The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry’s net income after taxes fell to $8.2 billion in first-quarter 2008 from $16.2 billion in...
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The scientist who 20 years ago first told Congress that the Earth’s climate was warming said Monday that urgent action...
Swiss Re’s CEO Jacques Aigrain has signed the climate change recommendations of the Group of Eight (G8) leaders. “The document...
Despite recent challenges to the economy, employers are managing to maintain a balance in employee benefits, according to the 2008...
Spanish retail bank Santander is considering buying Dresdner Bank in the latest twist of Germany’s bank merger frenzy, according to...
Insurer Allstate Corp said it has dropped its bid to fight a reduction on auto policy rates imposed earlier this...
Marsh announced the appointment of Jeff Colburn as UK Leader of its Risk Consulting Practice in succession to George Davies,...
Should Subcontractors Be Hired as “Employees” or Independent Contractors? Two recent events remind the insurance industry of the importance of...
Insurance is best regulated at the local level. That’s the opinion of California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner, who shared his...
Move from Residential to Commercial Construction Increasing Risk Severity Following legislative reforms, the slowing economy and soft market conditions, workers’...