Case Testing FAA Authority to Regulate Drones Advances July 21, 2016 By Alan Levin The father and son who posted videos of drones firing a handgun and incinerating a Thanksgiving turkey with a flame-thrower...
Everest Insurance Expands Umbrella, Excess Casualty Offering July 21, 2016 Everest Insurance has expanded its umbrella and excess casualty offering with their new Peak Protect policy form. Peak Protect is...
Risk Managers Fear Cyber and Liability Risks of Autonomous Vehicles: Survey July 20, 2016 By Alex Webb Cybersecurity is the biggest concern for companies evaluating risk in the nascent self-driving vehicle industry, according to a survey conducted...
Verisk Analytics Deepens Its Energy Industry Presence with Acquisition of Greentech Media July 20, 2016 Data provider Verisk Analytics Inc. is continuing to grow beyond its insurance industry roots with the announcement it will acquire...
Beecher Carlson Adds Brainard as Innovation Chief, Names Darrr Practice Leader for National Casualty July 20, 2016 Atlanta-based Beecher Carlson Insurance Services has expanded its National Casualty Practice leadership team, creating a new innovation chief position and...
3 States Sue Volkswagen, Charge Cover-Up of Diesel Fraud Went on for Years July 20, 2016 Senior executives at Volkswagen AG including its former chief executive covered up evidence that the German automaker had cheated on...
U.S. Expected to Sue to Stop Anthem, Aetna Deals July 20, 2016 By David McLaughlin and Sara Forden U.S. antitrust officials are poised to file lawsuits to block Anthem Inc.’s takeover of rival health-insurer Cigna Corp. and Aetna...
AIG Unleashes New Primary Cyber Policy for Property/Liability Exposures July 20, 2016 By Mark Hollmer AIG rolled out a new standalone cyber policy that provides primary insurance protection for a wide range of related risks....
U.S. Employers Taking Steps to Help Muslims Feel Safer at Work July 20, 2016 By Carol Hymowitz and Jeff Green More U.S. employers are taking steps to make Muslims feel accepted and safe at work, as their faith comes under...
Novamar Insurance Launches Yacht Coverage for U.S. Boaters Heading to Cuba July 20, 2016 Novamar, a specialist in the marine and yacht insurance segment, now offers a policy for U.S.-flag yachts navigating Cuban waters....