Large Agencies More Optimistic About Future Growth: Vertafore Study October 17, 2014 Optimism over the future growth potential of independent agencies ties closely to the size of the independent agency, with larger...
Maryland County Eyes Doubling Fines for Passing School Buses October 17, 2014 Police have issued tickets to 730 drivers for passing stopped school buses in Maryland’s Montgomery County in the past nine...
Massachusetts AG Coakley Proposes Council to Study Safety Threats October 17, 2014 Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley says if elected governor she’ll tap two former Democratic rivals to head a new council...
A Few Thoughts for Insurance Entrepreneurs October 17, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones Managerial flexiblity, effective communication, selecting and placing employees wisely, customer care and reputational risk are some of the factors would-be...
Penn. Dept. of Transportation Target of Civil Suit in Fatal Crash October 17, 2014 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is defending itself from a civil suit alleging it is partly at fault for a...
The Pitfalls of Rejecting a Defense Under Texas ‘Same Facts’ Test October 17, 2014 By Steven Plitt Texas law recognizes that an insurer’s reservation of rights can create a potential conflict of interest. Northern County Mut. Ins....
Bus Passengers File Suit over Crash Near Indianapolis October 17, 2014 Four people who were on board a double-decker passenger bus that crashed near Indianapolis, Ind., are suing the bus company....
Existing Protocols for Ebola Questioned October 17, 2014 By Martha Mendoza As Thomas Eric Duncan’s health deteriorated, nurses Amber Joy Vinson and Nina Pham were at the Ebola patient’s side. They...
Homeowners Sue Golf Course For Negligence in California Fire October 17, 2014 A group of homeowners has sued a golf course owner for negligence, stemming from a wildfire that destroyed eight houses,...
Tropical Storm Ana Forecast to Impact Hawaii This Weekend October 17, 2014 A Central Pacific Hurricane Center advisory shows Tropical Storm Ana is located 315 miles south-southwest of Hilo, Hawaii, with maximum...