New York State Employers Must Comply With New Paid Family Leave Law January 22, 2018 By Bennett Pine New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law a phased-in system of paid family leave that...
Oklahoma Says Farmowners Insurance Program Insurer, Rockingham, not Licensed January 22, 2018 The Oklahoma Insurance Department says a farmowners insurance program being advertised in Oklahoma is not valid because the insurer, Rockingham...
For First Time in 7 Years, Outlook Improves for Commercial Lines: A.M. Best January 22, 2018 Analysts at A.M. Best have been sufficiently impressed by commercial lines insurers’ pricing, underwriting and resilience in recent years to...
The Hartford and Travelers Among Companies Offering Bonuses Due to New Tax Law January 22, 2018 By Elizabeth Blosfield Hartford, Conn.-based The Hartford and New York City-headquartered Travelers confirmed they are among several companies giving their employees bonuses of...
Texas Workers’ Comp Division Accepting More Comments on Compounded Drug Rule January 22, 2018 The Texas Department of Insurance – Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI-DWC) is accepting comments through Feb. 20 on a compounded...
Minding Your Business: Making the Competition Irrelevant by Differentiation January 22, 2018 By Bill Schoeffler and Catherine Oak As competition intensifies, agency owners have found it increasingly difficult to grow their business. Profit margins have shrunk, leaving many...
Number of Licensed Agents, Agencies on the Rise in Arkansas January 22, 2018 Arkansas had a 21 percent increase in the number of licensed insurance agents last year and a 4 percent rise...
5 Ways to Make 2018 the Best Year Yet January 22, 2018 By John Graham Since New Year’s resolutions have a 48-hour shelf life, many people don’t even bother with them. Here is a different...
Fifth Circuit Court Says State, not Maritime, Law Applies in Drilling Services Injury Case January 22, 2018 By Stephanie K. Jones The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans has reversed the previous findings of its own panel and a...
U.S. Reinsurance Outlook Remains Negative for 2018, Says A.M. Best January 22, 2018 Ratings firm A.M. Best said it is maintaining its 2018 outlook for the U.S. property/casualty reinsurance sector at negative, citing...