May 15, 2014
Insurance companies that provide protection to Sears Holdings Corp. suppliers have scaled back policies in recent months, people with knowledge of the matter said, following seven years of declining sales at the department-store chain. Insurers such as Coface SA and …
May 7, 2014
Are large California retailers required to have a device on hand to treat customers who fall victim to sudden cardiac arrest? The California Supreme Court is taking up that question during oral arguments. At issue is a Southern California family’s …
May 3, 2013
California has filed a lawsuit against Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and other food retailers, manufacturers and distributors, alleging the companies are selling lead-tainted ginger and plum candies without warning labels, as required by state law. Attorney General Kamala Harris’ office …
January 16, 2013
Specialist lines underwriting agency CFC has launched a new fully combined modular policy designed exclusively for online retailers. The new product, WEB, covers the cyber exposures of online retailers, as well as the more traditional commercial general liability insurance. WEB …
January 14, 2013
Philadelphia Insurance Cos. (PHLY), a property/casualty and professional liability insurance company for niche markets, is now offering insurance coverage specifically designed to protect fuel dealers. Several types of businesses are eligible for coverage under PHLY’s product, which is specifically designed …
April 3, 2012
The city of Santa Fe is suing retailer Aeropostale, accusing the teen-centric store of not complying with a city ordinance that requires employers to pay a minimum wage. Santa Fe’s “living wage” ordinance requires all employers to pay a highest-in-the-nation …
December 1, 2011
The attorney for an Arizona man forcibly taken down by Buckeye police at a Wal-Mart says he plans to clear his client of the criminal allegations stemming from an alleged shoplifting incident, and he’s contemplating filing a lawsuit. Todd Nolan …
November 23, 2011
The rush is the risk on Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the eyes of a retail insurance and risk expert who previously worked in retail for 22 years. Kelly Brown of Zurich North America doesn’t go so far as …
March 4, 2011
Preferred Concepts, LLC, a national insurance program administrator, has established an automotive industry underwriting unit, SeaFire Insurance Services a division that initially will specialize in franchise auto dealers, independent auto dealers, mechanical repair and collision repair facilities. SeaFire will provide …
March 2, 2011
Lloyd’s insurer Kiln and international broker Lockton have teamed up to offer cyber insurance to small- and medium-sized online retailers. “The security and privacy cover is being made available to members of the e-retailers association Interactive Media in Retail Group …