Building Stronger, Other Lessons from Hurricane Ivan at 10th Anniversary September 18, 2014 By Alex Cary, IBHS This week marks the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Ivan, one of the costliest tropical storms to ever hit the U.S....
N.J. to Receive $1.3B in Federal Funds for Transit Storm Protection September 18, 2014 By James Nash New Jersey will receive $1.28 billion in federal funds to strengthen its transit system against catastrophic storms such as Superstorm...
Nightclub Insurer Owner in Maryland Charged in $100M Policyholder Fraud September 18, 2014 By Andrew Zajac The owner of a Maryland-based insurer faces fraud charges for inflating the ratings of his company to win business, according...
Congress Hits Auto Safety Agency’s Role in GM Recalls September 18, 2014 By Joan Lowy and Tom Krisher Both houses of Congress scolded the U.S. highway safety agency Tuesday over its tardy handling of a deadly problem with...
Republicans Question Labor Board on McDonald’s Franchise Liability Case September 18, 2014 By Mica Rosenberg Two Republican lawmakers on Wednesday asked a U.S. labor agency for more information about a recent finding that fast-food chain...
Reinsurance Rendez-Vous: Data Tools Help Identify Risks September 18, 2014 By Jonathan Gould Insurance companies are increasingly turning to “big data” from satellites, social media and even cigarette sales at gas stations to...
Tropical Storm Polo Follows Odile Track to Blast Baja California September 18, 2014 By Brian K. Sullivan Tropical Storm Polo, the 16th storm of an unusually active eastern Pacific hurricane season, is on a path eerily like...
California Governor Signs Ridesharing Bill September 17, 2014 California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law a bill to establish insurance requirements for transportation network companies and their...
Global Excess Partners Hires Carmody From AIG in New York September 17, 2014 Global Excess Partners, a managing general agent, has hired Liz Carmody as senior vice president. She is based in New...
Prop. 103 vs. Self-driving Cars Revving up in California September 17, 2014 By Don Jergler Way back in 1988 it probably seemed like the idea of self-driving vehicles was about as far off as flying...