Small Business Insurance Market Primed for Consolidation November 18, 2014 If heavy competition breeds consolidation, then the property/casualty small business insurance market is ripe for it in the coming years....
More Americans Retiring Later Than They Expected November 18, 2014 The “Great Recession” of 2008‒2009 took a toll on the retirement expectations of many Americans. According to new research from...
Safety Board Upholds FAA Regulation of Drones November 18, 2014 By Alan Levin The U.S. government’s ability to regulate drones was upheld today by a federal safety board, which overturned a judge’s decision...
Facebook Readies Workplace Version November 18, 2014 By Denni Hu and Sarah Frier Facebook Inc. is testing a version of its social network that will let people communicate and collaborate at work, a...
Aon Web Tool Aids Contractors Working in Multiple States November 18, 2014 The Construction Services Group of Aon Risk Solutions has a new web-based tool to help clients navigate the risk challenges...
Victims Stymied in Access to Others’ Air Bag Liability Settlements November 18, 2014 By Jeff Green and Margaret Cronin Fisk Confidential settlements over defective Takata Corp. air bags are sealing off relevant information that other victims could use to pursue...
Bicyclist Fatalities Rise As More Urban Workers Pedal to Work November 18, 2014 The number of bicyclists killed on U.S. roadways is trending upward, particularly for certain subsets of the population, according to...
CNA Names 2 Actuarial Vice Presidents November 17, 2014 CNA Financial Corp. has appointed two new actuarial senior vice presidents. Mark Kaufman has been appointed senior vice president of...
Google Targeted in Independent Contractor Classification Dispute November 17, 2014 By Dan Levine Google was sued last week by a worker who claimed the company did not pay overtime, improperly classified him as...
Drone Use Takes Off Despite Safety Concerns, Restrictions November 17, 2014 By Joan Lowy The government is getting near-daily reports — and sometimes two or three a day — of drones flying near airplanes...