Viewpoint: How Volunteering Changes Lives, Ours and Others’ December 16, 2013 By Joanna O'Hanlon The man is in his thirties. He has a slight build, but his calloused hands, swift movements and energetic smile...
‘Every Day is a Reading and Writing Day’ at a Glance December 16, 2013 Research shows that prior to starting school, children from high-income families benefit from 400 hours more literacy-related activities than children...
Commercial Lines Price Gains Slowing Down December 12, 2013 Price gains are slowing down after commercial insurance prices increased for the 11th straight quarter, rising by 5 percent in...
FEMA Fights Mississippi Suit Against Flood Insurance Hikes December 2, 2013 The federal government is urging a federal court to dismiss a Mississippi lawsuit seeking to halt flood insurance rate hikes...
Joplin Rebuilding December 2, 2013 A total of 7,500 residential dwellings in the city of Joplin were damaged or destroyed by the May 2011 tornado,...
Workers’ Comp Costs Per Claim Moderating in Pennsylvania December 2, 2013 The costs per workers’ compensation claim in Pennsylvania are moderating, following years of steady growth in previous years, according to...
Illinois AG Investigating Tornado Relief Scam December 2, 2013 Illinois’ Attorney General has opened an investigation into a potential fundraising scam tied to tornado relief efforts in Washington, Ill.,...
Bills to Delay Flood Insurance Rate Hikes Stalled December 2, 2013 Efforts to delay implementation of changes in the federal flood insurance program have run into roadblocks on both sides of...
Workers’ Compensation Results Improved in 2012 December 2, 2013 The workers’ compensation industry’s results improved in 2012. Premiums grew for the second straight year, the combined ratio improved, and...
Become a ‘Brand Behemoth’ by Seizing the Digital Moment December 2, 2013 By Brian S. Cohen Suppose you walked into a store to look for a new television. If the store only carried one brand, would...