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Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Expert Panel to Meet

The Texas Department of Insurance announced that the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association expert panel will hold a public meeting on Nov. 12 to discuss the progress of the panel’s work thus far. Attendees will have the opportunity to comment. The …

Germans Say “Nein! No! Non!” Ahead of Euro Summit

EU leaders go into a Brussels meeting today, Thursday June 28, more openly divided than at any time since the euro crisis began, with Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel showing no sign of relenting in her refusal to back other countries’ …

Euro Zone’s Big Four Agree on $163 Billion Growth Boost; Split on Euro Bonds

The leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Spain agreed on Friday on a €130 billion ($163 billion) package to try to revive economic growth in Europe but differed over whether and how to launch joint bonds to combat the euro …

CPCU Society Names Nadeem as First International Ambassador

The CPCU Society has named Shahid Nadeem as its first international ambassador. He will attend the CPCU Society Annual Meeting and Seminars in Washington, D.C., September 8-11, 2012. Nadeem works at “Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Company as an underwriting manager …

Tackling Euro Zone Crisis is Top Priority for G8 Leaders

Leaders of major industrial economies meet this weekend to try to tackle a full-blown crisis in Europe where fears are growing that Greece could leave the euro zone bloc, threatening the future of the common currency. President Barack Obama, the …

Sarkozy, Merkel Push Euro Integration; No Joint Bonds

France and Germany unveiled far-reaching plans for closer euro zone integration on Tuesday, but they disappointed investors by declaring that any thoughts of a common euro bond issuance would have to wait. Under heavy pressure to restore confidence in the …

NAIC, EU Regulators Hold Meeting on International Insurance Regulation

As business becomes more globalized, the financial services industry, including insurance, has recognized the need to keep up with the changing times. Both U.S and European Union regulators have therefore embarked on several initiatives requiring mutual discussion and cooperation, as …