Smartcars Pose Cyber Risk to Drivers, Senator Warns February 10, 2015 By Alexandra Mondalek and Jeff Plungis Automakers are adding wireless technologies into vehicles without enough protection to keep hackers from interfering the operation of a car...
Poll Says Small Businesses Foster Sedentary Work Environment February 10, 2015 By Don Jergler Workplace wellness doesn’t seem to be all that high on the list for small businesses, where getting employees active and...
How Notification Requirements for Conditional Renewals Vary by State February 10, 2015 By Christopher J. Boggs All but four states and the District of Columbia address the insurance carrier’s duty to notify an insured of its...
P/C Insurers Expanding Use of Predictive Modeling February 9, 2015 Property /casualty insurance executives believe that predictive modeling has become an essential or very important driver of improved performance over...
Ambridge Partners Expands Reps & Warranty Coverage for SMEs February 9, 2015 Ambridge Partners, a managing general underwriter based in New York City, has formed a new team to focus on underwriting...
Commercial Lines Softening to Continue in U.S. in 2015: Marsh February 9, 2015 Competition among property/casualty insurance carriers and the flow of capital into the industry are continuing to drive down rates in...
Drugged Driving Increases While Drunk Driving Decreases February 9, 2015 The nation’s decades-long campaign to combat drunk driving continues to make our roads safer, but use of marijuana and prescription...
Investors Await Default Insurance Ruling in Caesars Bankruptcy February 9, 2015 By Sridhar Natarajan As creditors fight over the scraps of the bankrupt operating unit of Caesars Entertainment Corp., a three- person panel will...
Trinity Guardrails Pass First of 8 Mandated Crash Tests February 9, 2015 By Patrick G. Lee Trinity Industries Inc.’s guardrail system, which has come under scrutiny for locking when hit and piercing cars instead of helping...
W.R. Berkley Reports Q4 Premium Growth, Net Income Drop February 6, 2015 W.R. Berkley Corp. reported a stellar fourth-quarter in terms of premium growth, but net income dipped at year-end due in...