‘Problematic’ Cannabis Use Has Risen for Adults, Teens Since Legalization: Research November 13, 2019 By Andrew G. Simpson Problematic use of marijuana among adolescents and adults increased after legalization of recreational marijuana use, according to a new study...
Fixing Ride-Hailing Will Take Fewer But Better Drivers, More Money: Viewpoint November 13, 2019 By Rachel Rosenthal Your mother probably told you never to get in a car with a stranger. The multibillion-dollar global ride-hailing industry depends...
Employee Lawsuit Claims McDonald’s Fails to Address Sexual Harassment November 13, 2019 By Daniel Wiessner and Jonathan Stempel Mc Donald’s Corp. was sued on Tuesday by workers in Michigan who accused the fast-food chain of allowing pervasive sexual...
How Brokers Influence Specialty Insurance Product Innovation November 13, 2019 By Emily Holbrook In an era of insurance transformation, where process simplification and flawless customer service are expected, innovation in policy and product...
Nationwide ‘Express’ Portal Promises Agents Multiple Product Quotes in 2 Minutes November 13, 2019 Nationwide is introducing Nationwide Express, a technology platform that promises agents can quote policies for auto, homeowners and renters insurance...
Insurtech Sales Platform Cover Genius Raises $10M for Expansion November 13, 2019 By Mark Hollmer Cover Genius, an insurtech that offers an insurance sales and payments tools to online retail, travel, property, shipping and other...
Supreme Court Allows Sandy Hook Families’ Liability Lawsuit Against Gunmaker November 12, 2019 By Greg Stohr The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a blow to the gun industry, refusing to block a lawsuit against Remington Arms Co....
What to Expect in Commercial Insurance Market Conditions Heading Into 2020 November 12, 2019 Ongoing rate increases and reductions in capacity are taking shape in most property/casualty commercial lines in the fourth—and for some,...
Corporations Grow Nervous as Compensation for Directors Rises November 12, 2019 By Tim McLaughlin It’s nice work if you can get it. The average annual compensation for non-executive directors at S&P 500 companies rose...
Program Manager Victor O. Schinnerer Rebrands as Victor US November 12, 2019 By Andrew G. Simpson Insurance program manager Victor O. Schinnerer and Co. has rebranded as Victor US. The announcement completes the larger global unification...