Is It Time for Permanent Yearly Calendar, Single Time Zone? December 30, 2011 Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University have discovered a way to make time stand still — at least when it...
New York Unions Sue State Over Retiree Health Insurance Costs December 29, 2011 Unions representing state workers in New York have filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against the Cuomo administration challenging an increase...
Despite Losses, Insurers Not Hiking Prices Broadly December 29, 2011 By Ben Berkowitz Despite more than $100 billion in disaster losses around the world this year, insurers are not yet experiencing a broad...
Jones Announces Joint Effort to Fight California’s ‘Underground Economy’ December 29, 2011 The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is joining with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and other agencies to fight...
North Carolina Farm Bureau Weighs Cutback in Homeowners Policies December 29, 2011 By Michael Adams One of North Carolina’s largest homeowners’ insurers says it is considering canceling the coverage of up to 70,000 homeowners unless...
South Carolina Insurance Director Black Resigns December 29, 2011 By Michael Adams South Carolina is looking for a new insurance commissioner. Eleven months after being nominated for the job by Gov. Nikki...
Fire Risk Lower in High-Rise Buildings: Report December 29, 2011 By Andrew G. Simpson Fires in high-rise buildings cause about $230 million in property damage and take more than 50 lives a year. But...
Breathe New Life into Your Old Performance Review Tactics December 29, 2011 By David Coons The end of the year is swiftly approaching, signaling that the time has come for the daunting task that all...
Texas Windpool E-Quote System to Be Disabled Dec. 30 – Jan. 3 December 29, 2011 Changes in the billing and commission program at Texas’ insurer of last resort for coastal property will prompt a shut...
Former New Mexico Hospital Exec Sued Over Missing $3.2M December 29, 2011 A recently filed lawsuit accuses a former executive at a New Mexico hospital of bilking the care center out of...