The International Chamber of Commerce has released a bulletin welcoming the pledge by leaders of the G8 countries to conclude the Doha Round of trade negotiations in 2010. “However,” the ICC notes, “G8 has set many deadlines for these negotiations …
A global blacklist for unsafe airlines will be set up soon, France’s Transport Minister Dominique Bussereau said on Monday. On Thursday the head of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) had rejected the European Union’s proposal for such a list …
Arizona is making it harder to successfully sue emergency medical providers for alleged malpractice. Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law a bill approved by the Legislature to raise the required burden of proof for claims of negligent care. Republican Sen. …
California’s State Compensation Insurance Fund has published its 2008 annual report. Among the workers’ compensation insurer’s successes the group said it accomplished in 2008 were establishing a solid leadership team, making significant progress in responding to the California Department of …
Concord, Calif.-based Union General Insurance Services Inc. is offering to California agents a market for sport camps, leagues, and instructors. Coverage is being provided by an “A+” rated carrier offering for all types of athletic events. Coverage is offered on …
A North Carolina House committee seeking a fix for an underfunded coastal insurance program has backed cutting the current coverage maximum of $1.5 million per home by half. The House Finance Committee rejected a bid to retain the current limit …
Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Foremost Insurance Group is expanding its Dwelling Fire program in California. Dwelling Fire policies and endorsements are specifically designed for the needs of landlord, owner-occupied or vacant properties. All new business will be written on new Dwelling …
State Farm received the top honor and Liberty Mutual received the most Best of Show awards at the Insurance Marketing and Communications Association (IMCA) 2009 Showcase Awards, held during the IMCA Annual Meeting on June 28 – July 1, at …
Wells Fargo’s Student Insurance Division and the Sports Concussion Institute (SCI) have launched Play It Safe Concussion Care, a new concussion management treatment and services solution for athletes nationwide. Play It Safe Concussion Care includes insurance underwritten by National Union …
The New York State Insurance Department this week released a new draft of a rule governing when and how insurance producers must disclose their compensation and competing quotes to customers. The latest draft appears to be less burdensome on all …
