Coming into 2014, we had modest expectations of the potential for significant property insurance reform in Florida. Given that it is an election year – and one featuring the return to prominence of our old friend Charlie Crist, that notorious …
Massachusetts Attorney General’s office announced a Lowell, Mass., businessman has been indicted on charges he failed to accurately report his total payroll and number of employees and understated the number of jobs associated with his business to avoid paying thousands …
At least a dozen protesters disrupted a town hall meeting Tuesday with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, criticizing him over the distribution of Superstorm Sandy recovery aid and a for political payback scandal overshadowing his administration. The demonstrators were quickly …
Small businesses face a myriad of challenges throughout the business life cycle as they embark on new ventures and grow their operations. And insurance agents can serve as their guide and help them understand risks and insurance coverage options, according …
Workers’ compensation insurance company, Accident Fund Holdings Inc., based in Lansing, Mich., appointed has announced the appointment of Dan L. Hunt, M.D., as corporate medical director. Hunt will provide guidance and strategic direction on a wide range of medical management …
The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co. (HSB) is now offering technical support services for homeowners through a partnership with Sutherland Global Services (Sutherland), a provider of business process outsourcing. The services are available as part of MyHomeWorks, a …
Seven unlicensed contractors have been banned from doing business in the state because of violations of North Dakota’s consumer fraud laws. North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem announced that he has issued cease and desist orders against the contractors. He …
Veterans opposed to a bill affecting asbestos-exposure lawsuits in Wisconsin urged Gov. Scott Walker on March 17 to stop the measure, arguing that it would deny justice to asbestos victims. The heavily lobbied proposal would require plaintiffs who have suffered …
A Dallas-area man has pleaded guilty to fraud in staged traffic accident schemes worth $5 million that have been going on since 2005. Prosecutors in Dallas say 61-year-old Leroy Nelson of DeSoto pleaded guilty to mail fraud and to engaging …
Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, has enhanced its Endurance Premier Professional product with Endurance Breach Assist, a network security and privacy offering. Endurance Breach Assist provides insureds with comprehensive coverage …
