Even with Rescue, Puerto Rico Default Likely; Insurers Still at Risk for Millions June 30, 2016 Investors in Puerto Rico’s debt-burdened economy still face risks of default on some of the island’s $70 billion in debt...
Insurance Office of America Acquires Hornung Agency in Delaware June 30, 2016 Insurance Office of America (IOA) of Longwood, Florida, has acquired Thomas J. Hornung & Associates, an independent insurance agency in...
Hard Hat Saved Life of Construction Worker at Syracuse Site June 30, 2016 Police said a worker’s hard hat likely saved his life after he was hit by a falling steel beam at...
Partner Perspective Turning MGA Growth into Staying Power Presented by Vertafore The success of MGAs needs little introduction. For the past several years, the MGA story has been one of growth,...
New York’s High Court Rules on Joint Duty to Warn of Asbestos Danger June 30, 2016 New York’s highest court has upheld court judgments against a steam valve manufacturer, citing its failure to warn of the...
Judge: Delaware’s Aggressive Abandoned Property Practices Violate Due Process June 30, 2016 By Randall Chase A federal judge this week blasted Delaware’s practice of collecting abandoned property, issuing a ruling that could have dire budget...
How Medical Schools Are Altering Their Training to Address Opioid Epidemic June 30, 2016 By Collin Binkley At first, the woman tried to hide her painkiller problem. She told the doctor that she still had pain from...
Uber Using Software to Track Drivers’ Behavior June 30, 2016 By Brandon Bailey Using smartphone sensors to peek over its drivers’ shoulders, Uber is promising to keep a closer eye on their behavior...
73% of U.S. Drivers Welcome Commuting with Robot Behind the Wheel: Survey June 30, 2016 By Keith Naughton Almost three-quarters of U.S. drivers are eager to replace the daily commute’s drudgery with a self-driving car and 80 percent...
NJM Elevates Livingston to Executive VP, Counsel; Announces 5 Other Promotions June 30, 2016 New Jersey property/casualty insurer NJM Insurance Group announced that Mitchell A. Livingston has been promoted to executive vice president and...
Zurich Buys MAA Takaful Berhad, Expanding in Malaysia Takaful Market June 30, 2016 Zurich Insurance Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group, has completed the acquisition of MAA Takaful Berhad (MAAT), a...