Hurricane Matthew More Hype Than Bite So Far But Insurers, Agents Remain on Alert October 7, 2016 By Amy O'Connor While Hurricane Matthew rages along Florida’s coast, with the end potentially still hours away, the insurance industry seems to be...
Why Claims Under Americans with Disabilities Act Are Rising October 7, 2016 By Denise Johnson Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III lawsuits are up 63 percent over 2015, according to law firm Seyfarth Shaw....
OSHA: 36 Workers Have Died on the Job in Illinois This Year October 7, 2016 Federal safety regulators say 36 Illinois workers have died on the job since Jan. 1, 2016. That number represents an...
3.5 Magnitude Quake Shakes Part of NW Oklahoma October 7, 2016 A 3.5 magnitude earthquake has rattled parts of northwestern Oklahoma. No damage or injuries have been reported. The U.S. Geological...
Texas Mutual’s Gergasko Named Best Large Company CEO in Central Texas October 7, 2016 Texas Mutual Insurance Co.’s president and chief executive officer (CEO), Rich Gergasko, has been named the 2016 Best CEO of...
Fitch: Matthew Losses Manageable for Florida Property Insurers October 7, 2016 Hurricane Matthew will pressure the earnings of some insurance underwriters in Florida and other southeast states but is not expected...
Ag Cooperatives’ Profits Rise in 2015 to a Record $7B October 7, 2016 Agriculture cooperatives posted record profits last year highlighting the business model the U.S. Department of Agriculture says provides more than...
Sothinathan Is Appointed Head of Willis Re Specialty Analytics October 7, 2016 Willis Re has appointed Printhan Sothinathan as managing director, head of Willis Re Specialty Analytics. Sothinathan will begin his role...
Allianz, Toyota & BMW Partner to Develop Autonomous Vehicle Strategies October 7, 2016 By Alexandria Sage Global automakers Toyota, BMW and insurer Allianz will license technology from Silicon Valley start-up Nauto, which uses cameras and artificial...
Utah City Passes Safety Regulations for Growing Number of Trampoline Gyms October 7, 2016 Concerns about broken bones and safety at trampoline gyms has prompted the Provo city council to pass new regulations requiring...