Strategies for Young Professionals in Salary Negotiations February 23, 2015 By David Coons Salary negotiation is a key factor in getting one’s career off to the right start. In fact, the first salary...
Conn. Bill Would Bar Driving With Pet on Lap February 23, 2015 Connecticut lawmakers are considering whether to make it illegal for pets to ride in a vehicle while sitting on the...
Lawsuit: Acupuncture Treatment Punctured California Woman’s Lung February 23, 2015 A San Diego, Calif. woman is suing a chiropractor she claims collapsed her lung during an unlicensed acupuncture treatment. Jamie...
10 Things to Know About Boats & Marinas February 23, 2015 Recreational boating in 2013 accounted for 4,062 accidents that involved 560 deaths; 2,620 injuries; and approximately $39 million dollars of...
Conn. Urges Feds Not to Preempt States on Foreign Re Regs February 23, 2015 Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, a vocal proponent of state-based insurance regulation, sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack...
Montana Licensed 34 Captive Insurance Companies in 2014 February 23, 2015 State insurance department officials report that Montana licensed 34 new captive insurance companies in 2014, bringing the state’s total number...
Employee Pay Up But Morale Down February 23, 2015 By Andrea Wells Agency employees are not happy when it comes to compensation, and money isn’t the problem. Despite some reported increases in...
ACLU Settles Suit Over R.I.’s Uninsured Drivers Database February 23, 2015 The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island has settled a lawsuit with the state Division of Motor Vehicles over...
Palomar Specialty in California Raises $17.5M in Surplus Capital February 23, 2015 Palomar Specialty Insurance Co. announced that it has successfully completed a $17.5 million surplus note issuance in a private placement...
E&O Insights: How to Calm the E&O Waters When Insuring Marinas February 23, 2015 By Curtis M. Pearsall As spring approaches, agencies may have some opportunities to secure commercial accounts dealing with watercraft business. These accounts, typically classified...