U.S. Seismic Risk Maps Now Include Earthquakes Caused by Humans March 28, 2016 Earthquakes caused by human activity will now be included in the U.S. Geological Survey’s seismic risk maps, the agency said...
Most Doctors Overprescribe Opioids: National Safety Council March 28, 2016 By Andrew G. Simpson Most doctors– 99 percent — are prescribing highly addictive opioid medicines for longer than the three-day period recommended, according to...
ISO to Collect Terrorism Insurance Data for Treasury March 28, 2016 The property/casualty insurance data and rating organization ISO will collect and help analyze terrorism data this year for the U.S....
2015 Global Insured Losses Lowest Since 2009 Despite El Niño Effects: Carpenter March 25, 2016 One of the strongest El Niño periods on record and a positive phase of the North Atlantic Oscillation were the...
Lloyd’s Insurers Lead New Trend to Sell Legacy Portfolios: Willis Towers Watson March 25, 2016 The majority of Lloyd’s businesses (77 percent) are considering legacy portfolio disposals, with more than half of firms based in...
How Much Do U.S. Health Insurance Tax Breaks and Subsidies Cost? March 25, 2016 By David Morgan U.S. taxpayers will fork over $660 billion this year to subsidize health insurance for people under 65, the vast majority...
Obamacare Exchanges Enrolled Estimated 12 Million This Year March 25, 2016 By Zachary Tracer About 12 million people will be covered through Obamacare’s insurance marketplaces this year, the Congressional Budget Office said Thursday in...
Re/Insurers Must Respond to Evolving Terrorist Risk with Relevant Products: JLT March 25, 2016 By L.S. Howard The re/insurance industry is failing to respond to the growing global terrorist threat with products that meet the needs of...
Strong Reinsurer Results Hide Difficult Business Conditions: S&P, Fitch Reports March 24, 2016 By L.S. Howard Weak business conditions in the reinsurance industry are being masked by a low level of catastrophes and a high level...
Insurance Journal Survey for Young Agents: Speak Now! March 22, 2016 Are you a young insurance agent, 40 years old or younger? Do you know a young insurance agent? Insurance Journal...