National News
News for August 2005
August 31, 2005
- Web Site Provides List of Hurricane Katrina Survivors, Those Unknown
- Katrina Forces Hundreds of Businesses to Close; BI Insurance May Offer Assistance
- NBIS - ProBuilders Offering Assistance to Contractors in Several Hurricane-Stricken States
- Auto Safety Foundation Spotlights Mirror Safety Crisis
- Are You Safe at Work? Number of U.S. Workers Suffer Workplace Illnesses, Injuries
August 30, 2005
- Relief Agencies Look to Assist Victims from Katrina
- S&P Says Katrina Won't Hit Cat Bonds
- Evacuees in Several States Cautioned Not to Re-Enter Damage Areas Prematurely
- NHTSA Proposes New Child Booster Seat Rules
- Philadelphia Insurance Cos. Notes Addition of New Public Library Coverage
- The Hartford Makes Available New Property Endorsement for Orthotic, Prosthetic Pros
August 29, 2005
- Insurers Post Special Toll-Free Numbers to Help Katrina Victims as Storm Moves North
- Fitch: Katrina Likely to be Largest Insured Loss Since 9/11, 1992's Hurricane Andrew
- Katrina Could Cost Insurers Up to $30 Billion, Forecasters Say
Choosing the Right Claims Tools for Catastrophe Adjusting Proves Important- Pro Installation Key to Proper Lightning Protection
- Bosch Expanding Airbag Protection
- Eastbridge Study Reports Employee Benefit Brokers Lead in Worksite Sales
August 28, 2005
August 25, 2005
- Argonaut Group Sub, MTA Settle Suit
- Travelers Unveils Enhanced I.D. Theft Protection
- Nationwide Risk Consulting Notes Workers' Comp Concerns During Program
- OSHA Fines Guam Company Following Fatal Fall
August 24, 2005
- School Backpack Injuries or Homework - Which is Worse for Students, Parents?
- Continental Automotive Systems Lauds Outgoing NHTSA Chief for Safety Record
- Iafrate Chooses Cambridge for Claims Administration
August 23, 2005
- Calif. a Hot Market for Auto Theft
- CarMax: Car Shoppers Need to Look for Signs of Vehicle Accident Damage
- AIG Auto Insurance: Guys Prefer Their Wives, Significant Other with Them in the Passenger Seat
- Specialty Risk Services Offers New Online Tool to Help Clients Measure Risk Program's Performance
- Merastar in Production with Guidewire ClaimCenter
August 22, 2005
- Wausau President Tells Stakeholders to Aim for 'Noble Goals' of Original U.S. Workers' Comp System
- Hurricane Forecast Upped for 2005
- AASP: Small Business Owners Will Suffer without 'Right to Repair Act'
August 20, 2005
August 19, 2005
- Illinois Supreme Court Reverses Class Action Against State Farm
- Ivan Costliest U.S. Hurricane in 2004
- ISO Enhances NetMap for Claims Software with Investigative Functions
- Allegient Unveils Version 5.2 Solution
August 18, 2005
- Victims with Flood Insurance May be Eligible for Up to $30,000 Additional Aid
- MS/B Unveils Annual ITV Quality Index Results - Undervaluation Improvements Continue
- Fireman's Fund Offering Crisis Management Coverage for the Hotel Industry
- Specialty Risk Services Obtains URAC Case Management Accreditation
- FEMA Offering Disaster Assistance Help System
- Engle Martin & Associates Opens Vegas, K.C. Offices
August 17, 2005
- Millions to be Paid to Victims in EEOC Sex Bias Suit Against Morgan Stanley
- Risk of Medical Errors Found High in Intensive, Coronary Care Units
- Society of Actuaries: Secondhand Smoke Costs U.S. Economy $10 Billion Annually
- New Report Shows Placing Children in Back Seat of Vehicle Results in Major Fatality Reductions
- ASSE Urges President Bush to Act on Nominations at Key Safety Agencies
August 16, 2005
- U.S. Chamber Voices Opposition to Medical Screening 'Assembly Lines'
- Amica Mutual Chooses Guidewire ClaimCenter
August 15, 2005
- Tropical Storm Risk Reports More Hurricanes on the Way for U.S.
- ACE USA Names Ramsey Head of Claims
- UIS Adds Filippetti as Marketing Director
- ACE Offering New Protection Plan
- Parents, School Officials Look to Make Cut in Drinking-Related Injuries this Fall
- Road Rescue Unveils New Ambulance System
- Homeland Security Notes Mitigation Awards
August 12, 2005
- Fifth Circuit Appellate Court Upholds Insurer 'Bodily Injury by Disease' Exclusion
- U.S. Senate Passes Firearms Liability Bill
- Specialty Underwriters' Alliance Unveils Q2 Report
- Lack of Travel Insurance Could Lead to Grounding for Some Passengers this Year
August 11, 2005
August 10, 2005
August 9, 2005
- Judge Backs Settlement Between Tenet Healthcare Corp., Uninsured Patients
- NAMIC: State Actions Render Proposed NAIC Claims History Model "Irrelevant"
- AutoInsurancePlanners.com Says Parents Can Put Brakes on High Auto Insurance Rates for Teens
- DKI Adds New Claims Director
August 8, 2005
August 7, 2005
- Ingall Elected GEICO VP; Will Lead National Operations
- METRYX Industry-Wide Auto Glass Service Provider Registry Up and Running
- Fitch Ratings Affirms 'A+' for RVI
- OSHA, ISSA Form Safety Alliance
August 5, 2005
August 4, 2005
- Study: Low-Cost Road Changes Can Reduce Crashes on Urban Roads
- IBHS Unveils Updated Disaster Web Site
- Sedgwick CMS Offering Self-Serve Updates to Workers' Comp Medical Providers
August 3, 2005
August 2, 2005
- DOT: Record Low Highway Fatality Rate in 2004
- Marsh Unveils Q2 Report
- Aon Witnesses Q2 Jump
- AMA Backs Congress on Motorcycle Study
- AIA Says Federal Transportation Bill a Plus for Having Safer Roads
August 1, 2005
- Reinsurers Sue AIG Alleging Claims Fraud; AIG Denies All Wrongdoing
- AHIP Applauds U.S. House Passage for Reforms
- AIA: Anti-Tort Reform Group Distorts Data
- 2006 Honda Ridgeline Garners Top Rollover Rating
- FNF Division Adds Natural Disaster Condition Report
- Bluebook Int. Partners on Application with TWG Systems