Ratings Recap: Ocean Re, RoyalStar, Echelon January 28, 2014 A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and an issuer credit rating of “a-” to...
Cargo Specialist Franks Joins Marketform Underwriting Team January 28, 2014 London-based Lloyd’s specialist underwriter Marketform announced that it has “secured the consultancy services of experienced marine practitioner Howard Franks who...
Xchanging Strengthens APAC Ties with New Office in Singapore January 28, 2014 Xchanging plc, the business process, procurement and technology services provider, announced an expansion of its presence in Singapore, with the...
Aon Supports Observation of Today’s ‘Data Privacy Day’ January 28, 2014 Aon’s London office announced that its risk management and human resources solutions units have “continued as a Champion of Data...
More than 500 Roofers Certified Under New Kansas Law January 27, 2014 Since a law was enacted in July 2013 requiring roofing contractors to obtain a registration certificate from the Kansas Attorney...
Case Before Ohio Court May Impact Future Coverage for Fracking Liability January 27, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones The oil drilling technique known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has been blamed – rightly or wrongly – for various...
OSHA Findings Contested in Williams Olefins Explosion in Louisiana January 27, 2014 Officials say Williams Olefins is contesting six workplace safety violations and $99,000 in civil penalties federal regulators proposed for a...
Texas-Based Michaels Stores Investigating Possible Data Breach January 27, 2014 Michaels Stores says it is investigating a possible company data security breach that may have affected its customers’ payment card...
Senate Takes First Step on Flood Insurance, Agent Licensing Bill January 27, 2014 The Senate voted 86-13 early Monday evening to proceed with debate on a bill to both delay some flood insurance...
Le Named Anderson & Murison Personal Lines Director in California January 27, 2014 Chris Le was named director of personal lines for Los Angeles, Calif.-based Anderson & Murison Inc. Le will be responsible...