Schools, Parents Seek Protection for Kids’ Pricey Smart Devices September 3, 2013 By Beth Pinsker In the couple of weeks since the Academy of Our Lady in Marrero, Louisiana, began its school year, three of...
Best Affirms Members of Farmers Insurance Group Ratings; Outlook Stable September 3, 2013 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a”...
Agents Who Understand Customers’ Businesses Boost Commercial Insurers: J.D. Power September 3, 2013 Small commercial lines insurance customers most value having an insurance agent or broker who completely understands their individual business and...
NFL Agrees to Settle Players’ Concussion Suits for $765 Million August 30, 2013 By Jef Feeley, Phil Milford and Curtis Eichelberger The National Football League agreed to pay $765 million to settle thousands of lawsuits over players concussions in a deal...
Premium Increases Under Obamacare Are Exaggerated, Rand Says August 30, 2013 By Alex Wayne and Drew Armstrong Predictions of sharp increases in health-insurance premiums for people getting coverage under the U.S. Affordable Care Act have been overstated...
Risk Management Services Launches Group E&O Plan for Life, Health Agents August 30, 2013 Risk Management Services (RMS) has established a group errors & omissions insurance plan for life and health insurance agents in...
G20 Urges U.S. to Centralize Insurance Regulation August 29, 2013 By Huw Jones The United States could improve how it spots and prevents risks in the financial system from turning into destabilizing crises,...
Court Reverses OK for BP to Access Transocean Insurance to Pay Oil Spill Costs August 29, 2013 By Laurel Brubaker Calkins and Margaret Cronin Fisk A U.S. appeals court withdrew its decision finding BP Plc had access to $750 million in Transocean Ltd.’s insurance to...
Cochrane & Company Combines Property, GL Coverage for Shooting Sports Program August 29, 2013 Cochrane & Company has combined general liability and property insurance for its ARMS program for the shooting sports industry, which...
Ironshore Specialty Launches Simplified Excess Liability Policy Form August 29, 2013 Ironshore Inc.’s Specialty Casualty unit has introduced a new policy form for excess liability risks to provide a more concise...