Mass. Embraces ‘Disclosure, Apology, Offer’ Approach for Med Mal Cases August 7, 2012 A newly enacted law in Massachusetts will adopt the “Disclosure, Apology, and Offer” approach to help resolve malpractice cases. The...
Main Street America Expands Commercial Product Line to Minn. August 7, 2012 The Main Street America Group has introduced its commercial product line, featuring its flagship main line business owners policy (main...
Trayvon Martin’s Parents Seek Help from Florida Victims’ Fund August 7, 2012 By Mike Schneider Trayvon Martin’s mother has asked for an undisclosed amount of money from a state fund set up to help crime...
Disabled Workers More Likely to Experience Occupational Injury: Study August 7, 2012 Workers with disabilities are significantly more likely to experience both nonoccupational and occupational injuries than those without disabilities, a new...
Is Peer Pressure Better Employee Motivator Than Money? August 7, 2012 A sense of belonging and attachment to a group of co-workers is a better motivator for some employees than money,...
Willis Appoints Vaccaro CEO for Facultative Reinsurance Operations in Chile August 7, 2012 Willis Group Holdings announced the further strengthening of its operations in Latin America with the appointment of Alejandro Vaccaro as...
Earnings Reports: Argo Group, Flagstone Re August 7, 2012 By Charles E. Boyle Selected earnings highlights from the Bermuda-based Argo Group for the second quarter and the first six months of 2012 are...
Miami-Dade County to Vote on Pit Bull Ban August 7, 2012 By Jennifer Kay A 23-year-old ban on pit bulls, passed after the vicious mauling of a 7-year-old girl, is up for a vote...
Florida Officials, Insurers Urge Caution Over PIP Savings Report August 7, 2012 By Michael Adams A preliminary report on the impact of Florida’s no-fault auto insurance law suggesting it could result in savings between 12...
Munich Re Reports Q2 Profit over $1 Billion; 1st Half near $2 Billion August 7, 2012 Munich Re’s second quarter earnings report notes that it achieved a consolidated profit of €812 million [$1.007 billion], compared to...