U.S. Warned to Expect More Superbug Cases in Coming Months July 12, 2016 By Ransdell Pierson After two confirmed U.S. cases of a superbug that thwarts a last-resort antibiotic, infectious disease experts say they expect more...
Study: 43% of Insurers’ Prescription Payments Going to Specialty Drugs July 12, 2016 By Linda A. Johnson The latest study of medicine prices finds U.S. insurers’ spending on expensive prescription drugs nearly quadrupled from 2003 through 2014,...
Survey: Agents Value Carrier Underwriting More Highly Now Than 5 Years Ago July 12, 2016 By Andrea Wells A comparison of independent agent opinions five years ago to today shows how far the agency channel has come while...
Global Flood Events Rack Up $5B in Economic Costs in June: Aon Report July 8, 2016 Major floods across the globe during June – topped by events in China and the U.S. – are expected to...
How to Identify Older Adults at Risk for Unsafe Driving July 7, 2016 Almost half of all drivers on the nation’s roads are over the age of 65 and this number is projected...
Insurers with High Customer Ratings Rewarded with Higher Returns: Study July 7, 2016 Insurance companies that deliver a great customer experience are rewarded over the long-term by both consumers and investors, according to...
Top Risks Facing Executives in Natural Resources Industry July 6, 2016 Natural resource industry executives say operating in more technically challenging physical environments is the leading risk to their business, followed...
Market Softening Slows but Rate Stabilization Is Elusive: Willis Re July 6, 2016 The June/July 2016 renewal season has seen a continuation in market softening, though the magnitude of rate reductions is slowing,...
Marsh: Industry Must Adapt to Meet Changing Terrorist Threats July 5, 2016 The federal terrorism reinsurance program in 2015 has helped maintain certainty and stability for the U.S. market even as the...
Treasury Recommends Some Terrorism Premiums Be Retained for Future Claims July 5, 2016 In a report that concludes that the federal terrorism risk insurance program “remains an important mechanism” for ensuring that terrorism...