It Figures

94%

The number out of 100 property/casualty company CEOs surveyed by the Insurance Information Institute who believe the worst of the financial crisis is over and that the new year will bring improved profitability. By line of insurance, 59 percent believe there will be an improvement in personal auto and 61 percent in homeowners. However 86 percent do not expect an improvement in workers compensation and 76 percent do not expect an improvement in commercial lines.

54.29

The workers’ compensation loss ratio in Florida in 2009. That compares with Illinois 82.98; New York 80.16; California 68.50; Pennsylvania 66.20;; and Texas 43.19, according to Florida officials.

99,922

The number of workplace discrimination complaints filed against private sector firms in 2010. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, that’s an all-time high.

$44 Million

The insured losses caused by deer –vehicle collisions in West Virginia between 2002 and 2009, according to the state insurance department.