Latest Human Resources Headlines
All the headlines from our Human Resources Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Ivan Leaves 15 Dead in Lesser Antilles; Category 5 Storm Heads for Jamaica, Cuba, U.S.
Sep 9 2004 // At least 9 persons were reported to have died on the Caribbean Island of Grenada, following a direct hit from Hurricane Ivan. A report from the BBC, delayed because of damage to communications facilities, said that 90...
Powerful Hurricane Ivan Ravages Caribbean Islands; Could Strike U.S.
Sep 8 2004 // Hurricane Ivan continued its destructive path through the Southeastern Caribbean yesterday, pummeling Grenada, Barbados and Tobago with 120 mph (195km/hr) winds before moving back over open water. No deaths have so far...
OOF! Frances Hits Florida; Damages Widespread, But Less Than Feared
Sep 6 2004 // Hurricane Frances finally came ashore late Saturday night, after what seemed like an interminable waiting period for most Floridians, especially those on the East Coast. The giant storm packed hurricane force winds as far...
Big Hammer, Small Nail
Aug 23 2004 // Some contractors are forgoing coverage altogether and sometimes find themselves shut down by state investigators enforcing rules on proper insurance protection. Small contractors struggling with workers’ compensation...
Fiduciary Liability: The Most Misunderstood of Management Exposures
Aug 23 2004 // In the early 1960s, life in the United States was lived at a slower pace. Transportation and communication required more time (and patience) and employees were more inclined to trust employers on issues relating to...
Acordia Names Young Managing Director
Aug 11 2004 // Acordia Inc., a Wells Fargo Company, announced that Stuart Young has been appointed managing director in Acordia’s Central Region. Based in its Salt Lake City office, Young will be responsible for overseeing...
Molinari Joins Keenan as VP of Human Resources
Aug 4 2004 // Torrance, Calif.-based Keenan & Associates announced that it has named Suzanne Molinari as vice president of Human Resources. Keenan is dedicated to providing superior insurance products and services to schools,...
MMC Releases 2Q Results; Net Income Up 7%
Jul 29 2004 // Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. (MMC) reported its second quarter consolidated revenues increased 6 percent to $3.0 billion. Net income rose 7 percent to $389 million, and earnings per share increased 11 percent to...
Big Hammer, Small Nail: Small Contractors and Workers’ Comp
Jul 19 2004 // Some contractors are forgoing coverage altogether and sometimes find themselves shut down by state investigators enforcing rules on proper insurance protection. Small contractors struggling with workers’ compensation...
Big Hammer, Small Nail: Small Contractors and Workers’ Comp
Jul 19 2004 // Some contractors are forgoing coverage altogether and sometimes find themselves shut down by state investigators enforcing rules on proper insurance protection. A small contractor today struggling with workers’...
Big Hammer, Small Nail: Small Contractors and Workers’ Comp
Jul 19 2004 // Some contractors are forgoing coverage altogether and sometimes find themselves shut down by state investigators enforcing rules on proper insurance protection. Small contractors struggling with workers’ compensation...
Big Hammer, Small Nail: Small Contractors and Workers’ Comp
Jul 19 2004 // Some contractors are forgoing coverage altogether and sometimes find themselves shut down by state investigators enforcing rules on proper insurance protection. Small contractors struggling with workers’ compensation...
Managing Patient Expectations Key to Reducing Malpractice Risk
Jul 19 2004 // While insurers and lawyers groups have debated the merits of capping medical malpractice awards in the statehouses and on Capitol Hill, the reality of soaring jury awards, insurance premiums and seemingly out-of-control...
Another Soft Market Creates a Hard Reality
Jul 5 2004 // Like a commercial airline scrambling to squeeze out a profit in the face of increased competition and skyrocketing fuel prices, many insurance agents find themselves caught in the downward spiral of another soft market...
PLUS: More Cooperation, Knowing Labor Laws and Better Underwriting Measures Needed to Stop Lawsuits
Jun 25 2004 // Effective litigation, cooperation, greater understanding of labor laws and meaningful communication are reportedly the keys to preventing lawsuits. Underwriters need to find out if HR understands state labor laws, whether...
FGIC Names Watson Managing Director-London Office
Jun 24 2004 // Financial Guaranty Insurance Company (FGIC) announced that Rick Watson has been appointed Managing Director-Structured Finance in the company’s London office, effective June 22. Before joining FGIC, Watson headed ABS...
SCF Arizona Appoints New Executives
Jun 16 2004 // SCF of Arizona, the state’s largest supplier of workers’ compensation insurance, has named a chief operating officer, a new vice president of human resources and a director of investments. President and CEO...
Atlantic Mutual Announces Management Changes
Jun 14 2004 // The Board of Directors of Atlantic Mutual announced that Daniel H. Olmsted has been promoted to President and has been named a member of the Board of Trustees. The Board also named Richard J. Hertling as Executive Vice...
FGIC Appoints Velins London Managing Director
Jun 11 2004 // Financial Guaranty Insurance Co. announced that Robert Velins has joined the company as Managing Director, International Finance, effective June 1. He is based in London and has primary responsibility for FGIC’s...
Burns & Wilcox Opens New Jersey Office
Jun 8 2004 // Farmington Hills, Mich-based national specialty insurance wholesaler, underwriter and managing general agent Burns & Wilcox Ltd., has opened a new service center in Livingston, N.J. The announcement was made by Burns...
