Wage and Hour Claims Among Top Threats to U.S. Employers May 21, 2013 Federal wage and hour lawsuits have reached a surprise record high, according to a report by law firm Seyfarth Shaw...
Developing Countries May Not Be Ready for Coming Increased Investment: World Bank May 17, 2013 By Anna Yukhananov The percentage of global investment that goes to developing countries should triple in the next two decades as emerging economies...
Workers’ Comp Sees Encouraging Signs in 2012 Results: NCCI May 16, 2013 By Andrea Wells The workers’ compensation market is seeing encouraging signs. Premiums grew for the second consecutive year, the combined ratio declined and...
Terrorism & Political Violence Map: Aon Risk Solutions May 15, 2013 The continued threat of a terrorist attack or political violence worldwide persists and is not going away anytime soon. Despite...
On a Leash: Dog Bite Insurance Claim Trends May 15, 2013 Dog bites accounted for more than one-third of all homeowners insurance liability claim dollars paid out in 2012, costing more...
50 Top Apps for Independent Agents May 14, 2013 By Andrea Wells, Don Jergler and Young Ha Mobility technology is changing the way the insurance industry operates. But when it comes to working on the go, nothing...
Medical Liability Market Profitable But Deteriorating Results Expected: Fitch May 14, 2013 The medical professional liability insurance (MPLI) market was one of the most profitable lines of business in the United States...
Homeowners Confused About Insurance Coverage: Survey May 14, 2013 Many homeowners do not understand what exposures are covered under their home insurance policy, according to a new consumer survey....
Hospital Charges Vary Widely, Even Within Cities: U.S. Data May 9, 2013 By David Morgan The Obama administration revealed what over 3,000 hospitals charge for common medical procedures in an early effort to challenge healthcare...
London Is Venue of Choice for ‘Legal Tourists’ Wanting to Settle Disputes May 9, 2013 Foreigners brought almost two-thirds of all lawsuits heard in London’s leading commercial court over the last five years, according to...