How Insurance Distribution Is Changing January 26, 2012 By Andrew G. Simpson Insurance distribution is changing and agents and brokers—retailers and wholesalers—have to define the value they offer and what type of...
Companies Partner on Smaller Earthquake Insurance Risks January 26, 2012 Insurance Company of the West (ICW) and WKFC Underwriting Managers have announced a continued expansion of the relationship between the...
Scientists Urge More Study of Nanotechnology Risks January 26, 2012 By Ian Simpson Studying the potential health hazards of nanotechnology will require an additional $24 million a year to close the knowledge gap...
Tougher U.S. Commercial Market Conditions in 2012: Marsh January 25, 2012 U.S. commercial insurance rates are expected to climb across many lines of business in 2012, continuing a trend that began...
ACE Risk Management Launches Specialty Transportation Segment January 25, 2012 ACE Risk Management has created a national transportation industry segment to offer customized primary casualty coverage for this class. The...
January P/C Reinsurance Renewals Flat or Up Slightly: Towers Watson January 25, 2012 January 1 renewal rates for U.S. property/casualty reinsurance premiums showed firming with changes from -5 percent to +5 percent on...
Court Upholds Travelers vs. Reinsurers in Big Asbestos Award January 25, 2012 By Ben Berkowitz A New York appellate court affirmed a $420.4 million ruling in favor of insurer The Travelers Companies, handing it a...
Crop Insurance Payouts at a Record $9.1 Billion January 25, 2012 Crop insurers paid out a record $9.1 billion in indemnities on 2011 U.S. crops, and the total could top $10...
Report: Most Workplace Homicides Happen During Robberies January 25, 2012 By Stephanie K. Jones What do robberies and healthcare patients have in common? Workplace violence. While the numbers of workplace homicides and injury-causing assaults...
Ratings Roundup: Montpelier US, Medico, First Sealord, Pathfinder January 24, 2012 A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to ‘A+’ (Superior) from ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating...