Slip-And-Fall Cases Tough to Make in Michigan Courts January 2, 2013 By Ed White Slip-and-fall lawsuits once were a staple for injury attorneys. But they’ve become extremely tough in Michigan courts, due to a...
Busy, Stressful Year of Storm Recovery Ahead in New Jersey January 2, 2013 Tricia McAvoy is busily preparing for a Christmas party — now set for next summer. She’s making a list of...
Indiana Court Rules Duke Must Cover Ice Storm Costs January 2, 2013 By Rick Callahan The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that state regulators acted appropriately when they rejected Duke Energy Corp.’s bid to pass...
Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Hardman & Howell in Kansas January 2, 2013 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquired Hardman & Howell Benefits in Wichita, Kan. Terms of the deal were not disclosed....
10 Insurance Ins and Outs, Ups and Downs of Year of Dragon 2012 January 2, 2013 By Andrew G. Simpson In Chinese astrology, the year 2012 was the Year of the Dragon, a symbol of unpredictability and uncertainty. The dragon...
U.S. House Skips Vote on Sandy Aid, Angering Members From Storm-Hit States January 2, 2013 The U.S. House of Representatives adjourned on Tuesday night without acting on a $60.4 billion Superstorm Sandy disaster aid bill,...
How ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Package Deals with Business Taxes January 2, 2013 By Kevin Drawbaugh and Kim Dixon The “fiscal cliff” deal that slowly, painfully took shape in the U.S. Congress in recent days fulfills some of corporate...
Validus Initial Estimate of Sandy Impact is $331.1 Million January 2, 2013 Bermuda-based Validus Holdings, Ltd. announced that its initial estimate of the net negative financial impact from Hurricane Sandy is $331.1...
Condon Joins Miller’s Reinsurance Team January 2, 2013 UK-based broker Miller Insurance Services LLP announced that Charlotte Condon, an experienced producer and broker of facultative reinsurance, has joined...
Veteran Inspector White Named West Virginia Mine Safety Chief January 2, 2013 A longtime mine inspector and safety official will now head such efforts in West Virginia, after Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin...