Independent Agents Drawn to Tablet Applications: Channel Harvest July 29, 2014 Many independent insurance agents say that tablet devices are going to be more important in the next couple of years...
Berkshire Specialty Enters Fiduciary Liability Segment, Hires Prussack as VP July 28, 2014 Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has entered the fiduciary liability market and named Rhonda Prussack as vice president, Fiduciary Liability,...
PIA National Names Webb to Counsel, Regulatory Affairs Post July 28, 2014 The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has named attorney Jennifer M. Webb as counsel and director of regulatory...
Primary-Enforced Texting Laws Save Drivers’ Lives: University Research July 28, 2014 New research appears to confirm that laws against texting while driving do reduce traffic fatalities if they are primary enforcement...
Arthur J. Gallagher Names Jain Chief Service Officer July 28, 2014 Illinois-based global insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported that Vishal Jain, who currently oversees the company’s service center...
Wal-Mart Must Share Documents on Mexico Bribery Probe: Court July 28, 2014 By Tom Hals The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed last Wednesday a lower court ruling that ordered Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to provide a shareholder...
Hackers Pose High Terror Threat to U.S., Says 9/11 Panel July 28, 2014 By Chris Strohm and Elizabeth Wasserman The terrorist threat against the U.S. remains dangerous 10 years after the 9/11 Commission issued its first report — only...
With Premium Refunds in Process, Washington Criticism of Flood Insurance Ebbs July 28, 2014 By Andrew G. Simpson Insurance agent, insurance carrier and real estate lobbyists praised federal regulators in charge of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)...
Emergency Responder Mobile App Could Aid Communications During Disasters July 25, 2014 By Chris Francescani A mobile app from a law enforcement technology firm could soon allow emergency responders from different agencies to communicate seamlessly...
Chubb Q2 Profit Declines 14% July 25, 2014 Chubb Corp. reported that net income in the second quarter of 2014 fell to $499 million from $579 million in...