E-Scooter Injuries on the Rise; Researchers Urge Helmet Laws June 12, 2019 Facial and head injuries from riding electric scooters have tripled over the past decade, according to a Rutgers study. Electric...
Aon’s Specht Joins Cyber Insurance Agency Coalition as the Head of Affinity June 12, 2019 Cyber insurance and cybersecurity agency Coalition announced the addition of Brian Specht as the head of Affinity to help the...
China’s Anbang Insurance to Begin Selling Waldorf-Astoria Luxury Condos June 12, 2019 By Patrick Clark China’s Anbang Insurance Group Co. is scouring the globe for condo buyers looking for a little — or a lot...
Everest Insurance, All Risks Expand Workers’ Comp Coverage for Marine Risks June 12, 2019 Everest Insurance has joined with All Risks, Ltd. to expand its workers’ compensation capabilities for the marine industry. Through this...
U.S. Spends Billions on Disaster Aid Over Investing in More Lasting Preparedness June 12, 2019 By Eric Roston Forecasters are expecting this year’s North Atlantic hurricane season to be roughly average, with about 14 named storms including six...
Study Debunks Theory That Legalized Marijuana Helps Prevent Opioid Deaths June 12, 2019 By Carla K. Johnson A new study shoots down the notion that medical marijuana laws can prevent opioid overdose deaths, challenging a favorite talking...
Doctor in Oklahoma Trial Says J&J Pushed Opioids Even After Abuse Became Known June 11, 2019 By Jef Feeley and Andrew Harris Oklahoma’s star witness told a state judge that Johnson & Johnson pressed doctors to prescribe its painkillers even as the...
Regulators Warn But Slow to Fix Blind Spots on Rising Risky Corporate Debt June 11, 2019 By Sally Bakewell and Thomas Beardsworth The steady drumbeat of warnings over the surge in risky corporate borrowing is growing louder and louder. Time and again,...
How Insurers Are Digitizing Claims with Apps, Photos, Videos, E-Payments and More June 11, 2019 By Jim Sams The digital transformation of the insurance industry isn’t just for insurtech startups any more. At Allstate, 60 percent of claims...
IronPro to Offer Two-Term Policy Endorsement for Small Businesses June 11, 2019 IronPro, the professional liability unit of Ironshore, has introduced a two-term policy endorsement for its miscellaneous professional liability (MPL) product...