November 4, 2007
More members of Congress hail from backgrounds as state legislators than any other occupation. This means that the exposure of these former state-turned-federal lawmakers to insurance issues typically involved auto insurance, according to the powerful U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., …
November 4, 2007
The key House leader on insurance issues says he will push for a 120-day extension of the federal terrorism reinsurance program that expires at year’s end rather than simply accept the Senate bill that is narrower in scope than the …
November 4, 2007
Monthly Pay Renters Insurance Nuts & Bolts: TCBTI LLC is offering a List Bill Monthly Pay Renters Insurance Program that allows coverage for all residents of an apartment complex on a list bill, monthly pay basis. No credit score underwriting …
November 4, 2007
After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the market for commercial property and liability insurance in large urban areas was in turmoil, as reinsurance for terrorism became expensive and scarce. Congress responded in 2002 with a federal backstop — …
November 4, 2007
More members of Congress hail from backgrounds as state legislators than any other occupation. This means that the exposure of these former state-turned-federal lawmakers to insurance issues typically involved auto insurance, according to the powerful U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., …
November 4, 2007
After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the market for commercial property and liability insurance in large urban areas was in turmoil, as reinsurance for terrorism became expensive and scarce. Congress responded in 2002 with a federal backstop — …
November 4, 2007
Agents E&O Nuts & Bolts: Market Scout is offering a broad coverage form from three different “A” rated carriers. Each insurer has agreed to provide up to 25 percent discounts for agencies that have 40 percent of their professional staff …
October 30, 2007
Noel, a late season tropical storm, has caused extensive damage in the Dominican Republic and threatens greater havoc in Haiti. The two countries, who share the island of Hispaniola, have been hit with high winds and drenched by heavy rains. …
October 29, 2007
A key House leader says he will push for a 120-day extension of the federal terrorism reinsurance program that expires at year’s end rather than simply accept the Senate bill that is narrower in scope than the House bill. Rep. …
October 27, 2007
New York City is not immune from liability in 8,000 cases accusing it and others of failing to properly protect workers cleaning up the World Trade Center site after the 2001 terrorist attacks, a federal appeals court panel suggested recently. …