Senators Oppose Flood Insurance Requirement on Properties Near Levees October 19, 2011 Two senators are pressing to remove a federal requirement that homeowners and businesses near levees and dams purchase flood insurance....
Global Retail Theft Up 6.6% in Past Year October 19, 2011 Shoplifting, employee theft and organized crime cost the global retail industry $119 billion in the 12 months ended in June,...
Banks Near Deal with States on Foreclosure Immunity, Refinancing Plan October 19, 2011 By Aruna Viswanatha Talks between U.S. states and top banks over mortgage abuses are nearing agreement on a major sticking point that has...
Flood Damage Underestimated; Better Risk Prevention Needed: Allianz October 19, 2011 Floods are the most commonly occurring natural catastrophes in the world and insurance companies are using science to better predict...
Pro-business Groups Praise Brown’s Workers’ Comp Record; Warn about 2012 October 18, 2011 By Don Jergler A pair of California pro-business groups focused on workers’ compensation on Tuesday hailed Gov. Jerry Brown’s record on handling legislation...
Senior Management Changes at Utah Workers Compensation Fund October 18, 2011 Bob Short has been promoted from senior vice president of claims for Salt Lake City, Utah-based Workers Compensation Fund to...
Willis Launches Liability Coverage for Hedge Fund Directors October 18, 2011 The ongoing financial crisis has claimed many victims over the past few years, but while banks and their depositors have...
Don’t Miss This Year’s Agency E&O Survey October 18, 2011 Once again, Insurance Journal is polling its readers asking for their thoughts on today’s agency errors and omissions market. Don’t...
Travelers Launches IntelliDrive Mileage-Based Auto Insurance October 18, 2011 Travelers has launched a program to help low-mileage drivers reduce annual vehicle expenses with its mileage-based auto insurance product, IntelliDrive....
Florida Approves Insurer Targeting Foreign Nationals October 18, 2011 By Michael Adams Florida regulators have given the go-ahead for an insurer that wants to provide foreign nationals with access to the U.S....