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• Best Affirms Gen Re's A++ Rating

  A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A++' (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "aa+" of General Re Group and its members. The ratings apply to General Reinsuranc

  August 27th, 2008 · No comments
• California Commissioner Proposes Pay-As-You-Drive Regulations

  California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner has proposed regulations that would make green auto insurance option available for California consumers. If implemented, pay-as-you-drive auto insurance

  August 27th, 2008 · No comments
• Fire Near Draper, Utah, Threatens 112 Buildings

  A 600-acre wildfire near Draper, Utah, continues to threaten more than 100 buildings. Fire officials said Aug. 26, 2008, they're trying to establish containment lines around the blaze. On Aug. 2

  August 27th, 2008 · No comments
• Edkins Joins Cavignac & Associates as Account Administrator

  Caroline Edkins has been hired by Cavignac & Associates, a San Diego-based risk management and commercial insurance brokerage firm, as an account administrator. Edkins brings to Cavignac & Associat

  August 27th, 2008 · No comments
• Study: Only 42% of Teen Passengers Report Wearing Seat Belts

  A new study on teen driving habits and safety found that 59 percent of teens always buckled up in the driver seat but only 42 percent always wore seat belts as passengers. However, only 38 percent of

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• TAPCO Expands into Pennsylvania

  TAPCO Underwriters Inc., a Burlington, N.C.-based managing general agent, said it is now offering its products and proprietary quoting and binding process to retail agents in Pennsylvania. TAPCO s

  August 27th, 2008 · No comments
• Appeals Court Throws out $241 Million Award in Executive Life Suit

  An appeals court on Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, tossed out a $241 million award won by the state of California in a lawsuit stemming from the takeover of failed insurer Executive Life by French investors.

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• Lemac & Associates Names Lam VP

  Los Angeles-based Lemac & Associates announced that Gloria Li-lien Lam, who specializes in workers' compensation, has been promoted to vice president. Lam began her career with Lemac & Associates i

  August 27th, 2008 · No comments
• Update: Florida Calims Continue to Mount in Fay's Wake

  With Tropical Storm Gustav on deck in the Caribbean, insurance claims from Tropical Storm Fay continue to mount while the storm's rain producing potential manifests throughout Alabama, Georgia and the

  August 27th, 2008 · No comments
• Florida Workers' Comp Rates to Drop For 6th Consecutive Year

  The latest workers' compensation filing in Florida calls for an overall average rate decrease of 14.1 percent statewide, which would produce a savings of more than $465 million for Florida employers,

  August 27th, 2008 · No comments