July 5, 2011
TD Insurance has named Joseph W. Valerio senior vice president – regional sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic region. Valerio will be based in Mt. Laurel, N.J., and will be responsible for market growth and sales leadership through a network of …
July 5, 2011
Nine Amish men from western Kentucky have asked the state Supreme Court to overturn their convictions for failing to display bright safety triangles on their horse-drawn buggies. The men’s lawyers filed the appeal with the Kentucky Supreme Court. The men, …
July 5, 2011
Georgia cyclists are celebrating what they say is the biggest improvement to the state’s bike safety laws in decades. A new traffic law requires cars and trucks to keep at least 3 feet of distance from bicycles when passing them …
July 5, 2011
Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer Monday said authorities will review safety of all oil and gas pipelines that cross waterways in the state and close those that did not meet standards. “We’ll make the decision over the next couple of days …
July 5, 2011
China has enacted a social insurance law that requires foreigners to pay into medical, pension and unemployment funds for the first time, but unclear implementation guidelines are fueling uncertainty among expatriates and their employers about the true costs. The law, …
July 5, 2011
The protection of critical information and intellectual property (IP) can determine the success or failure of even the most established firms. The advent of cloud computing, social networking, outsourcing, and other modern business innovations have only increased the exposures of …
July 5, 2011
The Chubb Group of Insurance Cos. has introduced a new service to help businesses manage a data breach. In the event of a data breach, the service can refer business managers to a specialist law firm, which can conduct a …
July 4, 2011
Technology providers to the insurance industry have good things to say about a new system that allows property/casualty agents, brokers and carriers to collaborate on commercial lines accounts. The new system, the LexisNexis Insurance Exchange, simplifies the submission of small …
July 4, 2011
Catherine just got a brand-new puppy for the family. In the course of integrating this cute little four-legged critter into its new environment it was interesting to note the similarity in training a puppy to bringing on a new salesperson. …
July 4, 2011
The Japanese earthquake and tsunami that occurred in March served as a wake-up call for businesses vulnerable to supply chain exposures. Subsequent intense weather events in the U.S. during April and May have underscored the importance of preparing for disruptions …