Texas Windpool to Remain Under Administrative Control May 17, 2012 By Stephanie K. Jones Texas’ insurer of last resort for wind and hail in coastal counties will remain under the administrative control of state...
California Legislator Calls for Hearing on Intervenor Fees May 17, 2012 By Don Jergler State Sen. Juan Vargas, D-San Diego, has become the latest person to question intervenor fees, calling on the California Department...
The Industry’s Role in Cutting Down Crooked Contractors May 17, 2012 By Robert Passmore Approximately one year ago, on Sunday, May 22 at about 5:30 p.m., Joplin, Mo. was devastated by a massive EF...
Two Workers Hurt in Texas Fracking Tank Site Blast May 17, 2012 Two workers were hurt in an explosion at a hydraulic fracturing tank site in south Texas early on Wednesday, a...
Allstate Loses $280 Million on Disasters in April May 17, 2012 Home and auto insurer Allstate Corp. said on Thursday it lost $280 million in April on natural disasters, more than...
How Young Insurance Agents Are Changing the Industry May 17, 2012 By Andrea Wells There’s a change happening — a big change. And some say young independent insurance agents are the catalyst for that...
EEOC Updates Best Practices for Using Criminal Records in Hiring May 17, 2012 By Andrew G. Simpson Recognizing that technology has changed hiring procedures and also that more people are coming in contact with the criminal justice...
For Law Firm Dewey & LeBoeuf, the Time May Have Come for Last Rites May 17, 2012 For Dewey & LeBoeuf, the time may have come for last rites. It has laid off hundreds of employees, been...
Hartford’s Commercial Underwriter Joins S.H. Smith in Connecticut May 17, 2012 S.H. Smith & Co. Inc., a wholesaler and managing general agent headquartered in Hartford, Conn., appointed Tom Ferracci as underwriter/manager...
Hurricane Andrew Remembered at Storm Conference May 17, 2012 Florida’s emergency managers are preparing for the upcoming tropical storm season by reexamining the lessons learned from Hurricane Andrew. This...