U.S. Weather Forecast: Winter to Continue Hot Weather Trend October 19, 2012 By Ayesha Rascoe and Deborah Zabarenko After a hot spring and a scorching summer, this winter is likely to continue a U.S. warming trend that could...
Independent Agencies Continue Growing in Number, Revenues: Study October 18, 2012 The number of independent insurance agencies has increased, newer agencies are growing and the system as a whole is dynamic,...
Express Scripts Tackles Physician-Dispensed Drug Costs Under Workers’ Compensation October 18, 2012 Express Scripts, a nationwide prescription manager of more than a billion prescriptions each year, has created a new program to...
Travelers Profit Soars to $864M in Q3 as Catastrophe Losses Fall October 18, 2012 The Travelers Companies Inc. reported today $864 million net profit for the third quarter — up 159 percent from the...
CISR Insurance Designation Program Expands Options October 18, 2012 The Certified Insurance Service Representatives (CISR) Program announced the expansion of course offerings for the designation. Participants may now select...
Weak El Nino Could Affect U.S. Weather in Coming Months October 18, 2012 Ocean temperatures may enter a weak El Nino pattern this winter, which could affect U.S. weather in coming months, government...
Nissan Unveils Electronic Steering, Automatic Parking Car Safety Features October 18, 2012 By Yuri Kageyama Electronically managed steering that completely bypasses the mechanical link of a clutch is among the new safety technology from Japanese...
Ally Financial to Sell Mexican Insurance Business to ACE October 18, 2012 By Rick Rothacker and Tanya Agrawal Auto lender Ally Financial, which is 74 percent-owned by the U.S. government, will sell its Mexican insurance business to insurance...
Hartford Steam Boiler Launches Energy Saving Tool for Homeowners Policies October 18, 2012 The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB), part of Munich Re, has introduced a new concept in homeowners...
Philadelphia Insurance Names Bayer as Senior VP of E&S, Promotes Angelo in Southeast October 18, 2012 Specialty property casualty insurer Philadelphia Insurance Companies has named Scott Bayer as senior vice president of Excess and Surplus Lines...