U.S. Issues Draft Rules on Commercial Use of Drones; Insurers Welcome February 16, 2015 By Alwyn Scott The U.S. aviation regulator proposed rules on Sunday for commercial drone flights that would lift some restrictions but would still...
Former Hartford CEO McGee Dies at 60 February 16, 2015 By Zachary Tracer Liam McGee, an Irish-born banker and insurance executive who guided Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. through a taxpayer bailout and...
California Consumer Group Seeks Enforcement Action Against Geico February 13, 2015 The Consumer Federation of California is alleging that Geico Insurance Co. illegally quotes higher minimum automobile coverage levels than permitted...
Insurer Hit With $4.5M Class Action Bad Faith Verdict in Nevada February 13, 2015 Everest Indemnity Insurance Co. was hit with a $4.5 million verdict after a Nevada state court jury on Thursday said...
Maine Business Faces $100K Federal Fines for Alleged Safety Violations February 13, 2015 An Auburn, Maine, company that makes automotive fabric products is facing more than $100,000 in federal fines for allegedly putting...
AssuredPartners Hires AJG’s Gardner as Regional President in Penn. February 13, 2015 AssuredPartners Inc. has hired Matthew Gardner as regional president. He is based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, and will report to...
Buying Insurance Is Like Online Dating? Or Loving a Local Agent? February 13, 2015 By Andrew G. Simpson Buying insurance has been compared to having a root canal and betting with pirates. It’s been called confusing and boring....
Arkansas Bill Would Jeopardize Local Gay Anti-Discrimination Laws February 13, 2015 An Arkansas municipality’s effort to protect its gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender residents from discrimination would be nullified under a...
Opinion: Florida Sending Mixed Messages About Uber Insurance Requirements February 13, 2015 By Roger Chapin Last month, California regulators said all “peer-to-peer” taxi drivers (i.e. Uber & Lyft) were required to have “commercial” plates, stating,...
Minnesota Lawmakers Expected to Debate Rideshare Insurance Gap February 13, 2015 Minnesota lawmakers could decide whether to regulate the ride-hailing industry this year. House and Senate legislators say they plan to...