U.S. Issues Final Commercial Drone Regulations June 22, 2016 The Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the first operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems or...
Bank Selling Hiscox Cyber Insurance to Its Business Customers June 22, 2016 Los Angeles-based Grandpoint Bank is now selling cyber insurance policies to its business customers to provide coverage for wire-transfer and...
Opioid Alternatives Can Be Hard-to-Find and Costly June 22, 2016 Ken Manning’s head is held up by two metal rods, four plates, and 17 screws in his neck. Since falling...
Financial Watchdogs Caution on Risks of Marketplace Lending June 22, 2016 By Lisa Lambert Hedge funds, banks and insurance companies have recently jumped into “marketplace lending,” drawing the attention of U.S. regulators, who said...
Older Drivers Favor High-Tech Auto Features June 22, 2016 High-tech safety features have jumped to a high priority for older U.S. car-shoppers, who want to keep their freedom of...
General Star Adds Artisan Contractor Coverage in Select States June 21, 2016 General Star Management Company has added artisan contractor coverage to its delegated authority product offerings. Consisting of 25 artisan contracting...
QBE North America Names Nationwide’s Bleich as VP for Agriculture Underwriting June 21, 2016 QBE North America said that Nathan Bleich has joined the organization as vice president, Commercial Agriculture underwriting. Bleich joins QBE...
Why Customer Satisfaction Is Falling for Large Auto Insurers, Rising for Small: J.D. Power June 21, 2016 After climbing in each of the past two years, customer satisfaction is falling among the nation’s largest auto insurers, while...
Google, Facebook, Twitter Sued by Father of Victim of Paris Terrorist Attack June 21, 2016 By Barbara Ortutay The father of a young woman killed in the Paris massacre last November is suing Google, Facebook and Twitter, claiming...
Supreme Court Muddies Healthcare Liability Waters June 21, 2016 By Noah Feldman, Bloomberg Opinion The Supreme Court is supposed to take appellate cases to make the law clearer. Last week’s opinion on healthcare fraud...