CDC Issues ‘Strong Recommendation’ for Mask-Wearing by All in Travel Settings October 20, 2020 By David Shepardson The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday issued a “strong recommendation” that all passengers and employees on...
Trump EPA Saves Coal Plants Millions with Delay on Coal Ash Pond Closures October 20, 2020 By Travis Loller The Trump administration will let some leaking or otherwise dangerous coal ash storage ponds stay in operation for years more...
CRC Group Sets New Leadership Roles for Brennan, Kessler As Helveston to Retire October 19, 2020 National wholesaler insurance broker CRC Group announced changes to the company’s senior leadership team effective January 1, 2021. Ron Helveston...
Pandemic Amplified Security Gaps for Public Sector Cyber Officials October 19, 2020 While the pandemic has highlighted the resilience of public sector cyber officials, it has also called attention to chronic challenges...
Employees Reporting Harassment Suffer Retaliation for Complaining: Time’s Up Study October 19, 2020 By Jocelyn Noveck Three years into the #MeToo movement, there may be more awareness around workplace sexual harassment. But a new report finds...
Vast Majority of COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Claims Are Small, Says NCCI October 19, 2020 By Jim Sams If COVID-19 behaves like other workers’ compensation lung and disease claims, about two out of 100 cases may result in...
What P/C Insurance Industry Can Expect If Biden Wins or If Trump Is Re-Elected October 19, 2020 By Andrew G. Simpson If Republican President Donald Trump wins re-election, the property/casualty insurance industry is not likely to see much change from the...
CUNA Mutual Acquires Digital Consumer Lending Platform CuneXus October 16, 2020 CUNA Mutual Group is expanding its digital capabilities by acquiring CuneXus, an online and mobile lending platform. CUNA Mutual Group...
Malpractice Claims Against Hospitals Hold Steady But Severity Increases October 16, 2020 By Jim Sams The frequency of hospital professional liability claims is holding steady, but the cost of those claims is expected to increase...
Amerisure’s Crabb Elected Chair of Insurance Trade Group APCIA October 16, 2020 The American Property Casualty Insurance Association of America (APCIA) elected new officers, effective January 1, 2021. Greg Crabb, president and...