions has been tracking and shaping efforts to level the litigation playing field – variously called tort reform or legal …
The Kansas House today gave final approval to insurance legislation aimed at helping universities, but which also included an anti-abortion amendment, according the Lawrence Kansas Journal. Approved with a vote of 110-14, the measure will now go to the Senate …
Mercury Insurance is partnering with Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball to give fans the chance to win $10,000 at each Big 12 Conference home game played this season at historic Gallagher-Iba Arena. Dubbed the Mercury Insurance Three Point Thrills contest, one …
New research from the University of Missouri-Columbia shows that a shift to primary enforcement along with a fine increase could significantly boost seat belt use among motorists. Since New York first adopted a mandatory automobile seat belt law in 1984, …
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger is supporting President Bush’ health care agenda based on his remarks during his state of the union address. “The rising cost of health care services and the affordability of health insurance are inextricably linked and …
Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger is facing a serious challenge to her re-election within the Republican Party–from a legislator who argues she isn’t pro-business enough. Rep. Eric Carter of Overland Park began this year with nearly $94,000 for his campaign. Praeger, …
On March 2, the CPCU Society and the Society’s Kansas City Chapter will be hosting a new CPCU Society National Leadership Institute (NLI) course, Creative Thinking in Business. Both CPCU Society members and nonmembers are invited to attend NLI courses. …
Oklahoma Commercial AutoNuts & Bolts: RISC Inc. is rolling out a new commercial auto market in Oklahoma. Coverage highlights include: Service vehicles of all types; waste disposal; salvage and recycling operations; oil lease operators and oilfield contractors; contractors of most …
