House Passes SAFE Marijuana Banking Bill by Big Margin September 26, 2019 By Elizabeth Dexheimer The U.S. House advanced legislation designed to let banks do business with cannabis companies in states that permit marijuana sales,...
Opioid Trial Judge, Overseeing 2,000 Lawsuits, Denies Bias, Refuses to Step Down September 26, 2019 By Riley Griffin The Cleveland judge overseeing more than 2,000 federal lawsuits over alleged opioid abuses refused to disqualify himself from a bellwether...
Ocean Marine Insurers Face New Risks, Challenges in Changing Segment September 26, 2019 By Sean Dalton Ocean marine insurance is the oldest line of insurance and today represents a small specialty line in the property/casualty insurance...
InsureTech Connect: Insurance Industry Needs to Understand What Business It’s In September 26, 2019 By Jim Sams LAS VEGAS — People who buy gasoline generally don’t care for the product or enjoy the experience of pumping gas:...
Boeing Vows New Safety Panel, Design Changes in Response to 737 Max Crashes September 26, 2019 By Julie Johnsson and Alan Levin Boeing Co. aims to sharpen its focus on safety after the 737 Max’s grounding ends, forming a new oversight panel...
Mutual Insurer Trade Group NAMIC’s CEO Chamness to Retire September 26, 2019 By Susanne Sclafane The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies announced that Charles Chamness, the chief executive officer of the organization, is retiring...
Crum & Forster Pet Insurance Group Expands Horse Program Into 6 States September 26, 2019 Crum & Forster Pet Insurance Group has expanded its stand-alone, veterinary care insurance for companion horses to include six new...
17 Cybersecurity Products the Cyber Insurance Industry Says Are Worthwhile September 25, 2019 Insurance broker Marsh has unveiled the inaugural class of cybersecurity products and services receiving a Cyber Catalyst designation that is...
Chubb Names Hobson, Formerly with Aon, to New Flood Insurance Post September 25, 2019 Insurer Chubb announced that Louis Hobson has joined the company as senior vice president of Flood Insurance for its North...
Marsh Pilots Blockchain-Powered Insurance Placement and Binding Process September 25, 2019 Insurance broker Marsh is piloting a digital insurance placement platform that it says has the potential to let clients, carriers...