House Passes Flood Insurance Program Extension with Reforms November 15, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 237-189 to pass the 21st Century Flood Reform Act (H.R. 2874) – a...
Alliant Adds Grassi to Financial Sector Team November 15, 2017 Financial institutions specialist Paul Grassi has joined Alliant’s Alliant Americas division as senior vice president where he will work to...
North Carolina Environmental Officials to Take Action Over GenX Spill November 15, 2017 The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality says a spill resulting in an increase of toxic chemical levels in a...
5 Ways the Insurance Industry Can Improve Cybersecurity: Former U.S. Security Chief Clarke November 15, 2017 By Amy O'Connor “The insurance industry has a great record of solving problems where government regulation didn’t because the government either didn’t know...
9 Injured in 10-Car, Tractor-Trailer Crash in Georgia November 15, 2017 Authorities say nine people were taken to a hospital after a tractor-trailer smashed into cars stopped at a red-light on...
France’s AXA to Focus on M&A in 16 Countries; Eyes Sale of Some Non-Core Assets November 14, 2017 By Maya Nikolaeva and Matthieu Protard French insurer AXA will narrow its acquisition focus to 16 key countries and could sell some assets in markets where...
Austin American-Statesman: Texas Has 100s of Substandard Dams in Populated Areas November 14, 2017 By Ralph K.M. Haurwitz, Austin American-Statesman The earthen dam on the outskirts of Georgetown in Texas’ Williamson County certainly does not look flimsy. The Austin American-Statesman...
Fewer Opioids Prescribed in Louisiana Following Medicaid Expansion November 14, 2017 New data from the Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy show there are fewer opioids being...
Velocity Risk Underwriters Adds Condominium Coverage to Florida Products November 14, 2017 Velocity Risk Underwriters has expanded its Florida products to include HO-6 (condominium) for primary, secondary, seasonal, long-term rental, and short...
Insurance Council of Texas Scholarships Top $1 Million Mark November 14, 2017 On November 15, the Insurance Council of Texas (ICT) Education Foundation will join the University of North Texas (UNT) in...