Latest Human Resources Headlines
All the headlines from our Human Resources Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Managing Patient Expectations Key to Reducing Malpractice Risk
Jul 19 2004 // While insurers and lawyers groups have debated the merits of capping medical malpractice awards in the statehouses and on Capitol Hill, the reality of soaring jury awards, insurance premiums and seemingly out-of-control...
Another Soft Market Creates a Hard Reality
Jul 5 2004 // Like a commercial airline scrambling to squeeze out a profit in the face of increased competition and skyrocketing fuel prices, many insurance agents find themselves caught in the downward spiral of another soft market...
PLUS: More Cooperation, Knowing Labor Laws and Better Underwriting Measures Needed to Stop Lawsuits
Jun 25 2004 // Effective litigation, cooperation, greater understanding of labor laws and meaningful communication are reportedly the keys to preventing lawsuits. Underwriters need to find out if HR understands state labor laws, whether...
FGIC Names Watson Managing Director-London Office
Jun 24 2004 // Financial Guaranty Insurance Company (FGIC) announced that Rick Watson has been appointed Managing Director-Structured Finance in the company’s London office, effective June 22. Before joining FGIC, Watson headed ABS...
SCF Arizona Appoints New Executives
Jun 16 2004 // SCF of Arizona, the state’s largest supplier of workers’ compensation insurance, has named a chief operating officer, a new vice president of human resources and a director of investments. President and CEO...
Atlantic Mutual Announces Management Changes
Jun 14 2004 // The Board of Directors of Atlantic Mutual announced that Daniel H. Olmsted has been promoted to President and has been named a member of the Board of Trustees. The Board also named Richard J. Hertling as Executive Vice...
FGIC Appoints Velins London Managing Director
Jun 11 2004 // Financial Guaranty Insurance Co. announced that Robert Velins has joined the company as Managing Director, International Finance, effective June 1. He is based in London and has primary responsibility for FGIC’s...
Burns & Wilcox Opens New Jersey Office
Jun 8 2004 // Farmington Hills, Mich-based national specialty insurance wholesaler, underwriter and managing general agent Burns & Wilcox Ltd., has opened a new service center in Livingston, N.J. The announcement was made by Burns...
Managing Patient Expectations Key to Reducing Malpractice Risk
Jun 7 2004 // While insurers and lawyers groups have debated the merits of capping medical malpractice awards in the statehouses and on Capitol Hill, the reality of soaring jury awards, insurance premiums and seemingly out-of-control...
Mass. Insurers Told of Ways to Manage High Risks
May 25 2004 // Pilgrim Insurance Company, a business process outsourcing firm in Boston, last week sponsored a timely seminar to promote awareness of auto reform and methods for managing high risk business in Massachusetts. Industry...
Lloyd’s Appoints Battmann Representative in Spain
May 13 2004 // As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in the European insurance market, Lloyd’s announced that it has appointed David Battman as a full-time representative, as part of its strategy to expand in...
Bondurant Named IIAT Director of Agency Management
Apr 22 2004 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas announced it has named Rick Bondurant III as director of Agency Management. Bondurant will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing strategic agency-management...
RMS Risk Management Tools Assist Lloyd’s Syndicates
Apr 15 2004 // Risk Management Solutions (RMS), a provider of products and services for catastrophe risk management, has issued a set of instructions and tools to assist Lloyd’s syndicates in completing the 2004 Lloyd’s...
Zurich Appoints Two New International Execs
Apr 2 2004 // In connection with its announced realignment plan (see previous article) Zurich Financial Services Group has announced the appointment of Geoff Riddell (48) as CEO of the Global Corporate Customer Business market segment...
Jacobson Names Felice Midwest VP
Mar 24 2004 // Chicago-based Jacobson Executive Search has hired Edwin Felice to assist with the continued development of their executive search and selection practice in the Midwest. The specialty search firm serving the insurance,...
The Case for Group Legal: Now More Than Ever
Mar 22 2004 // To say today’s human resource managers are getting the squeeze is the understatement of the year. They are forced to do more with less, yet at the same time, they need to provide more options. In a recent study...
Aspen Appoints Adrian Ballardie Chief Risk Officer
Mar 16 2004 // Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings announced that it has appointed Adrian Ballardie to the position of Chief Risk Officer. He will be based in London and will report to CEO Chris O’Kane. Ballardie, who brings...
Alliant Resources Group Acquires Calif.-based Strategic HR Services
Mar 11 2004 // Alliant Resources Group Inc. (Alliant), an insurance brokerage and financial services distribution company, announced the acquisition of Calif.-based Strategic HR Services. Founded in 1995 by Lynda Lane, Strategic HR...
The Case for Group Legal: Now More Than Ever
Feb 23 2004 // To say today’s human resource managers are getting the squeeze is the understatement of the year. They are forced to do more with less, yet at the same time they need to provide more options. In a recent study...
U.S.I. Names Robert Nesbit Sr. VP – Human Resources
Feb 20 2004 // U.S.I. Holdings Corporation announced that Robert Nesbit has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer. He will be based in USI’s corporate office in Briarcliff...
