Calif. Rating Bureau Drops Workers’ Comp Advisory Rates October 1, 2012 After a review of a workers’ compensation overhaul bill signed two weeks ago by Gov. Jerry Brown, the Workers’ Compensation...
Best Affirms QBE Insurance Group ‘A’ Ratings; Outlook Stable October 1, 2012 A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and the issuer...
ISO Enhances Wind Rating Program for Underwriting, Pricing Wind Exposure October 1, 2012 ISO has launched its Enhanced Wind Rating Program, a commercial property rating program designed specifically to address the wind peril....
Owner of Burned Rhode Island Club Donates Land for Memorial October 1, 2012 The owner of the site of a 2003 nightclub fire that killed 100 people is donating the land for a...
AIR Worldwide Opens Singapore Office to Expand in Asia-Pacific October 1, 2012 AIR Worldwide announced the opening of an office in Singapore to meet the expanding needs of clients in the Asian...
Best Assigns Saudi United Cooperative ‘B++’ Ratings October 1, 2012 A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has assigned the financial strength rating of ‘B++’ (Good) and issuer credit rating...
Lawsuit Accuses Calif. Company of Sex Harassment October 1, 2012 Federal officials have filed a lawsuit against a California electric company alleging it allowed discrimination and sexual harassment of female...
BART Installs Quake Early-Warning System in Northern California October 1, 2012 A new earthquake early-warning system installed by Bay Area Rapid Transit will detect earthquakes precious seconds before the ground starts...
EPA Pushes Tough Asbestos Standard for Mont. Town October 1, 2012 A proposed standard for federal cleanup of asbestos contamination in a Montana town concludes that even a tiny amount of...
Heavy Rains Trap Connecticut Shoreline Residents in Cars, Homes October 1, 2012 Quick, heavy rains have led to flash flooding along Connecticut’s shoreline, trapping some residents in their cars, homes and businesses....