November 22, 2010
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Today's HeadlinesNational Judge Keeps Bulk of Toyota Consumer Suit IntactA federal judge tentatively ruled last Friday that he would leave intact the bulk of a consumer class-action case against Toyota seeking... Best Affirms Assurant and Subsidiaries Ratings; Outlook StableA.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of the property/casualty and life/health... Ratings Recap: Electric, Clearwater, ACE INA (notes)Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has affirmed its 'A' counterparty credit and financial strength ratings and stable outlook on... PLRB Offers Online Mapping System for AdjustersInsurance company adjusters now have access to street level weather information to gauge potential storm losses through a new online service... Claims Journal on FacebookNow there's one more way to stay in touch with Claims Journal. Become a fan of Claims Journal Facebook and stay up-to-date on the economic,... East Deal Settles Most Lawsuits over WTC Toxic DustA deal reached by New York City and workers exposed to toxic dust that blanketed ground zero after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will... Storm That Caused Damage in Northeast Pennsylvania Was TornadoThe National Weather Service says the storm that uprooted trees in northeastern Pennsylvania earlier this week was a tornado. Meteorologist... Fire Destroys Marine Research Building in VirginiaAuthorities are investigating a fire that destroyed the main research building at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science's Eastern Shore... Car Crashes into Steamroller in Northeastern PennsylvaniaPolice in northeastern Pennsylvania say a driver had to be flown to the hospital after his car crashed into a steamroller on Interstate... Rhode Island Charges Ex-Providence Politician with FraudA former North Providence councilman already accused of corruption was indicted Thursday along with three others, including an on-air radio... Ex-NJ cop admits torching car for insurance moneyA former New Jersey police officer has admitted setting fire to his personal vehicle last year to defraud his auto insurance company. Kareem... Midwest Best Affirms Fremont's 'A-' RatingsA.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of 'A-' (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of "a-" of Fremont Insurance... Allergy Concern Prompts Jays Chip RecallKrunchers Inc. said that it recalled 18 cases of its Jays Original Potato Chips because they include seasoning that has a milk allergen,... Jury Rules Against Fired ND Work Comp ExecA jury has found that a former North Dakota Workforce Safety and Insurance executive did not prove he was fired for acting as a... CIS Group Acquires Indiana's Cornerstone AppraisalCIS Group LLC, a subsidiary of CIS Holdings LLC and an affiliate of CEP, has completed its acquisition of Cornerstone Appraisal Services of... Southeast Mississippi Court Rejects Bad Faith Part of Katrina Damages AwardThe The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld a breach-of-contract verdict in a dispute between an insurance company and a retired Navy... Texas / South Central Arkansas Student Files Claim in Alleged Hazing CaseA student at the University of Arkansas who says he almost died after an alleged hazing incident has filed a claim with the state Claims... Series of Earthquakes Shake ArkansasA series of earthquakes, including one with a magnitude of 3.9, has rattled parts of Central Arkansas. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a... West Wyoming Insurers That Provide Fraud Tips Shielded From LawsuitsWyoming's Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Interim Committee has endorsed a draft fraud bill that would provide... Insurer Won't Cover Damage From Oregon City Pipe BurstingAn insurance company that represents most cities in Oregon has refused to cover the claims of Bend residents whose houses were damaged when... Feds Cite SUFCO Mine in Utah for Safety ViolationsFederal regulators cited Utah's largest coal mine for safety violations as part of an inspection blitz of more than a dozen coal mines... International Allianz Warns Climate Change Could Hit Harder than Financial CrisisAs the UN climate summit in Cancun approaches, the insurance industry is preparing to present its case to the poiticians, business leaders... UK's Football Ass'n.Insurers to Cover Star Player's Wages after InjuryThe UK's Football [Soccer] Association's insurers will pay compensation to Liverpool after midfielder Steven Gerrard sustained a hamstring... RatingsRounup: Allied World (Notes), ZEP-Re, Evergreen ReA.M. Best Co. has assigned a debt rating of "bbb" to the recently issued $300 million 5.5 percent senior unsecured notes due 2020 of... Connect with Claims Journal
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