P/C Insurance Industry Enlisting Veterans in Talent War January 17, 2012 By Andrew G. Simpson The property/casualty insurance industry is calling on the military for help in the talent war. Through special units, concerted outreach,...
P/C CEOs Say Low Interest Rates Push Need for Stringent Underwriting January 17, 2012 By Young Ha The low interest-rate environment and poor investment income are pushing the need for more stringent underwriting for carriers, according to...
Travelers Broadens Coverage and Raises Limits for Oil and Gas Risks January 17, 2012 Travelers Oil & Gas has enhanced its EnergyPro Control of Well Care, Custody and Control coverage by increasing limits and...
Cruise Ship Victims Can’t Use U.S. Courts: Expert January 17, 2012 By Andrew Longstreth Victims of the Italian cruise ship disaster who might seek to sue in the United States, where damages lawsuits are...
National Hurricane Center Chief Reed to Retire January 17, 2012 By Curt Anderson National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read, who took over the forecasting agency during a time of turmoil and leaves it...
Congress May Revisit Online Piracy Bill After White House Criticism January 17, 2012 By Sarah McBride Federal legislation aimed at curbing online piracy, which had appeared to be on a fast track for approval by Congress,...
XL Adds Excess Auto Coverage to E&S Product Line January 13, 2012 XL Group’s insurance segment has added excess auto coverage to its excess and surplus product offerings. The company has hired...
General Star Teams up with Pearl for Accountants Program January 13, 2012 General Star Management Co. will begin offering a new accountants professional liability program through Pearl Insurance effective Jan. 28. The...
Judge Allows Suit Alleging GE Misled Investors January 13, 2012 By Jonathan Stempel A federal judge refused on Thursday to throw out a lawsuit accusing General Electric Co and its chief executive of...
Court Denies Class Action Suit Against American Honda January 13, 2012 By Jonathan Stempel American Honda Motor Co. won a legal victory as a divided U.S. appeals court on Thursday said a nationwide lawsuit...