New Mexico Court: Insurer to Pay for Injured Worker’s Medical MJ June 2, 2014 The New Mexico Court of Appeals has ruled that a worker’s employer and its insurer must pay for medical marijuana...
Re/Insurers Have ‘Coped Well So Far’ with Climate Change: S&P June 2, 2014 So far so good when it comes to how reinsurers and insurers have coped with climate change. That’s according to...
California Railroad Bridge Collapses, Kills Worker June 2, 2014 A California construction worker died from a fall after a railroad bridge he was cutting collapsed and pulled him down...
Medical Malpractice Market Moving Away from Traditional Coverage Offerings June 2, 2014 By Amy O'Connor The risk profile of healthcare organizations is evolving, thanks in large part to the Affordable Care Act. To manage new...
California’s Next Mega Fire, This Could Be the Year June 2, 2014 By Don Jergler When Thomas Jeffery visits states like California, he likes to take some time out to drive around and take a...
What Makes Agents Switch Carriers June 2, 2014 Most independent insurance agents stick with their top personal lines and commercial lines companies for years, although they are less-than-satisfied...
California Governor: Unprecedented Fire Season June 2, 2014 Gov. Jerry Brown says the state is gearing up for California’s worst fire season ever. Brown told ABC’s “This Week”...
Lower Cat Losses Helped Home Insurers to First Profit Since 2007: SNL June 2, 2014 The U.S. homeowners insurance industry benefited from lower catastrophe activity in 2013 and became profitable for the first time since...
Hollywood Project Draws Calls for Additional Quake Testing June 2, 2014 Los Angeles building officials have called for more seismic testing at a proposed Hollywood development to determine if an earthquake...
P/C Direct Premium Written Up 4.1 Percent June 2, 2014 By Douglas A. Powell Direct premium written (DPW) for property/casualty insurance companies continues to increase. At year-end 2012, more than $523 billion of DPW...