Banks Boost Income from Insurance Brokerage February 10, 2011 Banks earned less in insurance brokerage fees in the third quarter of 2010 than the previous year’s third quarter. However,...
Firms Can Avoid Shareholder Lawsuits with Kid Behavior February 8, 2011 When companies are looking at bad earnings news, a new study from the University of Iowa suggests it’s best for...
After Games, 40% of Fans Have Booze on Board February 4, 2011 Eight percent of fans who agreed to be tested after attending professional football and baseball games were too drunk to...
Women Less Interested in Jobs Where Pay Is Linked to Competition February 4, 2011 Men are more likely than women to seek jobs in which competition with coworkers affects pay rates, a preference that...
Predictive Modeling Improving Insurers’ Bottom Lines, Market Share February 2, 2011 Property/casualty insurance carriers currently utilizing predictive modeling continue to see their bottom lines improve and almost 4 out of 10...
Study: Red Light Cameras Reduce Fatal Crashes February 1, 2011 Red light cameras saved 159 lives between 2004 to 2008 in 14 of the biggest U.S. cities, a new analysis...
Florida Lawmakers Seek Ways to Curb Sinkhole Losses January 14, 2011 Florida lawmakers are trying to address the cost of sinkhole claims, which state officials and insurers say are driving up...
Small Businesses in Hiring Mood? It’s Hard to Figure January 13, 2011 By Emily Kaiser U.S. small businesses appear to be on the cusp of a mini hiring revival that may be a bit stronger...
Weakened World Economy Continues to Face Multiple Global Risks January 13, 2011 By Charles E. Boyle The financial crisis has to some extent lessened its impact on the economic situation in many countries, notably the “developed”...
The 2010 Insurance Fraud Hall of Shame January 12, 2011 By James Quiggle Barbara Morris died in a house fire set by an insurance arsonist. Bob Harper bought a fake health policy after...