Treasury Seeks Comments on Improving Insurance Regulation October 18, 2011 The U.S. Treasury Department’s Federal Insurance Office is seeking public comment for its report on how to improve the country’s...
Myself, the Car: Aggressive Driving Linked to Personality October 18, 2011 Those who view their car as an extension of themselves have stronger aggressive driving tendencies, a new study finds. The...
Arch Names Whiddon to Head Railroad Casualty Business October 18, 2011 Arch Insurance Group has appointed Catherine Whiddon, regional vice president, as head of the company’s railroad casualty business unit. She...
Massachusetts Jury Returns $20M Verdict in Pool Slide Suit October 18, 2011 A Massachusetts jury has ordered Toys `R Us to pay more than $20 million to the family of a woman...
Piracy Attacks at Record Levels But Hijackings Decline October 18, 2011 As world piracy hits a new high, more ships are escaping Somali pirates, according to a new report. Piracy on...
Florida’s Ranew, Ranzino Agencies Merge October 18, 2011 Two Florida insurance agencies have merged as part of a plan to increase their business in southeast Florida. Ranew Insurance...
Workers’ Compensation Market Outlook Still Grim: A.M. Best October 18, 2011 The U.S. workers’ compensation insurance segment continued to face competitive pricing, further rate decreases, weak macroeconomic factors, growing medical costs...
Travelers Red Umbrella Featured at Trademark Show October 18, 2011 The iconic Travelers Insurance red umbrella was recently showcased in an educational event on the role trademarks play in the...
Toymaker to Pay $1.1 Million Over Recalled Toy Dart Gun October 18, 2011 Toymaker Henry Gordy International Inc. has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $1.1 million over a dart gun set...
Mississippi High Court Weighing Limit on Lawsuit Damages October 18, 2011 By Jack Elliott Jr. The Mississippi Supreme Court has asked attorneys for more information as it considers whether the state’s limitation on damages in...