Sea Level Rise Accelerating Along Atlantic Coast, Say Scientists June 25, 2012 Rates of sea level rise are increasing three-to-four times faster along portions of the U.S. Atlantic Coast than globally, according...
North Carolina Pastor Charged with Insurance Fraud June 25, 2012 A pastor in North Carolina has been arrested and accused of taking about $23,000 in an insurance scam. The Hickory...
Safety Advocates Urge Same Alcohol Limit for Georgia Boaters, Motorists June 25, 2012 Safety advocates are continuing to push for a lower legal limit for boaters who consume alcohol on Georgia’s lakes and...
Ratings Recap: Iron Horse, Imperial Fire, Plymouth Rock, Bunker Hill June 25, 2012 A.M. Best Co has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a+” of Vermont-based...
Best Affirms, Assigns Ratings to GEICO and Affiliates; Outlook Stable June 25, 2012 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A++’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aaa”...
Re/insurers Join Efforts to Support UN’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance June 25, 2012 By Charles E. Boyle A number of insurers and reinsurers have agreed to join the UN-backed set of Principles for Sustainable Insurance. The initiative...
Lloyd’s Details ‘Growing Impact of Climate Change’ as UN Meets June 25, 2012 Lloyd’s has published a roundup of the environmental issues inherent in as the world grows warmer. The recently concluded Rio...
Former AIG, General Re Execs Admit to Reinsurance Fraud, Pay Fines June 25, 2012 Five former executives of American International Group Inc. and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. unit General Reinsurance admitted to conducting a fraudulent...
Main Points of Agreement from Rio+20 Summit Show Little Progress June 25, 2012 By Nina Chestney Global leaders on Friday wrapped up a United Nations development summit with little to show but a lackluster agreement, as...
BMS Group’s Pioneer Names Hinman in U.S. Expansion June 25, 2012 The UK-based BMS Group, an independent global broker, announced the appointment of delegated authority underwriter Gene Hinman, who will join...