Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Reinsurers Balk as Regulators Race to Finish Natural Catastrophe Plan

Publication Date: January 16, 2006
Advisen -- Reinsurance
Source: Bestwire Service

"TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (BestWire) - Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty has a lot on his plate.

"With southern Florida still sweeping up after Hurricane Wilma inflicted an estimated $6.1 billion of insured losses in October -- on top of the $19 billion in losses caused by hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne in 2004 -- it's no surprise to see weather-worn McCarty leading the pack of state regulators who seek a multilayered plan to insure homeowners against natural catastrophe risk...."