Uber, Lyft, Sidecar Toe-to-Toe With Insurers State-by-State July 7, 2014 By Don Jergler The share-and-share-alike attitude considered a virtue by some has become fighting words between ridesharing companies and the insurance industry. “We...
Feds Give $102M in Storm Protection Funds to 11 States July 7, 2014 Eleven states in the eastern U.S. will share $102.7 million in grants from the federal government to protect against future...
If Fracking Is the Question, Insurers May Ask – What Is the Answer? July 7, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones When it comes to the use of evolving technologies such as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in oil and gas production...
Getting a Grip on Ridesharing Coverage July 7, 2014 By Amy O'Connor Ridesharing services are becoming increasingly popular among consumers looking for a more convenient alternative to taxis or other forms of...
Ex-CFO of New York Charity Sentenced for Kickback Scheme July 7, 2014 A former executive of a prominent New York City charity has been sentenced to pay $775,000 in restitution and serve...
Global Temperature Record Broken in May July 7, 2014 By Seth Borenstein Driven by exceptionally warm ocean waters, Earth smashed a record for heat in May and is likely to keep on...
Disaster Mitigation: How Incentives Can Help July 7, 2014 By Andrea Wells The frequency and cost of natural disasters in the United States has increased exponentially in the past two decades. The...
Last Job Cuts at Travelers’ Syracuse, N.Y., Office Scheduled for Sept. July 7, 2014 The last phase of previously announced job cuts at The Travelers Companies’ Syracuse, N.Y., office will begin in September. The...
Mass. AG Sues Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Over Foreclosure Law June 16, 2014 Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has sued the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and...
Michigan Court Upholds Swiss Insurer’s Award against Ex-NHLer Miller June 16, 2014 A federal judge in Michigan upheld a $1.6 million judgment against former Detroit Red Wings forward Kevin Miller for a...