Changing Political Risk Landscape: Religious Extremists, Cyberterrorism Cause Concerns July 25, 2016 By Amy O'Connor In a short period of time, the political risk market has experienced a significant shift in exposures, with new potential...
California Agent Allegedly Took $100K from Employer And Clients July 25, 2016 Suren Hovhannisyan, 27, a licensed insurance agent in North Hollywood, Calif., was arrested at his residence in early July on...
What Keeps D&Os Awake at Night? Coverage Concerns Rise July 25, 2016 By L.S. Howard There are numerous emerging liability risks that may be keeping corporate directors and officers awake at night, which is why...
Washington Transit Operator Settles with Cyclist for $2.75M July 25, 2016 Kitsap Transit has settled a lawsuit with a Washington woman who was hit by a bus while riding her bicycle...
What to Know About Liability and Legal Costs for Apps July 25, 2016 By Daven Lowhurst and Brian McDonald The purchase and use of smartphones, tablets, wearable computers and other mobile computing devices (MCDs) connected to the internet have...
Navigating California’s High Workers’ Comp Rates and Excessive Lawsuits July 25, 2016 By Jeff Breskin California employers routinely pay the highest insurance rates for workers’ compensation in the country. The increasing rates are due to...
New Hampshire, Rhode Island Approve Ridesharing Laws July 11, 2016 A state law requiring criminal background checks on drivers of ride-hailing companies took effect last month in New Hampshire with...
Applied Underwriters’ Workers’ Comp Business Faulted by California Regulator July 11, 2016 By Jonathan Stempel California’s insurance commissioner said in late June a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. insurance business evaded a state law designed to protect...
5 Principles for Successfully Navigating Complex Property/Casualty Claims July 11, 2016 By Jacob Parsons Property/casualty losses arising from construction defects, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, fires, industrial accidents, tornadoes or any number of other perils can...
Is It Time to Dust Off Your Agency CAT Program? July 11, 2016 By David Coons Does your organization have an emergency response plan in case a massive hurricane devastates a coastal area and affects thousands...