The recent release in late July of a long-awaited Federal Trade Commission (FTC) study on the use of credit scoring for underwriting and rating purposes did nothing to put to rest the controversy over its use by insurance companies. The …
In a world where one-stop shopping is the norm, it makes sense that consumers now demand cosmetic and medical services be blended and offered in one location. With no extra travel and no extra hassle, a one-stop, beauty overhaul the …
Legislation passes House, heads for the Senate; but not all in the industry think it’s the answer as now written Insurance regulatory reform efforts on Capitol Hill took a giant leap forward with the recent House passage of HR 1065, …
It’s a parent’s worst nightmare: worrying about the safety of a child. But many parents were thrown into that situation on April 16. As the nation well knows by now, on that day, student Seung-Hui Cho unleashed 170 rounds from …
Expect new exposures as practitioners replace physicians as supervisors and nanotechnolgy and stem cell research grow An ever-expanding health care and quasi-health care services environment has placed the role of physicans in a constant state of flux. So, what new …
Information technology companies may explore the new frontier everyday, but do they know where their exposures lie? Will they be ready for the next big liability risk close encounter? “Owners and or creators of IT companies are inherently creative and …
New government rules define who qualifies as an online applicant while leaving room for employers’ own criteria Last year Monster.com had 22.5 million people post resumes on its Web site. Lockheed Martin claims that 50,000 applicants a month post resumes …
Former agent and technology guru provides tips on working the Web Technology expert Steve Anderson of The Anderson Network Inc., a licensed independent agent for the last 25 years, began his presentation to the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas conference …
Terrorism, corporate scandals and regulation make way for institutional change What professional liability exposures do financial institutions face today? Have risks significantly changed since 2001? If so, why? Major events have had a direct impact on insurers, agents and the …
Indiana Insurance, a member of the Liberty Mutual Group and an insurer of public and private schools throughout the Midwest, hosted a free, day-long seminar this fall to help Ohio school officials develop better school safety plans. Recognizing that violence …
