N.Y. Settling Worker-Insurance Claims With AAA Issue: Muni Deals December 2, 2013 By Priya Anand and Freeman Klopott The New York Dormitory Authority is borrowing $370 million this week to repay workers’ compensation claims, the first sale under...
New York Metro-North Derailment Puts Spotlight on Rail Safety December 2, 2013 By Esmé E. Deprez, Angela Greiling Keane and Peter S. Green A deadly derailment on a curve in Metro-North Railroad’s Hudson Line rekindled safety concerns and promised to snarl today’s commute...
Concerns Raised Over FEMA Flood Maps in Maine December 1, 2013 Maine communities are criticizing new maps proposed by the federal government that show future flooding risks near the state’s coast...
Mass. Regulator Offers Update on Industry Developments, Boston Bombing Claims November 27, 2013 Massachusetts’ top insurance regulator recently spoke about the state of the insurance industry in Massachusetts, with topics ranging from the...
N.J. Legislative Proposal Could Ban Snacking, Smoking Behind the Wheel November 27, 2013 Drivers in New Jersey could possibly be pulled over for snacking, smoking or putting on make-up behind the wheel under...
New York Insurance Association Elects Officers, Board Directors November 27, 2013 The New York Insurance Association (NYIA) recently elected its 2014 officers and board of directors at the association’s annual meeting....
Connecticut Health Department Offers Holiday Food Safety Tips November 27, 2013 The Connecticut Department of Public Health is reminding people to be careful preparing food for the holidays so they don’t...
NYS Workers’ Comp Board Presses On to Resolve Group Trust Liabilities November 26, 2013 The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) is pressing on with its effort to resolve the liability problems stemming...
Penn. Regulators Offer Tips to Avoid Turkey Frying Homeowners Catastrophe November 26, 2013 The Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner are cautioning consumers to be extra careful when...
U.S. Labor Dept., N.Y. Agencies Team Up to Target Misclassification of Employees November 26, 2013 Officials from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, the New York State Labor Department and the New...