Not All Program Market Competition Is Good January 26, 2015 By Andrea Wells The program insurance business market has enjoyed years of growth and appears on track to continue its expansion. However, while...
Senior Market Presents Opportunities for Young Agent Specialists January 23, 2015 By Andrea Wells The graying of America could be a great opportunity for young entrepreneurs, including young insurance producers. As the nation’s population...
Drone Pilot Who Challenged FAA Authority Settles January 23, 2015 By Alan Levin The drone pilot who challenged the U.S. government’s authority over unmanned aircraft agreed to pay a reduced fine of $1,100...
U.S. Adds Automatic Braking to Recommended Car Safety Features January 23, 2015 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration plans to add what it considers two “cutting-edge” automatic emergency braking systems to the...
Travelers CEO Fishman Reduces Outside Activities Due To Health January 23, 2015 By Jing Cao Travelers Cos. Chief Executive Officer Jay Fishman is reducing his activities that aren’t tied to the company after being diagnosed...
Lockton Affinity, Monitor Liability Managers Partner on Accountants’ PL Program January 23, 2015 Lockton Affinity, the affinity program management division of Lockton Cos., has selected Monitor Liability Managers (Monitor), a W. R. Berkley...
Travelers Q4 Profit Jumps 5% to $1.04B, Underwriting Gain Rises January 22, 2015 The Travelers Companies Inc. today reported net income of $1.038 billion for the fourth quarter that ended on Dec. 31,...
HSB Introduces Technology Equipment Breakdown Coverage January 22, 2015 The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB), part of Munich Re, has launched HSB TechAdvantage, an equipment breakdown...
Study Finds Big Disparities in Local Prices for Hip, Knee Surgeries January 22, 2015 By David Morgan Hip and knee replacements, two of the fastest-growing U.S. medical procedures, are subject to huge – and apparently random –...
Safety Group Seeks GM Bailout Information January 22, 2015 By Linda Sandler The U.S. Treasury’s role in shielding General Motors Co. from car lawsuits after a 2009 bailout of the automaker isn’t...