Agency Organic Growth Fell in Q1: Reagan May 8, 2017 Agencies and brokerage firms reported that their organic growth fell to 3.9 percent in the first quarter of 2017, the...
Berkshire’s Buffett Says Republican Health Plan Is Tax Cut for Wealthy May 8, 2017 By Trevor Hunnicutt Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Chairman Warren Buffett on Saturday fumed that healthcare costs are eating away at the U.S. economy like...
Beazley Offers ‘Seamless’ Financial Lines Cover for Crime, PI & Data Breaches May 8, 2017 Beazley has unveiled two sets of financial lines’ products for organizations domiciled outside the United States. One is designed for...
The Eagles Hit Mexico’s Hotel California with Trademark Lawsuit May 8, 2017 The Eagles are suing the owners of a Mexican hotel named Hotel California, claiming it’s capitalizing off the band’s hit...
Oklahoma Earthquake Risk: What a Difference Year Makes May 8, 2017 By Maiclaire Bolton-Smith, Senior Leader, Research & Content Strategy For nearly the past decade, the growing number of earthquakes in Oklahoma has gained widespread attention. As described in the...
Tennessee Legislators Tighten Amusement Park Safety Regulations May 8, 2017 Tennessee could soon tighten amusement park safety regulations after people were injured on rides in two incidents last year. The...
Florida Fails to Pass Workers’ Compensation Reform May 8, 2017 By Amy O'Connor Florida businesses shouldn’t expect relief for workers’ compensation rates, this year at least. The Florida Legislature failed to pass legislation...
Insurance Losses Erode Berkshire Hathaway Q1 Profit May 7, 2017 Berkshire Hathaway Inc , the conglomerate run by billionaire investor Warren Buffett, reported a 27 percent decline in first-quarter profit...
South Carolina Coastal Towns Face Uphill Battle Over Beach Erosion May 5, 2017 By Prentiss Findlay In South Carolina, beach renourishment is a never-ending job. Currently, Edisto Beach is in the thick of its beach restoration...
Louisiana Commissioner Requests Flood Insurance Proof of Loss Extension May 5, 2017 Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to further extend the filing deadline for Louisiana...