The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Allied Health and Medical Pros Market Detail: CRES Insurance Services MedSurance A&M is an insurance …
CORRECTION: The corrected chart below was originally published in the April 19, 2010, issue. However, in the April 19 issue, Bass Underwriters Inc. was incorrectly listed as a “Seller” instead of the “Buyer.” Insurance Journal regrets the error.
40% In 2008, 40 percent of all workplace fatalities were transportation related, according to the American Society of Safety Engineers. In fact, transportation incidents continue to be the No. 1 cause of on-the job deaths, a trend that has been …
Maritime Law May Limit Compensation for Cargo Damages During the Inland Transportation Part of a Journey That Originated Overseas. In disputes regarding damage to cargo transported over land and water, it is important for agents that are placing insurance to …
The Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee has defeated a bill that would have limited the use of surveillance of employees who have submitted a workers’ compensation claim. Among other things, HB 1012, would have restricted video surveillance to only when the …
New and significant rulings have been issued in two of several lawsuits at the forefront of global warming/climate change litigation that are likely to set the future direction of such litigation. These cases are: Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency. The …
How Agents Can Manage Technology Change Many agency owners are changing their operations to survive and thrive. But change is never easy. Managing change requires two capabilities: smart decision-making and sound implementation. Deciding to make a change in the agency …
California’s Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) appointed Bickmore Risk Services and Consulting as conservator for the Contractor’s Access Program of California (CAP), a self-insured group (SIG) that has insufficient deposits to cover estimated future liabilities. Bickmore will manage the group’s …
Ash spewing from an Iceland volcano halted air travel and countless business meetings and deals across Europe. In Times Square, hotels and businesses were shut down after a bomb was discovered in an abandoned car along Broadway. All around the …
Since their inception in the days of Ben Franklin, our nation’s fire departments have bravely risen to the challenge of the dangerous task of firefighting. Yet, the profound impact of the current and historic economic recession, in addition to existing …
