National News for January 2015
- Lexington Product Recall Insurance Covers Celebrity Endorsement Risks
- Top Vehicle Claims Trends from 2014
- Democrats File Bill to Create U.S. Food Safety Agency
- Deloitte Insurance Report Keys in on Climate Change
- U.S. to Update Sex Discrimination Guidelines for Federal Contractors
- Proposition Wagers Boost Super Bowl Betting
- Canopius Expands U.S. Business, Adds Ironshore’s Winfield
- Lawmakers Revive Export-Import Bank Legislation
- P/C Insurers’ Surplus Rose, Profitability Fell in 2014’s First 9 Months
- Court Says Directors Liable for Poorly Managed Companies
- P/C Insurance Pros Under Pressure to Predict Super Bowl Scenarios
- XL Group Introduces New Excess Executive Liability Form
- Willis North America Appoints Peiser Head of Casualty Broking
- How ‘Crying Wolf’ in Bad Weather Warnings Erodes Public Compliance
- Wells Media Announces C-Suite, Managerial Promotions
- U.S. Says Affordable Care Act Enrollment Hits 9.5 Million
- U.S. Trade Rep Sees Progress on Pacific Trade Pact
- Securities Class Action Lawsuits, Settlements Get Smaller
- Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford Launch MGA for Lumber, Building Materials Market
- Supreme Court Backs Employer on Retirees’ Pay for Health Benefits
- BP Witness Praises Oil Spill Response at Fines Trial
- 5 Risk Management Tips for the NFL Just in Time for Super Bowl
- CNA Names Orlando Senior VP of Sales, Distribution
- Reported Crimes Fell in First Half of 2014: FBI
- Affordable Care Act Subsidy Cost Estimate Lowered
- White House Drone Landing Complicates Regulation Debate
- Starr Cos. Add Umbrella Product to Small Business Policies
- Green Bonds Boom Stirs Calls for Clearer Standards
- HealthCare.gov Adds Consumer Data Protections After Criticisms
- Not All Program Market Competition Is Good
- Senior Market Presents Opportunities for Young Agent Specialists
- Drone Pilot Who Challenged FAA Authority Settles
- U.S. Adds Automatic Braking to Recommended Car Safety Features
- Travelers CEO Fishman Reduces Outside Activities Due To Health
- Lockton Affinity, Monitor Liability Managers Partner on Accountants’ PL Program
- Travelers Q4 Profit Jumps 5% to $1.04B, Underwriting Gain Rises
- HSB Introduces Technology Equipment Breakdown Coverage
- Study Finds Big Disparities in Local Prices for Hip, Knee Surgeries
- Safety Group Seeks GM Bailout Information
- Cyber Attack Retaliation Is Government’s Job: Poll
- Cybersecurity Is Corporate America’s Job
- SASSI Introduces Workers’ Comp Coverage for Beauty Shops
- NAIC Hires Former Arizona Regulator Urias as International Director
- Construction Insurance Trends to Watch in 2015
- Law Firms Accused of Fraud in Asbestos Litigation
- BP Argues for Lower Oil Spill Penalty
- Supreme Court Rejects Broader Liability Shield for Military Contractors
- Supreme Court to Hear Disparate Impact Liability This Week
- Glatfelter Healthcare Practice Adds AIG as Carrier, Expands Program
- Auto Parts Suppliers Under Pressure Following Recalls
- Aon Sees Healthcare Workers’ Compensation Claims Dropping
- QBE Selling U.S. Agency Businesses to Alliant for $300M
- Ambers Named CEO by Vertafore Users Group, NetVU
- Top 10 Causes of Workplace Injuries
- Large Firms Add Financial Muscle to Wellness Programs
- Judge Trims BP Oil Spill Fine to $13.7B
- Global Risk Investment May R!SE With U.N., Willis-Backed Initiative
- New U.S. Rules on Cuba Ease Travel, Trade, Insurance Restrictions
- P/C Insurers See Surge in Cyber Insurance, M&A Activity in 2015
- Snow Problem When It Comes to Self-Driving Cars, Says Google
- 19 States Seek Data on Damages from JPMorgan Breach
- Cybersecurity Bill Faces Tough Sledding on Capitol Hill
- President Urges Congress to Pass Bipartisan Cybersecurity Legislation
- How to Prevent Next Sony-Style Cyber Attack: Alexander
- MetLife Touts Surviving Lehman in Case Against Systemic Risk Tag
- ALTRU Launches Miscellaneous Professional Liability Program in 11 States
- It’s Time to Act on Trucking Safety Ideas, Says NTSB
- President Obama Signs TRIA Renewal Bill Into Law
- Patent Lawsuits Drop But Tech Firms Still Top Target
- MetLife to Sue to Overturn Systemically Risky Designation
- BHSI Lowers Casualty Minimum Premiums, Adds Deductible Options
- Atlas General, Rockingham Group Partner on New Commercial Lines Programs
- Supreme Court Rejects Another Obamacare Challenge
- Insurance to Fully Cover Sony’s Cyber Attack, Says CEO
- Independent Agents See Carriers’ Online Sales As Major Threat: Accenture Survey
- Buffett’s BNSF Railway Considering Safer Oil Tank Cars
- FHA Lowering Premiums Puts Pressure on Private Mortgage Insurers
- Revised TRIA Law Could Harm Small Insurers, Warns S&P
- BP, Anadarko Lose Appeal Over Gulf Oil Spill Fines
- BTIS Expands Workers’ Compensation Program Nationwide
- Professional Underwriting Group Launches Admitted Insurance Agents E&O Program
- Google Poised to Enter U.S. Auto Insurance Market: Report
- House Passes Hike in Obamacare Requirement to 40-Hours
- Driverless Cars Are Closer, Bigger Than They Appear
- Senate Passes TRIA; Bill Goes to President Obama’s Desk
- RSG’s Global Special Risks Launches Underwriting Facility for Upstream Energy Risks
- How States Rate on Insurance Regulation, ‘A’ to ‘F’
- Year-End M&A Spurt Could Be Harbinger of More 2015 Deals: Fitch
- Obamacare Tax Stalls ‘Cadillac’ Health Plans
- Environmental Groups Sue EPA to Force Fracking Chemicals Disclosure
- House Passes TRIA Renewal; Senate Leader Vows Quick Action Also
- Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Enters Environmental Segment
- Lexington’s Brauner Joins Aspen U.S. as Senior VP for Excess Auto Liability
- Patriot National Begins IPO
- Former NFL Players Advance Claims Over Images in Madden Video Games
- Republicans Target Obamacare Part-Time Worker Provision
- AmWINS Launches Small Business Division
- Study Shows Car Crashes Rise With Daylight Saving Time
- Chairman Hensarling Promises TRIA Vote in House This Week
- Aon’s Andler to Lead Lockton’s Property Practice
- Buffett’s Favoring Takeovers Over Stocks Paying Off
- How Much Will Drivers Pay for High-Tech Devices?
- Hartford CEO Swift Assumes Chairman’s Role from McGee
- How to Read Any Insurance Policy: 12 Rules
- U.S. Insurers Still Funding Asbestos, Environmental Liabilities: A.M. Best
- Global Indemnity Completes Purchase of American Reliable
- Roberts Takes Helm as RIMS President for 2015
- JLT Specialty Adds 5 to U.S. Energy Practice
- Sisters’ Whistleblower Case Over State Farm’s Katrina Claims Nears Court Date
- Workers’ Comp Insurers Unfazed by TRIA Failure For Now But Expect Quick Fix
- U.S. Drone Regulations Delayed
- Brown & Brown Sells Reinsurance Broker Axiom Re to Beach Re
- Sony Case Among Growing Number of Cyber Ransoms: Benner
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