Monthly Archives: <span>February 2003</span>

Attenza Aiding Aon Warranty Group Service and Support

Attenza, a provider of online customer service and support automation software, and Aon Warranty Group, an AON company announced that Attenza will power a Web self-service and knowledge management initiative targeting the customer support needs of Aon Warranty Group. Aon …

Negotiations Reportedly Break Down in AON Corp. Overtime Case

After months of negotiations, the parties have reportedly reached an impasse regarding potential settlement of a federal collective action lawsuit filed against AON Insurance Corporation (AOC) on behalf of a nationwide class of employees for unpaid overtime wages. AON reportedly …

QBE Australia Selects HandySoft’s BizFlow to Accelerate Workers’ Comp Claims Processing

BizFlow®, HandySoft’s BPM and workflow solution, has been selected by the Australian division of the QBE Insurance Group to manage its workers’ compensation insurance processes. QBE provides 150,000 organizations with workers’ compensation insurance throughout Australia. QBE is working with HandySoft …

Pa. Hospitals Applaud Medical Liability Reform Bill

The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) praised the efforts of Congressmen Jim Greenwood (R-Erwinna) and John Murtha (D-Johnstown) for reintroducing the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low Cost, Timely Health Care Act (HEALTH Act). “The HEALTH Act contains common-sense reforms …

Tenn. Commissioner Briefs Lawmakers on Reciprocals in Receivership

Tennessee Commissioner of Commerce and Insurance Paula A. Flowers briefed the state’s House of Representatives on the department’s placement of three malpractice insurance reciprocals into receivership. “I hate to call it a perfect storm, but that’s pretty much what happened …

Little Rock, Ark. Gets IIAI Greenfield Facility

Insurance Auto Auctions Inc. , a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the U. S., opened a greenfield facility in Scott, Arkansas. This new 20-acre facility located in the Little Rock metropolitan area is the company’s …

Terrorism Risk Insurance Program: A Progress Report

With a federal terrorism reinsurance backstop now in place, the industry is faced with implementing the provisions of the legislation in a timely and efficient manner. This has and will continue to require unprecedented cooperation among insurers, the federal government …

Terrorism Risk Insurance Program: A Progress Report

With a federal terrorism reinsurance backstop now in place, the industry is faced with implementing the provisions of the legislation in a timely and efficient manner. This has and will continue to require unprecedented cooperation among insurers, the federal government, …

American National Reports 2002 Results

Texas-based American National Insurance Company reports gain from operations after tax for the year 2002 was $102,067,000 ($3.86 per share) versus $60,720,000 ($2.29 per share) for 2001, a 68 percent increase. However, primarily due to federal income tax accrual adjustments, …

Wis. Points Out Winter Driving Hazards Despite Diminished Snow

This winter, Wisconsin may not be as snowy as usual, but the possibility of winter driving accidents is still very real. Wintry conditions can create conditions that help contribute to crashes, and crashes affect insurance rates, according to the Office …