Federal Budget Cuts Eliminate Crop Insurance Premium Refunds April 12, 2011 The budget deal agreed to by President Barack Obama and Republican and Democratic leaders last Friday to avoid a government...
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of W.R. Berkley Group, Subsidiaries April 12, 2011 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-”...
Allied World Introduces Small to Mid-Size Company Privacy Coverage April 11, 2011 Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG has introduced Allied World U.S.’s new privacy and network security insurance product, Privacy//101. Designed...
How Rising Energy Prices Affect P/C Insurance April 11, 2011 The leveling off of the world’s oil supply and the resulting rising gasoline prices and their economic impact carry implications...
3 Most Common Errors That Lead to Teen Drivers’ Crashes April 11, 2011 Teen drivers get into serious accidents at a high rate because they fail to scan for possible hazards, go too...
Federal Reserve Plans 2 Auctions of AIG Mortgage Securities April 11, 2011 By Al Yoon The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is planning two auctions of risky mortgage-backed securities from its Maiden Lane II...
U.S. Pay Czar Allows AIG Flexibility with Pay Packages at AIG April 11, 2011 The U.S. pay czar will allow bailed-out firms American International Group, Ally Financial and General Motors to be flexible with...
U.S. Plan Would Restart Mexico Trucking April 11, 2011 By John Crawley Long-haul trucks from Mexico would be allowed to operate throughout the United States for up to three years under a...
Effect of Federal Government Shutdown on Insurance Industry April 8, 2011 By Andrew G. Simpson If Congress fails to pass a budget for the rest of 2011 and the federal government temporarily shuts down, it...
Medical Errors 10 Times More Frequent Than Reported, New Research Says April 8, 2011 Medical errors and other adverse events occur in one-third of hospital admissions, which is as much as 10 times more...