Google Dupes Insurance Buyers: Insurance Agent Executive May 18, 2015 By Andrea Wells Independent insurance agents are accustomed to competition but many are watching with heightened interest the entry of one new competitor...
Environmental Groups Sue, Charge Oil Train Safety Rules Inadequate May 18, 2015 By Ayesha Rascoe Seven environmental groups filed a lawsuit on Thursday challenging safety rules issued earlier this month for trains carrying oil, arguing...
Etsy Sued by Investors Alleging Firm Hid Products’ Trademark Risks May 17, 2015 By Christie Smythe Etsy Inc. is facing fraud claims from investors after allegations that millions of items sold through its online crafts and...
Paulson’s Hedge Fund Bets $800M on AIG May 17, 2015 By Kelly Bit Billionaire John Paulson’s hedge fund firm bought a position in American International Group Inc. in the first quarter valued at...
Brit Appoints Courchaine, Canna to New General Liability Team for U.S. May 15, 2015 Global specialty insurer Brit PLC has named Steve Courchaine as senior vice president to launch a new General Liability team...
The Hanover Enhances General Liability, Umbrella Coverages for Business Clients May 15, 2015 The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. has launched an enhanced suite of general liability and umbrella coverage offerings for independent insurance...
Amtrak Crash Spotlights Delay in Federal Mandate for Automatic Brake Technology May 15, 2015 By Joan Lowy The deadly Amtrak derailment near Philadelphia appears to be yet another accident that didn’t have to happen. It could have...
How On-Demand Economy Is Changing Workers’ Compensation May 15, 2015 By Denise Johnson and Andrew G. Simpson The workers’ compensation industry must contend with a fast-growing on-demand economy where jobs are filled via apps and more employees...
When Dogs Bite, Home Insurers Pay Average $32,000 May 15, 2015 Max, Bella and their canine comrades cause more than one-third of all home insurance claims, adding $530 million a year...
Workers’ Comp Industry Improved in 2014 But NCCI Sees Trouble Ahead May 14, 2015 The workers’ compensation industry had a pretty good 2014 in which its combined ratio improved for the third consecutive year,...