Monthly Archives: <span>March 2018</span>

HR Pros Prep for Rise in Sexual Harassment Complaints

Seven in 10 human resource professionals said they believe sexual harassment complaints at their workplaces will likely be “higher” or “much higher” in 2018 compared to previous years. An HR Certification Institute poll of more than 200 HR business leaders …

Analytics and Automation Reshaping the HR Process

Advancements in technology are driving continued evolution throughout the insurance industry. From insurtech and telematics to artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization, the industry continues to face increased disruption across all areas and functions. Within the human resources segment, AI and …

Buyers Aren’t Happy With Their Cyber Insurance: J.D. Power

On any given day, it is hard not to read an article or report on some type of cyber topic. Cyber insurance is one of the key concerns within the insurance industry today and possibly one of the most misunderstood. …

Declarations

Climate Opposition “Now more than ever is the time for the United States to be a leader and a partner on this. Not to walk away from this.” — Mary Nichols, chairwoman of California’s Air Resources Board, said California stands …

People

The members of the Surplus Line Association of California have elected Robert Gilbert of Markel West Insurance Services as the new chair of the SLA Board of Directors. Gilbert’s election was finalized after the SLA tallied the final ballots from …

Study: California Workers Not Weaned Off Opioids Had Much Higher Drug Costs

Injured workers who were not weaned off of opioids had much higher drug costs and higher treatment transaction volumes, according to a report released earlier this month by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau. The report, Study of Chronic Opioid …

Ex-AIG Execs Kick-Off New High Net Worth Insurer Vault in Florida

It was a no-brainer for former thought-leaders from AIG to set up shop for their new high net worth insurer in the Sunshine State, a state known for beautiful beaches, a growing economy and lots of wealthy individuals. A pull …

North Carolina High Court Rejects Dram Shop Claim Against Hotel in Woman’s Death

The estate of a woman who died after a night of heavy drinking while celebrating with her husband at a hotel restaurant cannot successfully sue the owners because her actions contributed to her death, the North Carolina Supreme Court ruled. …

People

Alfa Insurance promoted Tommy Coshatt to EVP of Operations, replacing Steve Rutledge, who recently retired following 33 years of service. According to President Jimmy Parnell, Coshatt, who most recently served as SVP of P&C Underwriting, has worked with all departments …

More Than $8M Recovered for Georgia Insurance Consumers in 2017

More than $8 million was secured for thousands of individuals, families, and businesses who filed complaints against insurance companies in 2017 through help from the Georgia Insurance Commissioner’s Office, according to a statement from Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens. Complaint examiners …