Workers’ Comp Programs Assist Workers in Addiction Fight May 1, 2017 By Bob Salsberg Meet a victim of the nation’s opioid addiction scourge: The American worker. A number of U.S. states are taking steps...
Former Mayor of California City Files Suit over Wife’s Ruptured Implants May 1, 2017 Former San Diego Mayor Roger Hedgecock is suing the city, claiming a sidewalk fall ruptured his wife’s breast implants. The...
Iowa’s Global Insurance Accelerator Lands DuPont Innovation Award May 1, 2017 The Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA) has been selected as this year’s winner of the DuPont Pioneer InnovationLEADER Award by innovationIOWA...
M&A Review: Deal Activity Slows, Demand Remains Healthy May 1, 2017 By Christopher Darst Deal count for the first quarter of 2017 was down relative to the first quarter of both 2015 and 2016....
Texas High Court Writes Rules for Breach of Contract, Bad Faith Suits Against Insurers May 1, 2017 By Denise Johnson In an effort to clear up confusion resulting from past decisions, the Texas Supreme Court developed five rules that “address...
How Future Tech Could Change Risk and Loss: Allianz Report May 1, 2017 By L.S. Howard Technology is expected to be a major driver of liability claims in the years ahead – cutting frequency and increasing...
Forecasters Mixed on 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season May 1, 2017 Most meteorologists forecast the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season will be less active than a year ago, with the number of...
What to Know About Underwriting Restaurants & Bars May 1, 2017 Liquor liability claims are on the rise for the bar and nightclub sector. The number of insurance carriers willing to...
Obituary: David Calvin Mattax May 1, 2017 January 15, 1957 – April 13, 2017 Austin, Texas | Age 60 Texas Commissioner of Insurance David Mattax, 60, devoted...
Absolute Recommendations for Agency Contracts May 1, 2017 Do not ever rely solely on attorneys who advise to sign because if push comes to shove later, they’ll win...