Increased Chance of Above-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season Despite El Niño August 10, 2012 This year’s Atlantic hurricane season got off to a busy start, with six named storms to date, and may have...
Washington Explores Insurance, Other Protection for Futures Customers August 10, 2012 By Alexandra Alper U.S. regulators and futures industry players said on Thursday that there is no perfect solution to safeguard customer money in...
El Niño Almost Certain to Arrive In Next 2 Months: U.S. Forecaster August 10, 2012 The U.S. government forecaster warned on Thursday that the feared El Niño phenomenon, which can affect global weather, is almost...
Markel Posts $89.7M Q2 Profit, Buoyed by Improved Underwriting Results August 9, 2012 Glen Allen, Va.-headquartered Markel Corp. on Thursday posted $89.69 million net income to shareholders for its 2012 second quarter, a...
QBE Launches Packaged Protection for Business Owners August 9, 2012 QBE is now offering business owners protection all in one package. Owners of small- to medium-sized companies may now insure...
U.S. Judge Puts New Lawsuits Against Banks Over Libor on Hold August 9, 2012 By Basil Katz A federal judge on Wednesday suspended several new lawsuits that allege banks rigged key interest rates, saying she first needed...
Integro Buys UK Media Insurance Broker August 9, 2012 New York-based Integro Insurance Brokers has acquired Allan Chapman & James Insurance Brokers Limited of Colchester, a United Kingdom insurance...
Crash Reconstructionists Sort Out Reality from What People Claim August 9, 2012 By Brandy Brubaker and The Dominion Post Crashes happen every day. Most of the time, they are simple fender benders and those involved own up to their...
Marsh & McLennan Q2 Profit Up 17%; Revenues Growing in All Divisions August 8, 2012 Marsh & McLennan Companies reported on Tuesday $329 million net profit for its 2012 second quarter, a 17 percent increase...
Few Kids Use Recommended Safety Seats in Cars: Study August 8, 2012 Despite the fact that car crashes are the leading cause of death for children older than three years in the...