Michigan Judge Rules Wal-Mart Can Fire Employee for Marijuana Use February 16, 2011 By Ed White Michigan law legalizing medical marijuana doesn’t stop private businesses from firing people for drug use, a federal judge said in...
Marsh Agency Buys Kinloch Consulting’s Boston Office February 16, 2011 Marsh & McLennan Agency (MMA), the retail unit of Marsh, has acquired the Boston office of Kinloch Consulting Group Inc.,...
Whistleblower Alleges JPMorgan Ignored Red Flags on Fraud February 16, 2011 By Jonathan Stempel A former JPMorgan Chase & Co. private banker has filed a new whistleblower complaint against the bank, saying it ignored...
Alabama Court Orders New Trial on $8.5 Million Verdict Against Ford February 16, 2011 The Alabama Supreme Court has thrown out an $8.5 million verdict against Ford Motor Co. and ordered a new trial,...
Florida’s BKS-Partners Finalizes Acquisition of IRMS February 16, 2011 Tampa-based Baldwin Krystan Sherman Partners, LLC has completed its acquisition of the Naples-based Insurance and Risk Management Services employee benefits...
SpatialKey, MarketStance Partner on Commercial Insurance Analysis February 16, 2011 Spatial Key and MarketStance have formed a strategic partnership to provide commercial insurance carriers with instant, visual insights into market...
Capital Insurance Group Adds Account Executives in Washington February 15, 2011 Monterey, Calif.-based Capital Insurance Group (CIG), a regional property and casualty insurer serving the Western United States, has added Kathy...
CNA Enhances Epack Product for Private Companies February 15, 2011 CNA has launched Epack Extra, an enhanced version of its modular Epack product that includes directors & officers (D&O), employment...
Zurich Names Wright to Group Head of Human Resources February 15, 2011 Zurich Financial Services Group announced the appointment of Peter J. Wright (56, British citizen) to the position of Group Head...
Best Affirms National Interstate and Subs ‘A’ Ratings February 15, 2011 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of...