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AIG deal to make farmers no. 3 U.S. auto writer.(Briefing: Highlights From BestWeek)(American Insurance Group Inc.)(Brief article)

Farmers Insurance Group would look to overtake both Progressive and Geico to become the third-largest U.S. automobile insurer with news that its...
Best's Review, 05/01/09 by Lehmann, R.J. · More from publication -
Charter bill asks dual funding.(Briefing: Highlights From BestWeek)(Brief article)

Insurers who opt to be regulated under a proposed federal Office of National Insurance would be asked to pay assessments both to existing state...
Best's Review, 05/01/09 by Lehmann, R.J. · More from publication -
Regulators unsure of AIG's ultimate price tag.(Briefing)(American International Group Inc.)(Brief article)

Despite more than $182.5 billion in federal assistance to the company, the Federal Reserve Board still does not have a firm grasp on what...
Best's Review, 04/01/09 by Lehmann, R.J. · More from publication -
Life insurers could collect from 'TARP II,' roundtable chief says.(troubled asset relief program)(Brief article)

The lack of a federal regulator is the single largest impediment to life insurers gaining access to capital injections from the U.S. Treasury,...
Best's Review, 04/01/09 by Lehmann, R.J. · More from publication -
Coalition files suit to block SEC indexed annuities rule.(Briefing: Stock Watch)(Securities and Exchange Commission)

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission overstepped its statutory authority by promulgating a rule that would define most indexed annuities...
Best's Review, 03/01/09 by Lehmann, R.J. · More from publication -
AHIP challenges next congress to tackle health care costs.(Briefing: Stock Watch)(America's Health Insurance Plans)

America's Health Insurance Plans, the trade association representing most health insurers and managed care organizations, is challenging Congress...
Best's Review, 01/01/09 by Lehmann, R.J. · More from publication -
Insurance groups optimistic Obama will hear their views.(Regulatory/Law: Legislation)(Barack Obama)(Brief article)

Despite some stark policy differences, several insurance groups ate optimistic President-elect Barack Obama and the Democratic-controlled 111th...
Best's Review, 01/01/09 by Lehmann, R.J. · More from publication -
Fidelity and LandAmerica deal creates largest U.S. title insurer.(Companies)(Fidelity National Financial Inc. merges with LandAmerica Financial Group Inc.)(Brief article)

Just days after calling off a $126 million merger with LandAmerica Financial Group Inc., Fidelity National Financial Inc. said it instead will...
Best's Review, 01/01/09 by Lehmann, R.J. · More from publication -
Dodd says financial reform might require federal regulator.(Briefing: Stock Watch)(Chris Dodd)

As President-elect Barack Obama begins crafting one of his first initiatives--a new regulatory framework for financial services--he will do so...
Best's Review, 12/01/08 by Lehmann, R.J. · More from publication -
Ambac names Wallis president; Callen returns to chairman role.(People in Insurance)(AMBAC Financial Group Inc. promoted David W. Wallis and Michael A. Callen )(Brief article)

Ambac Financial Group Inc. has elevated Chief Risk Officer David W. Wallis to the posts of president and chief executive officer, as interim CEO...
Best's Review, 12/01/08 by Lehmann, R.J. · More from publication


