10 Insurance Ins and Outs, Ups and Downs of Year of Dragon 2012 January 2, 2013 By Andrew G. Simpson In Chinese astrology, the year 2012 was the Year of the Dragon, a symbol of unpredictability and uncertainty. The dragon...
How ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Package Deals with Business Taxes January 2, 2013 By Kevin Drawbaugh and Kim Dixon The “fiscal cliff” deal that slowly, painfully took shape in the U.S. Congress in recent days fulfills some of corporate...
House Republicans Look to Split $60B Sandy Aid Bill in Half January 1, 2013 By David Lawder The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to split a $60.4 billion Superstorm Sandy disaster aid bill into two parts,...
Federal Court Grants Firm Reprieve from Contraceptive Coverage Mandate December 31, 2012 By Jonathan Stempel A divided federal appeals court has temporarily barred the U.S. government from requiring an Illinois company to obtain insurance coverage...
Program Specialists: Thriving in All Market Conditions December 31, 2012 By Andrea Wells There is a strain of thinking that says generalists can adapt and survive in most environments whereas specialists are more...
P/C Insurance Agents: What Did You Sell This Year? December 31, 2012 Was 2012 a good year for you? Did you close some good accounts? How did it feel? Tell us about...
AIG to Thank America for Bailout in High-Profile Ad Campaign December 31, 2012 American International Group,Inc. said it will launch an advertising campaign thanking America for its support during the global financial crisis,...
Senate Passes Sandy Disaster Aid, Flood Insurance Increase December 31, 2012 By Andrew G. Simpson The Senate on Friday approved a $60.4 billion supplemental package to provide additional aid for northeast states hit by Superstorm...
Most Commercial Insurance Buyers Accept Coverage Changes, Price Hikes: Survey December 28, 2012 The vast majority of commercial insurance buyers renewing their policies appear willing to accept coverage adjustments, moderate price increases, or...
Drunken Walking Can Be Deadly, Especially on New Year’s Day December 28, 2012 Drinking and driving is a much-publicized, dangerous combination, but is walking after drinking any safer? “No, alcohol impairs your physical...