Urbanization, Mobility, Gridlock and Predictions of ‘Peak Car’ February 24, 2014 By Jeff Green and Keith Naughton The world that Henry Ford put on wheels is poised for a stall. In the globe’s growing megacities, pollution and...
USAA CEO, President Robles to Step Down in 2015 February 24, 2014 The president and CEO of the insurer of military families, USAA, announced he will retire from USAA in the first...
Attorney General Supports National Notification Standard for ID Theft February 24, 2014 U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, citing the recent massive data theft at retailer Target Corp., urged Congress on Monday to...
Industry Agrees to New Oil-by-Rail Safety Measures February 24, 2014 By Patrick Rucker Many oil-by-rail shipments will slow down through urban areas and track inspections will increase on high-traffic areas in response to...
Best Affirms Ratings of Beazley Insurance Company; Outlook Stable February 24, 2014 A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a” of Beazley Insurance...
Best Affirms Ratings of Berkshire Hathaway’s GUARD Insurance February 24, 2014 A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings of “aa-” of NorGUARD Insurance...
AXA Looking for Cheap Deals in Emerging Market Push February 24, 2014 By Maya Nikolaeva and Matthieu Protard French insurance group AXA is looking for more acquisitions in emerging markets, the company said after posting a 14 percent...
RSA Mulls Rights Offer among Measures to Bolster Balance Sheet February 24, 2014 By Patrick Gower RSA Insurance Group Plc is considering a rights offering to replenish capital following a scandal at its Irish unit and...
Aviva, RSA, Direct Line Face Heaviest Losses from UK Floods February 24, 2014 Aviva Plc, RSA Insurance Group Plc, and Direct Line Group Plc are poised to bear the brunt of losses from...
UK’s Shipowners’ Club Launches New Super Yacht Owners Crew Coverage February 24, 2014 London-based The Shipowners’ Club has launched a policy for its high net worth super yacht client base to indemnify them...