Latest Commercial Lines Headlines
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Time’s a Wastin’ in Insurance Industry, Says Workplace Survey
Jul 12 2005 // The insurance industry has come out on top but unfortunately it’s in a survey of about 10,000 respondents that looked at wasting time in the workplace. Data was gathered by America Online and Salary.com, where...
California’s State Fund Riverside District Office Hosts Employer Seminar on Workers’ Comp Fraud Prevention
Jul 12 2005 // As part of its commitment to fight workers’ compensation insurance fraud, California’s State Fund will host a free fraud prevention seminar for employers at its Riverside District Office. The seminar will take...
First Premium Welcomes Harrington as Commercial Underwriter
Jul 12 2005 // La.-based First Premium Insurance Group Inc., a growing regional property and casualty insurance broker, introduced its newest team member, Debbie Harrington. Harrington joined the First Premium staff as a commercial...
ABI Hails Adoption of Employers Liability (Workers Comp) Attorney Fee Schedule
Jul 5 2005 // The Association of British Insurers (ABI) applauded the announcement that the U.K.’s Civil Justice Council has reached an agreement “on the level of success fees in employers’ liability disease...
Small Business Owners Face Gaps, Confusion Over Insurance Problem
Jul 4 2005 // Many U.S. small business owners face a major gap in their insurance coverage or do not fully understand coverage they have, a new national survey conducted by Trusted Choice finds. Trusted Choice agencies are insurance and...
U.S. Employers Turning to Wellness Programs to Manage Health Care Costs
Jul 4 2005 // Businesses are increasingly turning to wellness programs to get a handle on rising health care costs, and most believe these programs will have a long-term impact but few short-term benefits, according to a survey released...
Small Business Owners Face Gaps, Confusion Over Insurance Problem
Jul 4 2005 // Many U.S. small business owners face a major gap in their insurance coverage or do not fully understand coverage they have, a new national survey conducted by Trusted Choice finds. Trusted Choice agencies are insurance and...
MARSH WON’T SELL BUSINESS UNITS:
Jul 4 2005 // Marsh & McLennan Companies will not sell any of its various businesses, the company announced after completing a strategic review of its options. Michael G. Cherkasky, president and chief executive officer of Marsh...
WORKPLACE INJURIES AT 4 YEAR LOW:
Jul 4 2005 // Gov. Edward Rendell reported that workplace injuries in the state in 2004 were down to 93,566, the lowest since 2000 when there were 82,676 workplace injuries. The number was down more than 5,500 from 2003. Work related...
Analysis From Three Perspectives: Consumer, Employer and Broker
Jul 4 2005 // Analysis From Three Perspectives: Consumer, Employer and Broker Over the past couple of years, the most used phrase in the employee benefits industry has been consumer-driven health care. Though its broadest definition may...
Ohio Employers Can Split Comp Premium Into 2 Payments
Jun 30 2005 // Beginning July 18, Ohio employers will be allowed to split their premium into two payments for the Jan. 1 to June 30, 2005, payroll period. If an employer chooses the online 50/50 plan, the Bureau of Workers’...
Bailey Joins Burns & Wilcox as Commercial Lines Underwriter
Jun 27 2005 // Farmington Hills, Mich.-based wholesaler Burns & Wilcox has appointed Alicia Bailey as a commercial underwriter in the firm’s Chicago office. Bailey serves as liaison with Burns & Wilcox’s network of...
Arrowhead Launches Employment Practices Liability Program for Small, Mid-Market Businesses
Jun 27 2005 // Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc. announced that its Professional Liability Division (www.ArrowheadPro.com) has launched an Employment Practices Liability Insurance program for small and mid-market businesses in 47...
Tillinghast to Launch Commercial Lines Survey w/ Webcast on July 6
Jun 24 2005 // The Tillinghast unit of consultants Towers Perrin has announced plans to launch its Commercial Lines Insurance Price Monitoring Survey (CLIPS). Tillinghast said it had “initiated the survey to meet the insurance...
GE Realigns Business Units; Names 3 Vice Chairmen
Jun 23 2005 // General Electric Company Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt today announced a new organization aimed at accelerating growth and profitability for the fairfled, Conn.-headquartered giant. . Effective July 5, GE will reorganize...
What Employers Need to Know About Conn.’s New Civil Union Law
Jun 20 2005 // Connecticut recently became the first state to voluntarily adopt legislation recognizing civil unions between same-sex couples. Connecticut’s civil union law, which will go into effect October 1, formally recognizes...
Workplace Bullying and Trauma Institute
Jun 19 2005 // – Dr. Gary Namie, -Robert Cap, Shand Morahan, Markel Corporation – Johan Lubbe, Jackson Lewis LLP – Gregg Draddy, The Hartford “To be honest, what are the damages of being shouted at? I would not...
U.S. commercial insurers earn big
Jun 19 2005 // At the midpoint of 2006, many commercial insurers are generating exceptional earnings, according to an article published by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services. The article, which is titled “U.S. Commercial...
Pa. Law Shields Employers Who Disclose Employees’ Job Histories
Jun 17 2005 // Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell has signed legislation that protects employers from being sued over work histories they disclose about current or former employees. The measure stemmed from the case of a Pennsylvania nurse who...
Maryland’s IWIF Offering Free Young Workers Safety Kit to Employers
Jun 17 2005 // In recognition of IWIF’s Safety Saves Week, which runs June 19-25, Maryland’s IWIF has created a young worker safety kit for employers. Called Safety Rules, the free kit contains information and tools employers...
