Ironshore Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Ironshore International, has increased capacity to $30 million for its specialty casualty lines for 2013. Ironshore Canada Specialty Casualty division offers coverages to protect a range of industry sector risks, including manufacturing, commercial construction, …
Louisiana’s civilian labor force grew in January to the largest it’s been since 2005, according to seasonally adjusted figures released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Louisiana Workforce Commission reported that the state’s unemployment rate was 5.9 percent …
The University of Arizona has created a mobile application for iPhones that provides dust storm alerts and safety tips. Available for free download on iTunes, the app uses a person’s geographical location anywhere in the country to determine if there …
The parents of a California State University, Fresno freshman who died in 2012 of alcohol poising while pledging for a fraternity have filed a wrongful death suit against the fraternity and several of its members. Paul and Diane Dhanens, parents …
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber has signed a bill creating a new mediation process for patients injured by medical mistakes. Kitzhaber signed the measure Monday flanked by legislators and the leaders of the Oregon Medical Association and the Oregon Trial Lawyers …
Corpedia and Corporate Board Member, NYSE Euronext (NYX) companies, and Marsh have entered into a strategic alliance to provide directors and officers with enhanced governance, risk and compliance resources. The alliance combines Corpedia, Corporate Board Member and Marsh’s resources in …
License, registration and proof of insurance. The officer’s request could soon be met in part using a smartphone in Colorado. The Colorado Senate voted unanimously Tuesday for an update to the state’s car insurance requirement. The change would allow drivers …
Some victims of asbestos exposure in northwestern Montana have asked a state judge to deny $4 million in fees and costs requested by attorneys in a legal settlement with chemical manufacturer W.R. Grace and Co. In letters submitted to state …
The Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance (SIAA) announced it signed five new member agencies in the South Central region in February. The newly signed agencies are: Pluta Insurance Agency of Irving, Texas; Crump Commercial Insurance Agency of Covington, La.; Advantage Insurance …
Oregon State Police say a trooper checked Facebook to determine that a driver whose face didn’t match his license was really a fugitive wanted on felony warrants. Lt. Gregg Hastings says an equipment violation prompted Trooper Travis Neubauer to stop …
