Stock Prices: Broker stock prices shifted down 5 percent in April and May. The most dramatic change came from Aon Corp., whose stock closed down 14 percent from the previous two month period due mainly to flat first quarter earnings. …
At the midpoint of 2006, many commercial insurers are generating exceptional earnings, according to an article published by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services. The article, which is titled “U.S. Commercial Lines Midyear 2006 Outlook: Sector Enjoying Exceptional Earnings,” says these …
– Dr. Gary Namie, -Robert Cap, Shand Morahan, Markel Corporation – Johan Lubbe, Jackson Lewis LLP – Gregg Draddy, The Hartford “To be honest, what are the damages of being shouted at? I would not say that it’s OK to …
Growing Your Property Casualty Agency Nine fears that can cause you to lose a young producer Today’s younger producers seek more power. Since they can’t control the market changes swirling around them, many demand more influence within the agencies where …
High court agrees to hear appeal in $80 million tobacco case settlement The Supreme Court said this month it will decide if tobacco giant Philip Morris must pay nearly $80 million in damages to the family of a longtime smoker, …
News Currents Americans share a lack of confidence in the Internet that could have political consequences. In addition, the lack of action by government to boost security of the digital infrastructure is manifesting itself in economic losses. Those are two …
Allstate Insurance Co. says it is dropping earthquake insurance to most of its 407,000 quake customers nationwide as a part of a larger move to reduce exposure to catastrophic losses. Allstate Spokesman Mike Siemienas in Chicago said four states require …
No more excuses: Making the case for EPLI Common misconceptions leave business owners, small and large, in the bare Employment practices liability insurance has been available on a stand-alone basis since the early 1980s. The product was developed to provide …
From the playground to the classroom to the office – bullies can be found in all walks of life, says an anti-bullying advocacy group vying for new legislation that could potentially outlaw workplace bullying. But how would new anti-harassment legislation …
MassMutual Financial Group said it is forming an “Office of the CEO” to bring together executives who will review the insurance firm’s direction and operations. The announcement came two weeks after Robert O’Connell, MassMutual’s chief executive, president and chairman, was …
