Monthly Archives: <span>February 2006</span>

Litigating Claims Against the London Market Noted by Research and Markets

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c32764) reported the addition of Insurance Coverage Dispute to their offering. The authors explain all aspects of litigating insurance coverage disputes in detail, including the varieties of policies and coverage, obligations of policyholders and insurers, and the …

Congress Backs Further Flood Insurance Borrowing; Sends Bill to Bush

As the fallout of the government’s response to Hurricane Katrina continues in Washington, D.C. this week during Senate Committee hearings, the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved and sent to President George W. Bush a bill to increase the …

ABRA Auto Body & Glass Unveils New Chatfield, Colo. Repair Center

ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a damaged vehicle repair company, reported the opening of their 13th repair center in Colorado. This newly constructed facility, located at 10128 West Chatfield Avenue in Littleton, brings the total number of ABRA repair centers …

Disaster Assistance Outreach Unit Coming to Mobile on Feb. 18

A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Assistance Outreach unit will visit Mobile on Saturday, Feb. 18 through Wednesday, Feb. 22. The unit will be closed on Sunday. The hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The four-day outreach …

GAO: FEMA’s Weaknesses Exposed Government in Hurricane Responses

As a result of widespread congressional and public interest in the federal response to hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducted an audit of the Individuals and Households Program (IHP) under Comptroller General of the United States …

Biloxi to Receive $3.6M for Dock and Harbor Projects Following Katrina

The City of Biloxi will receive $3.6 million in federal Public Assistance grants to help restore the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor and the Lighthouse Fishing Dock that were severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina. “Restoring the Biloxi Lighthouse Fishing Dock and …

Calif. Disaster Aid Tops $1.8M

In less than two weeks since Californians began registering for disaster assistance, more than $1.8 million in federal and state disaster assistance grants has been approved for people affected by this winter’s flooding, state and federal officials announced. Since the …

Insurers Deny Payments to Indiana Man Charged with Hot Tub Murder

Michael B. Smith, 61, of Trafalgar, Indiana appeared in court this week to be formally charged with strangling his wife, Linda, in their hot tub in November 2003. Investigators said that Smith was facing financial troubles and that a life …

Farmers Reminds Homeowners Not to Be Underinsured this Winter

With heavy rain, snow and ice plentiful during the winter months, there is no better time than now to review your homeowners insurance to make sure you have the coverage you need. While Americans spent more than $198 billion in …

CSX to Pay $2 Million for Cleanup Costs from Baltimore Tunnel Fire

CSX Transportation will pay Baltimore $2 million for costs incurred following a 2001 train derailment and tunnel fire that paralyzed the city for days. No fault was assigned to either the city or CSX under the settlement which was finalized …