Cyber Risk News

Personal Data at Risk after Utah Workers’ Comp Fund Laptop Stolen

Worker’s Compensation Fund, one of Utah’s largest insurance companies, is working to recover a laptop stolen from an auditor’s car that held personal data records for some 2,800 people. The laptop was taken Dec. 9 while the car was parked …

Virginia Governor Seeks ID Theft Protection, Credit Freeze Measure

Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine said last week that he will ask the General Assembly to pass legislation guarding against identity theft and credit fraud. Kaine made the announcement at the Virginia headquarters of the AARP, which supports the consumer …

Court Reduces Damages Award for Virginia Identity Theft Victim

A federal appeals court has reduced the damages awarded to a Virginia woman in an identity-theft suit against Equifax Information Services. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit last Thursday reduced the mental anguish award to Suzanne Sloane, …

Insurance News Looks to be Out of Control in 2008

An editor has some control over the selection of the top stories of the year 2007, but it’s limited. That is, the choices are limited by the real news. But looking ahead to 2008, the headlines are limited only by …

Risky Business

It’s risky business selecting the top stories of the year. One’s choices are limited — they basically have to consist of real news. Predicting headlines for the coming year, however, is pure speculation. It’s kind of fun to imagine the …

Out of Control

An editor has some control over the selection of the top stories of the year, but it’s limited. That is, the choices are limited by the real news. Well, looking ahead to 2008 the headlines are limited only by the …

Risky Business

It’s risky business selecting the top stories of the year. One’s choices are limited — they basically have to consist of real news. Predicting headlines for the coming year, however, is pure speculation. It’s kind of fun to imagine the …

Rockwood Expands Agents’ E&O Coverage

Rockwood Programs Inc. has expanded its life, accident and health insurance agent’s E&O product offering to include two new endorsements. One enhancement expands coverage to include incidental property and casualty activity; the other provides E&O for the placement of financial …

Marsh Adds two Execs to Communications, Media and Technology Team

Marsh announced from its London office that Hutton Swinglehurst has been named as a Senior Vice President and Matthew Hogg as a Vice President of its global Communications, Media and Technology Practice (CMT). Both men will be based in London …

Motorists Mutual Offers Security Breach Response Service to Businesses

Motorists Mutual Insurance Co., headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, recently announced it will provide its commercial customers in five states with a Security Breach Response service at no additional cost. The service, which can help businesses respond to customer notification requirements …