According to David Reddick, NAMIC's associate director of public policy, 10 states enacted 17 catastrophe-related bills last year, compared to three states in 2005. The three states that passed bills

Under the agreement, holders of Bristol common stock will receive $22.50 per share in cash--close to 39 percent above the March 1 closing price of $16.21. Farmers is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zurich

Under the agreement, holders of Bristol common stock will receive $22.50 per share in cash--close to 39 percent above the March 1 closing price of $16.21. Farmers is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zurich

Back in 1996, Kevin Hromas followed the advice of a family member and began a new career as an Allstate staff adjuster after closing his construction business.