Florida’s Flood Agency Halts in Tampa Bay September 8, 2014 The Flood Agency, which offers private flood coverage that are backed by the surplus lines insurer Lloyd’s Private Flood, announced...
Why Independent Agents Should Take Advantage of a Higher Standard of Care September 8, 2014 I’ve had many independent agents (IAs) vent, fume, exclaim, yell, scream, curse and express total exasperation at losing an account...
South Carolina: Kickball Injury Covered by Workers’ Compensation September 8, 2014 The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that an employee injured during a company kickball game is entitled to workers’ compensation...
Missouri Insurance Director: Claims from Ferguson Riots Limited to Businesses September 8, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones Property damage claims resulting from the rioting in Ferguson, Mo., in August are limited primarily to commercial property housing small...
Engaging Tomorrow’s Workforce, Today September 8, 2014 By David Coons An organization’s biggest investment is in its human capital. Employees are the key to any successful business. Properly engaging staff...
Florida Weighs 2.5% Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease September 8, 2014 By Michael Adams Florida workers’ compensation writers have recommended a 2.5 percent rate decrease for 2015. The Office of Insurance Regulation has received...
Report: 1-in-6 Construction Workers in California Part of ‘Informal Economy’ September 8, 2014 By Don Jergler A report by the nonprofit research group Economic Roundtable released over the Labor Day holiday found that one-in-six construction workers...
Employment Growth Leads to Workers’ Comp Benefit, Cost Uptick September 8, 2014 Workers’ compensation benefits rose by 1.3 percent to $61.9 billion in 2012, while employer costs rose by 6.9 percent to...
Oklahoma to Require Earthquake Insurance Education for Producers September 8, 2014 Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin approved an emergency rule adopted by Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak that requires all licensed producers...
Utah City Argues It’s Not at Fault for Landslide September 8, 2014 A Utah city says it’s not to blame for a landslide that crushed a home in early August and forced...