National News for March 2014
- Judge Cuts Billionaire Koch’s $12M Award in Fake Wine Case to $1M
- U.S. to Mandate Rearview Cameras on Vehicles by 2018
- Stratton Agency Acquires Willis Retail Pizza Program
- Chu Takes Over Helm at Pacific Specialty As Cohen Departs
- Conning to Acquire Brookfield’s Insurance Asset Management Business
- States Collaborating on Rules to Address Earthquake Risks of Fracking
- Obamacare Reaches Enrollment Milestone But Faces Obstacles Ahead
- Supreme Court Takes On Software Patents Today
- ACE Introduces Passenger Accident Insurance for Motor Carriers
- 1 in 10 Small Businesses Report Workers Under Influence of Alcohol, Drugs
- Life Insurers Flock to ‘Easy’ Iowa As More Federal Oversight Looms
- Insurance Study Shows Vehicle Recalls Matter
- Vertafore, DocuSign Partner to Offer E-Signature Services to Technology Users
- Ratings: Safety Group, Virginia Farm, New Mexico Casualty, Mennonite Mutual
- Insurance Executives See Jump in Acquisitions Ahead
- Coast Guard Begins Surprise Safety Inspections of Cruise Ships
- JPMorgan Snub, Lloyd’s Insurance Threat Spurred Change at SAE Fraternity
- Ferrari Fight Over Facebook Fan Page Tests Social Media Copyright
- Business Risk Partners, LIU Launch New E&O Policy Form for Agents, Brokers
- For Safety Advocates, GM Recall Highlights Cuts in Government Investigations
- With Fix for Flood Insurance Program Deficit Delayed, Now What?
- Supreme Court Justices Appear Split Over Contraception Benefit
- Ironshore Increases Capacity to $25 Million for Energy Risks
- Best Affirms Markel and Affiliates Ratings; Outlooks Stable
- IRS Expects ‘Glitches’ by Firms Reporting Under New Anti-Tax Evasion Law
- Could ‘Missing Number 1321’ on Subsidies Derail Affordable Care Act?
- GM Under Pressure to Establish Victim Compensation Fund
- President Obama Signs Flood Insurance Relief Bill
- Millions of Americans Remain Uninsured Despite Big Health Care Push
- Technical and Medical Device Convergence Exposes New World of Risks
- $1 Billion NCAA Basketball Bet Pays Off for Buffett… Already
- ACE, ESIS Launch Programs for Construction Industry Addressing OSHA
- Survey: Who’s Worth What in the Independent Agency System?
- Best Revises Outlook on Chubb and Subs ICR Ratings to Positive; Affirms FSR
- Young Agents: Final Call to Say What You Think!
- NCAA Expected to Score Deal on Concussion Safety Soon
- Supreme Court to Weigh Religious Exemption from Birth Control Mandate Next Week
- Hartford Steam Boiler Announces Help Desk Service for Homeowners
- Endurance Insurance Enhances Network Security, Privacy Coverage
- GEICO’s Advertising Spending Slows But Still Tops $1 Billion: SNL
- Markel Names Williams As Director of Medical Professional Liability
- Bankruptcy Order Could Shield GM from Ignition Switch Claims
- Court Says Broker Fraud Protected by Bankruptcy’s Safe Harbor
- Insurers Warned on Rise in Fraudulent Car Rental Schemes
- Google Escapes Privacy Class Action with Judge’s Ruling
- Viacom Settles $1B Copyright Suit Against Google Over YouTube Videos
- Ford, Chamber Seek Trial Transcripts in Garlock Asbestos Recovery
- Lockton, Visiting Nurses Association Launch Professional Liability Program
- Teens Know Drinking, Texting Risks But Don’t Always Drive Like They Do
- Shareholders Sue in 94% of M&As; 75% Settle Before Closing: Cornerstone Research
- How Is Obamacare Affecting Competition Among Health Insurers?
- GM Kept Ignition Switch Fix Secret from Owners
- Supreme Court Justices Signal Compromise on Securities Class Actions
- Calling All Young Agents: Tell Us What You Think
- Private Crop Insurers Win As Taxpayers Lose in New Farm Program, Say Critics
- President Obama Will Sign Flood Insurance Relief Bill
- Lawsuit Filed Against General Motors Over Ignition-Switch Recall Losses
- Sentry Insurance to Provide DriveCam Program to Transportation Clients
- Uber Announces New Policy to Cover Gap
- P/C Reinsurance Market Softer Due to Alternative Capital: Execs
- Many Could Escape Obamacare Individual Mandate Due to Exemptions
- Senate Approves Bill to Curb Flood Insurance Hikes
- Agency M&A in 2013 Reverted to Norm After Busy 2012: OPTIS Partners
- No Consensus Among States Over Data Breach Laws
- Employers Raise Employees’ Deductibles to Curb Health Costs
- Workers’ Comp Needs to Catch Up with Healthcare Changes: Economist Gruber
- XL, American Specialty Insurance & Risk Partner for Sports, Entertainment Programs
- Ironshore Forms Executive Leadership Committee to Drive Growth Strategy
- Affordable Care Enrollment Hits 4.2 Million As Deadline Nears
- Competition Softens Rate Hikes for Architects, Engineers in 2014: Survey
- Top 5 States for Auto, Home Insurance Rate Hikes in 2013: Perr&Knight
- Judge Rejects BP Bid to Shut Down Gulf Spill Payments
- Consumer Group Recommends Ways to Mitigate Uninsured Motorists Dilemma
- Insurer Consortium Offering Coverage for Derivatives Clearinghouses
- New Identity Theft Protection Company to Provide Investigative, Recovery Services
- Sen. Collins: Finding the Right Capital Regulations for Insurers
- Tower Group Warned on NASDAQ Listing
- Commercial Lines Price Hikes Slowing: Towers Watson
- Mortgage Insurers Form Lobbying Group
- Insurers Urge Lawmakers Not to Impose Bank Capital Requirements on Industry
- Since Newtown Shooting, 15 States Have Strengthened Gun Controls
- Adjuster Claims Nationwide’s ‘On Your Side’ Is Deceptive Advertising
- Baby Boomers Can’t Party and Drive Like They Used To
- Rise in Auto Injury Medical Costs Tops Inflation While Severity Declines
- Miner to Chair NetVU Board of Directors; Other Members Named
- Campus Culture Change: ‘Deadliest’ College Fraternity Nixes Pledging
- Judge’s Refusal to Fine Drone Operator Seen Spur to More Commercial Flying
- ACE Expands M&A Practice, Appoints North America Practice Leader
- Vertafore Launches Updated Agency Cloud, Mobile Technology
- The Future of Drones in the Insurance Industry
- Court Says Military Contractors Not Entitled to Automatic Sovereign Immunity
- National Weather Service Warns Accuracy of Forecasts in Danger Over Damaged Buoys
- HSBC, Wells Fargo Settle Force-Placed Insurance Claims
- Top Executives of Failed Dewey Law Firm Facing Fraud Charges
- Private Market Could Grow As Government Flood Insurance Prices Rise: Fitch
- Increase in Cyber Attacks Costing Millions, Stressing Internet
- Supreme Court Justices Tackle Rules for Class Actions
- Adjuster, Nationwide Mutual Take Sides Over ‘On Your Side’ Slogan
- K&K Launches E-Commerce Website for Outfitter & Guide Operations
- Vertafore, StoneRiver Partnership Aims to Make Selling Flood Insurance Easier
- State Farm Managed Underwriting Profit in 2013 Despite Loss on Auto
- Changes at Top for AIG Commercial Lines: Smith Named COO; Shea, Thomas Head Global Lines
- Obamacare Expected to OK Renewal of Extended Plans for 2 Years: Report
- Hiscox Launches Protection for Security Risks to Small, Medium-Sized Businesses
- Great American Insurance Group to Launch Aviation Division
- House Passes Flood Insurance Bill; Key Senators Sign On
- Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Launches Healthcare Umbrella Policy
- House Could Vote on Flood Insurance This Week
- Winter Losses Pile Up But No Rating Impact on P/C Insurers Expected: Fitch
- Court Rules BP Must Honor Terms of $9.2 Billion Oil Spill Settlement
- Tony Markel Leads City of Hope Fund Raising Effort
- Dandridge Named Marsh & McLennan Communications Chief
- IronPro Enters Fidelity, Crime Insurance Market
- Insurance Units’ Profits Drive Berkshire Hathaway
- BP Can’t See Documents from Probe Into Lawyers, Judge Says
- JPMorgan $300M Settlement Over Force-Placed Insurance Approved
- Fitch Upgrades AIG
- The Hartford Cut Workforce by 3,700 in 2013
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