Model Promises to Help Growers Mitigate Costly Droughts June 19, 2014 Researchers at the University of Florida say they have created a model that may help growers plant at optimal times...
Firing Fear Among New Predictors of Workers’ Comp Outcomes: WCRI June 19, 2014 Workers’ compensation researchers have identified anxiety over being fired and other new predictors of worker outcomes that they say can...
Senate Committee to Take Up Cyber Liability Bill Next Week June 19, 2014 The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee is expected to consider a bill next week aimed at encouraging companies to exchange information...
Aspen Opens Miami Hub for Expansion in Latin America June 19, 2014 Aspen Insurance said it is expanding its presence in Latin America with the opening of a regional hub in Miami,...
Climate Change Bottom-Line Talk Grows, S&P Director Says June 18, 2014 By Don Jergler Companies and governments worldwide are changing their behaviors and examining their risks in the face of climate change, a managing...
Liberty Mutual Adds Data Compromise Coverage to Insurance Agent E&O Program June 18, 2014 Liberty Mutual Insurance has added data compromise coverage to its insurance agents errors & omissions (E &O) program. The endorsement...
XL Group Creates Cyber Risk Unit, Promotes Coletti as Head June 18, 2014 To meet the demand for cyber insurance in the U.S. and Canada, XL Group’s Global Professional unit said it has...
Congress Looking to Modernize Recorded Music Copyright Laws June 18, 2014 By Diane Bartz The U.S. Congress is working to update laws on who gets paid for recorded music, in a possible omnibus bill,...
Ironshore Files for $100M IPO June 18, 2014 Ironshore Inc., the insurer led by executives who left American International Group Inc. in the financial crisis, filed for a...
Best Affirms Gen Re and Subs Ratings; Outlook Stable June 18, 2014 A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A++’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa+” of...