Is It Time for Permanent Yearly Calendar, Single Time Zone? December 30, 2011 Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University have discovered a way to make time stand still — at least when it...
Despite Losses, Insurers Not Hiking Prices Broadly December 29, 2011 By Ben Berkowitz Despite more than $100 billion in disaster losses around the world this year, insurers are not yet experiencing a broad...
Fire Risk Lower in High-Rise Buildings: Report December 29, 2011 By Andrew G. Simpson Fires in high-rise buildings cause about $230 million in property damage and take more than 50 lives a year. But...
Breathe New Life into Your Old Performance Review Tactics December 29, 2011 By David Coons The end of the year is swiftly approaching, signaling that the time has come for the daunting task that all...
How One Independent Agent Tried to Off the GEICO Gecko December 29, 2011 By Alan L. Shulman Editor’s Note: This article is from Insurance Journal’s annual Satire Issue, originally published on Aug. 15, 2011. The article is...
BancInsure Partners with KnightBrook for Financial Institutions December 29, 2011 BancInsure has partnered with KnightBrook Insurance Co. to provide coverage for financial institutions. The BancInsure Program will issue KnightBrook policies...
Insurance Adjusters Brace for Cold Weather Claims December 29, 2011 By Denise Johnson Though summer weather is associated with devastating catastrophe losses, the winter holiday season can be equally busy for insurance adjusters....
Publishing Association Launches Insurance Product for Members December 28, 2011 By Jonathan Schwarzberg Members of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) will be able to access a new insurance program at the start...
Auto Insurance Claim Costs Rising Again December 28, 2011 Auto insurance claim costs countrywide have recently increased, reversing previous trends of declining or relatively stable costs. A new report...
Appeals Court Delays SEC-Citigroup Securities Fraud Case December 28, 2011 By Jonathan Stempel The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission won a delay in its securities fraud lawsuit against Citigroup Inc, as the regulator...