China Mulls Creation of New Regulator for State Financial Sector August 3, 2011 By Benjamin Kang Lim and Koh Gui Qing China is considering a proposal to create a ministerial-level body to manage its state-owned banks and non-bank financial enterprises, two...
Health Insurance Exchange Chief, Ario, Steps Down After 1 Year August 2, 2011 By Andrew Seaman and Anna Yukhananov The official charged with overseeing the creation of U.S. state-based health insurance exchanges is stepping down at a critical juncture...
Leisure Industry Tempting Target for Cyber Pirates: Willis August 2, 2011 By Andrea Wells The hospitality industry is a tempting target for an increasing number of cyber attacks. The vast quantities of personal, identifiable...
Iowa Health Insurance Review Process OK’d August 2, 2011 Federal officials have approved Iowa’s process for external review of health insurance providers as established under the Affordable Care Act....
Nevada Trucking Company Countersues Amtrak Over Crash August 2, 2011 RENO, Nev. _ A Nevada trucking company has countersued Amtrak and Union Pacific, claiming they failed to maintain a safe...
Forestry Service Says Oklahoma Could Face Fire Crisis August 2, 2011 Heat and drought could lead to a wildfire crisis in Oklahoma for the rest of the summer, a state forestry...
Insurer Group Taking Hurricane Tour of Texas August 2, 2011 The Insurance Council of Texas (ICT) will take its message of preparing for a hurricane down the Texas coast for...
Venture Programs Expands Hospitality Program with Zurich August 2, 2011 West Chester, Pa.-based Venture Programs added Zurich in North America as a carrier for its resort and hotel program, expanding...
Drought Damage Extends to Texas Gulf Oysters August 2, 2011 By Ramit Plushnick-Masti Tracy Woody heaved a hemp bag filled with oysters across the deck of his boat and began inspecting his catch....
North Dakota Ban on Texting While Driving Takes Effect August 2, 2011 North Dakota’s ban on texting while driving is now in effect. More than 30 states so far have approved laws...