Weed Warning: Legalizing Marijuana Tied to Rise in Crashes in 3 States by HLDI June 23, 2017 Legalizing recreational marijuana use in Colorado, Oregon and Washington has resulted in collision claim frequencies that are about three percent...
Brexit Critics Now Emboldened to Block Prime Minister’s Plans for ‘Hard Brexit’ June 23, 2017 By Tim Ross, Alex Morales and Ed Ludlow When she called a snap election in April, Theresa May said she needed voters’ backing to silence rivals in Parliament...
After Drenching Gulf Coast, Tropical Storm Cindy Heads North, East June 23, 2017 By Ian Simpson and Bernie Woodall The remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy brought tornadoes and flooding to the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday and its heavy...
Reinsurance Rates Continue to Soften with No End in Sight: S&P June 23, 2017 The global reinsurance sector is poised for yet another full year of declining rates, ensuring that a hoped-for bottom of...
Protecting Unions Is a Labor of Love for Union Insurance Group June 23, 2017 By Stephanie K. Jones It can be pretty tough keeping an independent insurance agency up and running successfully long-term if you’re just in it...
Highly Contagious Citrus Disease Spreads to Alabama June 23, 2017 A highly contagious bacterial disease that seriously threatens the U.S. citrus industry has been found for the first time in...
Cyber Insurance Premium Volume Grew 35% to $1.3 Billion in 2016 June 23, 2017 Property/casualty insurers wrote $1.35 billion in direct written premium for cyber insurance in 2016, a 35 percent jump from 2015,...
North Carolina Senate Passes Legislation to Reduce Opioid Abuse June 23, 2017 Legislation aimed at reducing opioid abuse and overdoses has passed the North Carolina Senate with unanimous bipartisan support. The measure...
Norman-Spencer Agency Redesigns Crane Program; Adds New Coverages, Rates June 23, 2017 Norman-Spencer Agency, Inc., a national property and casualty insurance provider, has expanded its crane division with a program redesign to...
Tennessee-Based Reliance Partners Promotes Howell to SVP June 23, 2017 Reliance Partners, a leading commercial insurance agency, has promoted Laura Ann Howell to the position of senior vice president. Prior...