Extreme Solar Blackouts May Cost U.S. More Than $40 Billion Daily January 26, 2017 The daily U.S. economic cost from solar storm-induced electricity blackouts could be in the tens of billions of dollars, with...
U.S. Agency, Industry Working on New Safety Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries January 26, 2017 Safety standards for lithium-ion batteries need to be modernized following a massive recall of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd phones after...
Brit Launches Lutine Yacht Consortium with Capacity of $250M January 26, 2017 Brit Ltd., the London-based specialty insurer, announced the launch of a new Lloyd’s consortium for yachts, called the Lutine Yacht...
Former Washington Corrections Officer Jailed In $100K Workers’ Comp Scam January 26, 2017 A former Washington state corrections officer accused of holding three jobs while claiming he was too disabled to work will...
Castelo Takes Charge at MAPFRE North America, USA January 26, 2017 Spanish insurer MAPFRE Group’s new CEO for its North America arm has assumed his responsibilities. Alfredo Castelo is now president...
XL Catlin Appoints Karna as Chief Data Officer January 26, 2017 XL Catlin has announced the appointment of Dr. Henna A. Karna as chief data officer, reporting to XL’s chief platform...
Massachusetts Worker Blamed for Accidental Fire Damaging 18 Buildings January 26, 2017 Fire investigators in Cambridge, Mass., say a massive 10-alarm blaze that damaged or destroyed 18 buildings last month was caused...
Worker Dies in Accident at Massachusetts Supermarket Distribution Center January 26, 2017 Police and federal safety officials are investigating a fatal workplace accident in Freetown, Mass. It happened early Tuesday afternoon at...
Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner to Chair National Task Force on Senior Issues January 26, 2017 Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller will chair a task force as part of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)...
H.W. Kaufman Acquires Essential Insurance Services in Colorado January 26, 2017 H.W. Kaufman Financial Group has acquired Colorado-based Essential Insurance Services Inc. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Essential Insurance...