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Zurich’s Sustainable U.S. Campus Is One Part of Its Green Ambitions

The voice of Zurich North America Chief Legal Officer Dennis Kerrigan swelled with pride as he described the carrier’s new headquarters in Schaumburg, Ill., and its importance to Zurich’s overall philosophy about environmental and social responsibility. The 783,800-square-foot corporate campus …

Tiny Southern California Agency Earns B Corp Status

Merely bringing your A-game may not be enough to entice certain companies to give you their business, especially those who are looking for environmentally or socially conscious partners. Following the challenging recession period the “green” movement seemed to take a …

Insurer Says Exclusion Bars Payment in Nebraska Pastor’s Death

An insurance company specializing in policies for churches is asking a federal court to absolve it from paying a claim by the widow of a central Nebraska pastor who died of carbon monoxide poisoning in a house owned by the …

The Hartford Launches Auto, Home Program for National Wildlife Federation

The Hartford will provide the National Wildlife Federation’s four million members, partners and supporters with access to its auto and home insurance through a special program that offers discounted rates in most states. The National Wildlife Federation works with communities …

Aon UK Set UK ‘Green’ Standard with CEMARS Accreditation

London-based Aon, the risk management business of Aon Corp. in the UK, announced that it has “demonstrated its commitment to reducing its green house gas (GHG) emissions by become the first company in the insurance industry in the world to …

Green Joins UK’s Miller Facultative Re Team

UK Broker Miller Insurance Services Limited announced that it has appointed Andrew Green “to further enhance its global facultative reinsurance capability.” Mike Papworth, Head of Facultative Reinsurance, noted Green’s “strong reputation in the London market,” adding that his expertise “will …

Hartford Steam Boiler Introduces Green Equipment Breakdown Coverage

The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co. is taking its green coverage to the next step with HSB Green Equipment Breakdown coverage. HSB Green Equipment Breakdown coverage helps make insureds whole in the event of equipment loss, as well …

Special Report: Top 10 Innovative P/C Insurance Products

A wave of new product offerings is jeopardizing the property/casualty insurance industry’s image as uncool. Since the beginning of the year, dozens of property/casualty insurers have announced innovative protections for risks involving new technologies, current economic concerns, personal and family …