Model Promises to Help Growers Mitigate Costly Droughts June 19, 2014 Researchers at the University of Florida say they have created a model that may help growers plant at optimal times...
Firing Fear Among New Predictors of Workers’ Comp Outcomes: WCRI June 19, 2014 Workers’ compensation researchers have identified anxiety over being fired and other new predictors of worker outcomes that they say can...
Florida ‘Hurricane Tax’ Sent to Early Retirement June 19, 2014 By Andrew G. Simpson A1.3 percent surcharge on most property/casualty policies in Florida to help pay for past hurricane claims is coming to an...
Last Job Cuts at Travelers’ Syracuse, N.Y., Office Scheduled for September June 19, 2014 The last phase of previously announced job cuts at The Travelers Companies’ Syracuse, N.Y., office will begin in September. The...
Senate Committee to Take Up Cyber Liability Bill Next Week June 19, 2014 The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee is expected to consider a bill next week aimed at encouraging companies to exchange information...
Aspen Opens Miami Hub for Expansion in Latin America June 19, 2014 Aspen Insurance said it is expanding its presence in Latin America with the opening of a regional hub in Miami,...
Ratings Recap: AEGIS, Lloyd’s Syndicate 1225, PaCRe June 19, 2014 A.M. Best has upgraded the financial strength rating to ‘A’ (Excellent) from ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating to...
PCI Encouraged by Progress in ‘Trade in Services’ Agreement June 19, 2014 David Snyder, the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America’s (PCI) vice president, international policy, has issued the following statement on...
Endurance Sends Solicitation Letter to Aspen’s Shareholders June 19, 2014 Endurance has acted quickly following the rejection by Aspen’s Board of Directors of its unsolicited offer to acquire all of...
If Fracking Is the Question, Insurers May Ask – What Is the Answer? June 19, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones When it comes to the use of evolving technologies such as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in oil and gas production...