Notre Dame Fire Revealed Dangers of Lead Dust
Also revealed gap in global safety regulations for lead.
Taking a Harder Look at Commercial Property Risks
Closer scrutiny follows surge of single risk losses.
- United Airlines Settles Sexual Harassment Claim Over Explicit Internet Posts by Captain
- Why the Worst Case for Climate Change Doesn’t Look Realistic: Viewpoint
- Employers Warned of Potential Wage-and-Hour Claims Under New Overtime Rule
- Underwriters and Insureds Taking Harder Look at Commercial Property Risks
- $584B at Risk From Cat Events in 2020: University of Cambridge Study
- Japan Post’s Insurance Sales Suspended by Regulator: Sources
- OSHA Reaches Settlement with Meat Supplier Following Safety Violations in N.J.
- Federal Disaster Aid Coming to 18 New York Counties Hit by Storm
- Connecticut City to Pay $5M to Settle Lawsuit Over Fatal School Stabbing
- IICF Raises $1.14M at Annual Benefit Dinner Honoring Markel Corporation
- New York Tweaks Clean Water Plan as Suppliers Call for More Time
- Massachusetts Auditor Says Revenue Department Needs to Better Protect Data
- Health Provider in Arizona to Pay $6M Settlement in Breach
- Coalition Adds California Consumer Protection Act Endorsement
- Family of California University Student Sues Fraternity, Saying Hazing Led to Death
- California Proposes Major Change on Auto Insurance Group Discounts
- Cyclist in Oregon Who Sued Over Unsafe Bike Lane Gets $350K Settlement
- AssuredPartners Acquires First Service Insurance Agents & Brokers in California
- Police Say City Employee Targeted Co-Worker in Deadly North Carolina Shooting
- 3 Sewer Main Breaks in South Florida Neighborhood Cause Stinky Mess
- Singer Marc Anthony’s Luxury Yacht Goes Up in Flames in Miami
- Semitrailer Crashes Into Florida Landmark in Orlando
- Tennessee Approves 7% Decrease for Workers’ Comp Rates
- Family of ‘Walking Dead’ Stuntman Killed in Georgia Accident Awarded $8.6M
- Texas House Committee Hearing on Windstorm Insurance Legislation Set for Jan. 15
- Vaught Joins Alliant in Houston as Energy, Marine Advisor
- Louisiana Adds More Jobs Year-Over-Year; Baton Rouge, Hammond MSAs Set Records
- TSLA, Austin Independent Agents Group Donate Food, Cash to Food Bank
- Convicted of Workers’ Comp Fraud, Houston Medical Facility Must Repay $30K
- Louisiana Governor Declares Emergency After Severe Weather, Tornadoes
- Vetter Named VP, Branch Manager for Erie Insurance in Indiana
- St. Louis Jury Hands Johnson & Johnson a Win in Talc Case
- Brothers Die After Being Overcome by Fumes in Minnesota Grain Silo
- Ohio Agents Honor Berg of Big ‘I’ with Industry Citation Award
- Ohio Governor Says Distracted Driving Should Be Primary Offense
- J.M. Wilson Promotes Frawley to Sr. P/C Underwriter in Illinois
National News
- Why the Worst Case for Climate Change Doesn’t Look Realistic: Viewpoint
- United Airlines Settles Sexual Harassment Claim Over Explicit Internet Posts by Captain
- Employers Warned of Potential Wage-and-Hour Claims Under New Overtime Rule
- Long-Awaited U.S. Drone Safety Rules Call for Extensive Tracking Network
- Workers’ Comp Profits at Risk from Growing Competition, Lower Rates: A.M. Best
- Underwriters and Insureds Taking Harder Look at Commercial Property Risks
East News
- OSHA Reaches Settlement with Meat Supplier Following Safety Violations in N.J.
- Federal Disaster Aid Coming to 18 New York Counties Hit by Storm
- Connecticut City to Pay $5M to Settle Lawsuit Over Fatal School Stabbing
- IICF Raises $1.14M at Annual Benefit Dinner Honoring Markel Corporation
- New York Tweaks Clean Water Plan as Suppliers Call for More Time
- Massachusetts Auditor Says Revenue Department Needs to Better Protect Data
Midwest News
- Vetter Named VP, Branch Manager for Erie Insurance in Indiana
- St. Louis Jury Hands Johnson & Johnson a Win in Talc Case
- Brothers Die After Being Overcome by Fumes in Minnesota Grain Silo
- Ohio Agents Honor Berg of Big ‘I’ with Industry Citation Award
- Ohio Governor Says Distracted Driving Should Be Primary Offense
- J.M. Wilson Promotes Frawley to Sr. P/C Underwriter in Illinois
E-Cigarette Regulation Delayed for Years
Some tough talk but no restrictions from FDA.
Texas / South Central News
- Texas House Committee Hearing on Windstorm Insurance Legislation Set for Jan. 15
- Vaught Joins Alliant in Houston as Energy, Marine Advisor
- Louisiana Adds More Jobs Year-Over-Year; Baton Rouge, Hammond MSAs Set Records
- TSLA, Austin Independent Agents Group Donate Food, Cash to Food Bank
- Convicted of Workers’ Comp Fraud, Houston Medical Facility Must Repay $30K
- Louisiana Governor Declares Emergency After Severe Weather, Tornadoes
Southeast News
- Police Say City Employee Targeted Co-Worker in Deadly North Carolina Shooting
- 3 Sewer Main Breaks in South Florida Neighborhood Cause Stinky Mess
- Singer Marc Anthony’s Luxury Yacht Goes Up in Flames in Miami
- Semitrailer Crashes Into Florida Landmark in Orlando
- Tennessee Approves 7% Decrease for Workers’ Comp Rates
- Family of ‘Walking Dead’ Stuntman Killed in Georgia Accident Awarded $8.6M
Allstate to Retire Esurance Brand
Brings remaining personal lines under one business model.
West News
- Health Provider in Arizona to Pay $6M Settlement in Breach
- Coalition Adds California Consumer Protection Act Endorsement
- Family of California University Student Sues Fraternity, Saying Hazing Led to Death
- California Proposes Major Change on Auto Insurance Group Discounts
- Cyclist in Oregon Who Sued Over Unsafe Bike Lane Gets $350K Settlement
- AssuredPartners Acquires First Service Insurance Agents & Brokers in California
International News
- $584B at Risk From Cat Events in 2020: University of Cambridge Study
- Japan Post’s Insurance Sales Suspended by Regulator: Sources
- Piracy Surges Along Southeast Asia’s Straits of Malacca and Singapore
- Plane Operated by Bek Air Crashes in Kazakhstan, Killing 12, Injuring Dozens
- Insured Property Losses for December 2018 Sydney Hailstorms Rise to A$798M: PERILS
- Vietnam-Linked Hackers Steal Intellectual Property from Competitors: Experts
Insurance Journal Blogs and Columns
- Holiday Policy Language: Christmas 2019
- 2018 California Wildfires – An Actuarial Review
- A Few Holiday Risk Management Tips
- ‘Minibus’ Marks Missed Opportunity for TRIA, Ex-Im Risk Transfer
- For Second Year in a Row, Louisiana Flunks R Street’s Insurance Report Card
- Calling All Insurance Experts – Have You Ever Considered Webinars?
