Monthly Archives: <span>March 2013</span>

Philadelphia Launches New Media Liability Coverage

Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) has launched a new insurance coverage offering for both media companies and organizations that create or distribute media content called Cover Pro Media. PHLY’s coverage addresses both online and ‘offline’ exposures that social media, publishing, film …

State Auto Introduces Data Compromise Plus

The State Auto Insurance Cos. have created a new data breach policy called Data Compromise Plus to address this growing coverage need faced by small businesses. Data Compromise Plus automatically includes coverage for defense, liability and identity recovery, in addition …

Turning Tornado Debris Into Better Storm Warnings

Photos and mementoes that were snatched up and blown hundreds of miles during tornados in the south of the United States two years ago are giving researchers new insight on how debris is carried by the storms and how it …

Doctors Offer Guidelines on Sports Concussions

When athletes are suspected of having a concussion, they should be taken out of action immediately, new guidelines from a major medical group say. The American Academy of Neurology said athletes shouldn’t resume playing until they’ve been fully evaluated and …

DUI Case Puts Spotlight on Kentucky State Police Lab Tests

The Jefferson County Attorney’s Office says a judge’s decision to acquit a Louisville woman of an impaired driving charge shows the shortcomings of Kentucky State Police lab tests. The Courier-Journal reported that the judge said the prosecutor failed to show …

How Red Bull Handled Product Tampering Threat Could Pay Off

Austrian company Red Bull’s unusual decision to go public on a blackmailer’s threat to contaminate its energy drinks with feces could cost the brand far less long-term than any immediate hit to sales. Known for investing heavily in marketing its …

Penn. Regulators Urge Consumers to Consider Buying Flood Insurance

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department is encouraging homeowners to consider buying flood insurance to help protect against potential spring floods. Winter ice and snow increases the chance of spring flooding, Pennsylvania regulators warned. Further, Pennsylvania is one of the most flood-prone …

NYCIRB Examines N.Y.’s Proposed Workers’ Comp Reform Bills

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s workers’ compensation reform proposals are expected to bring overall net savings to employers, according to analysis from the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board (NYCIRB). The NYCIRB said Part O of Senate Bill 2605 /Assembly …

Esurance and Walmart Team Up for Auto Insurance Discount Program

Esurance is launching a pilot program offering auto insurance discounts to customers at select Walmart stores in Illinois. Through the pilot program, drivers may obtain a savings card from Esurance kiosks located in approximately 150 Walmart stores in the state. …

Wells Fargo Insurance Names Head of M&A Group in New York

Wells Fargo Insurance, part of Wells Fargo & Company, named Richard Colton head of its mergers and acquisitions industry practice. Based in New York, he will report to Peter Gilbertson, regional managing director for Wells Fargo Insurance’s Northeast region.Serving middle …