Daredevil CEOs May Put Companies at Risk February 7, 2012 By Ben Berkowitz The death of Micron Technology Inc. Chief Executive Steve Appleton in the crash of an experimental plane is raising fresh...
AIG Reviewing Succession as Chairman Takes New Job February 7, 2012 Bailed-out insurer American International Group will review its succession plans after its chairman accepted a job as the chief executive...
California Independent Contractor Law May Be Liability for Agents, Brokers February 7, 2012 By Don Jergler A new California labor law designed to punish employers for misclassifying workers has broad legal language that can possibly impact...
Best Upgrades Fremont Ratings; Affirms Auto Club Group, P/C Members February 7, 2012 A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to ‘A’ (Excellent) from ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating...
Ratings Roundup: La Colonial, InterGlobal February 7, 2012 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘B++’ (Good) and issuer credit rating of “bbb+” of the...
Xchanging Unveils Modernization Technology Initiative for London Market February 7, 2012 Global business processor Xchanging has unveiled its vision for the Lloyd’s and London market in a presentation to 120 senior...
Willis UK N2 Broker Network Adds 10 New Members February 7, 2012 Willis Group Holdings announced that ten new members have joined its network, Willis N2 – an alliance with local, independent...
Baucher Joins Argo’s Paris Team to Manage Casualty & Financial Lines February 7, 2012 Argo Group International Holdings announced that Valerie Baucher has joined Argo Assurances, the Argo Group’s Paris-based underwriting platform for large...
OSHA Investigates Virginia School After Lead Found February 7, 2012 Federal safety regulators are investigating a Roanoke school following the detection of lead in some paint chips. Roanoke City Public...
Insential Unveils Home Value and Involuntary Unemployment Protection February 7, 2012 Insential Inc. has created a program designed for owners of newly built homes and condos. The program, called HOME VALUE...