A newspaper investigation has found that 21-year-olds received the most traffic citations out of any age group in Ohio, despite not being the most licensed drivers. The analysis by The Plain Dealer of more than 612,000 traffic tickets from the …
American International Group Inc. (AIG) appointed Cindy Leggett-Flynn as senior vice president, chief communications officer. Leggett-Flynn will will oversee corporate brand and marketing, internal communications, media relations and corporate citizenship activities. She replaces Christina Pretto, who left AIG in November. …
Losing data strikes more fear in businesses than getting hacked. A survey released earlier this month by San Francisco, Calif.-based Wells Fargo Insurance shows 47 percent of mid-sized companies were concerned with losing private data compared with 26 percent worrying …
Michigan’s workplace safety agency plans to step up unannounced inspections of demolition sites around the state to ensure workers are properly protected against hazards such as exposure to asbestos. The Detroit Free Press reports the Michigan Occupational Health and Safety …
Among the many innovations happening in the insurance industry today, gamification is surely one of the more interesting. At the nexus of trends ranging from behavioral science and social networking to the Internet of Things and wearable tech, gamification is …
Missouri has seen an increase in the number of workers killed while on the job, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Agency officials said 24 workplace deaths have been reported since October. The agency’s acting area director Todd …
Delaware State Police say a woman who died after tumbling from a zip line ride fell from a platform about 35 feet off the ground. Authorities say 59-year-old Tina Werner of Felton was waiting to descend on the zip line …
Henderson Brothers Inc., a Pittsburgh, Pa.-based insurance broker, has hired Daniel W. Grealish as a consultant in its commercial lines division and an LPL registered representative in its retirement division. In his new role, Grealish will work to develop strategic …
With the growth of agritourism and more people visiting local farms, Connecticut officials are joining other states in educating farmers about how to mitigate health risks for their new visitors. Connecticut’s latest push comes after dozens of young children and …
A New Jersey waterpark visitor who was partially paralyzed in a 2010 accident while on a ride that simulates surfing can proceed with a lawsuit, the state Supreme Court ruled. Roy Steinberg and his wife claim employees at Sahara Sam’s …
