U.S. Firms Seek Clarity on Anti-Bribery Law February 22, 2012 By Aruna Viswanatha and Karen Freifeld U.S. corporations asked the government to explain what it considers a bribe of a foreign official, saying the lack of...
Atypical P/C Executive: Chartis CEO Hancock on Fear, Regulation, Science and More February 22, 2012 By Andrew G. Simpson The keynote speaker told the professional liability insurance underwriters that regulation is not the enemy of business growth, the plaintiffs’...
There’s an App for That: Mobile Phone Quoting February 21, 2012 By Don Jergler Don’t be surprised if in the not-too-distant future on a television commercial you see Flo, adorned in her white apron,...
Ratings Roundup: Plateau Group, Gerling America February 21, 2012 A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to ‘A-‘ (Excellent) from ‘B++’ (Good) and issuer credit rating...
Best Affirms American Safety Insurance Holdings and Subs Ratings February 21, 2012 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a” of the...
Allied World U.S. Creates Mergers & Acquisitions Division February 21, 2012 Allied World U.S. has expanded its professional lines operations through the launch of a new mergers and acquisitions division that...
RAND Study: Ending Individual Mandate Would Cut Coverage, Hike Government’s Costs February 21, 2012 Eliminating the federal mandate in the new healthcare law that every individual carry health insurance would sharply lower the number...
HCC Specialty Offers Excess Product Contamination Coverage February 21, 2012 HCC Specialty’s Crisis Management Division will begin offering excess product contamination limits for large U.S. food and beverage companies. The...
U.S. Should Expect Another Above-Normal Tornado Season in 2012 February 21, 2012 By Meghan Evans The U.S. should expect an active severe weather season with above-normal tornadoes in 2012. That’s after a near-record number of...
5 States May Intervene in California Honda Small Claims Case February 21, 2012 By Elliot Spagat A judge last week granted California and four other states more time to consider objecting to a class-action settlement between...