Insurance Language – Clear as Mud March 9, 2015 By Chris Burand On occasion I find myself in a position having to explain insurance language to non-insurance people, particularly attorneys and CPAs....
Operations in Boise, Idaho Suspended by Uber After Impasse March 9, 2015 Uber said it was suspending its operations in Boise, Idaho, after reaching an impasse in negotiations with city leaders over...
2014 Workers’ Comp Rates Ranked by State March 9, 2015 The median index rate for workers’ compensation insurance fell to an all-time low in 2014 to $1.85 per $100 of...
Earthquake Warning System in Obama Budget Pleases Lawmakers February 23, 2015 President Barack Obama’s recommendation to spend $5 million next year on an early earthquake warning system for the West Coast...
Risky Business: How Agents and the Industry Help Protect Farmers, Ranchers February 23, 2015 By Bill Martin When you think of hazardous jobs, what comes to mind? First responders, military professionals, even NFL football players are typically...
New Mexico Bill Would Reduce Benefits if Workers Are High February 23, 2015 A New Mexico lawmaker has introduced a bill to reduce workers’ compensation in cases when an employee’s death or injury...
5 Things to Consider When Insuring Yachts February 23, 2015 By Craig McGinnes Driving by a marina or boatyard, most of us admire the beautiful yachts, and may even daydream about a weekend...
N.Y. MTA’s Captive to Lead Coverage in Fatal Train-SUV Crash February 23, 2015 By Young Ha New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) captive insurer and wholly owned insurance subsidiary First Mutual Transportation Assurance Company (FMTAC) will...
NTSB Says Deadly Plane Crash in Colorado Linked to Selfies February 23, 2015 Federal investigators say selfies were a likely factor in a small plane crash near Denver, Colo., last year that killed...
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...