Monthly Archives: <span>January 2016</span>

Indiana Bill Would Increase Malpractice Payments Cap

Indiana’s cap on medical malpractice payments would be increased for the first time in decades under a proposal in the state Legislature. A bill endorsed by Republicans who control the Indiana Senate would boost the state’s current limits on what …

Reggie Bush Sues St. Louis Stadium after Season-Ending Slip

San Francisco 49ers running back Reggie Bush has filed a lawsuit against the St. Louis Regional Convention and Stadium Authority for a season-ending knee injury sustained when he slipped on bare concrete bordering the field at the Edward Jones Dome. …

DSP Insurance Services Acquires Assets of Willis of Illinois’ Schaumburg Office

DSP Insurance Services announced it has purchased another group of assets of Willis of Illinois’ Schaumburg office. The acquisition was finalized on Dec. 31, 2015. Nancy Vatch and key staff personnel lead the team of professionals that are now part …

Wisconsin Firms Cash in on Marijuana Legalization in Other States

Some Wisconsin companies are cashing in on new opportunities created by the legalization of marijuana in other states. A few Wisconsin firms have actively positioned themselves as suppliers to marijuana growers and processors, seeing the industry as an extension of …

Allianz Global Creates North America Crisis Management Unit

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) announced it has launched a Crisis Management division to assist its North American clients. Marcos Garcia Norris has been named crisis management regional practice group leader, North America. He is based in Chicago. This …

Activity vs Sales – Predicting Producer Success

Sales iQ Activity vs Sales Which is the better predictor for producer success? Many agency principals and sales managers believe that compensation and commissions will motivate their producers. That’s true for those who are motivated solely by money. Many studies …

Reinsurance Group Head Puts Science in Climate Change Discussion

Asked for his thoughts on climate change, Frank Nutter expeditiously turned to science. His sphere of influence is far-ranging as president of the Reinsurance Association of America, a position he’s held since 1991. Nutter has addressed the topic of climate …

R.I. Gov. Urges Legislature to Help Undocumented Immigrants Get Licenses

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has run out of time to carry out an ambitious promise she made on the campaign trail to grant driver’s licenses to immigrants in the country illegally. Raimondo signed a poster-sized pledge at a church …

National Insurance Crime Bureau Warns of Post-Disaster Scams in Texas

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) announced it is working with law enforcement agencies, the Texas Department of Insurance and insurance companies to warn Texas storm victims about post-disaster rebuilding scams. After a disaster, contractors will often go door-to-door in …

ESIS Releases Mobile Response Tool for Construction Claims

To assist clients in the aftermath of a construction accident, ESIS, Inc., a risk management services company and member of ACE Group – has introduced ESIS On Call for Construction, a proprietary response tool for severe workers compensation or complex …