NFL Submits $914 Million Concussion Settlement to Court January 7, 2014 By Jef Feeley and Sophia Pearson The National Football League could spend more than $914 million to settle claims brought by former players over head injuries,...
Florida Oranges Dodge Bullet, Escape Damage From Freezing Temperatures January 7, 2014 By Claudia Carpenter and Elizabeth Campbell Orange groves in Florida, the world’s biggest grower after Brazil, escaped cold weather damage overnight as frigid air set records...
Obama Administration Considers Rules on Use of Explosive Chemicals January 7, 2014 By Mark Drajem Farmers and oil drillers may be required to report their use of explosive chemicals under measures the Obama administration is...
Marsh to Acquire Scotland-Based Central Insurance Services January 7, 2014 Marsh Inc. (UK) announced that it had reached a definitive agreement to acquire Aberdeen-based Central Insurance Services, the leading independent...
Norwegian Air CEO to Meet Boeing over Dreamliner Problems January 7, 2014 The Chief Executive of budget airline Norwegian Air Shuttle, Bjoern Kjos, plans to meet Boeing management in the United States...
Munich Re’s Review of 2013 Cat Losses Focuses on Weather-Related Events January 7, 2014 In its annual review of loss events in the past year, Munich Re emphasized the “exceptionally high losses from weather-related...
Catlin’s Insurance Co. Opens Singapore Branch January 7, 2014 The Catlin Group Limited announced the formation of the Singapore Branch of Catlin Insurance Company Ltd. of Bermuda. Catlin Insurance...
Qualitas Aided by Pena Nieto Car Insurance Law: Corporate Mexico January 7, 2014 By Jonathan Levin Mexico’s President Enrique Pena Nieto is giving the car insurance market a boost with a plan to mandate policies on...
Toole Named President of Worth Casualty January 7, 2014 Michael G. Toole (Mike) has accepted the position of president of Fort Worth, Texas-based Worth Casualty Co., effective Jan. 1,...
Maryland Gov. O’Malley to Push Emergency Health Insurance Bill January 6, 2014 By Brian Witte Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley’s administration will submit emergency legislation at the start of Maryland’s legislative session this week aimed at...