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Lloyd’s of London announced that Julian James, director-worldwide markets, will be leaving at the end of April to join Lockton International. He has been responsible for all Lloyd’s commercial activities outside the United Kingdom, including managing the company’s 72 trading …

Figures

5 Number of days California experienced freezing temperatures in January, which wreaked havoc on the state’s citrus crops. 148 Number of extra emergency sirens the Honolulu Star Bulletin says are needed to cover gaps in the state’s four counties. Emergency …

Agents, brokers ready to pursue ambitious legislative agenda in 2007

There is a new political dynamic in Congress that presents both opportunities and pitfalls. Last year, the President signed into law pension and health care reform that will greatly benefit insurance consumers. House passage of a surplus lines bill illustrated …

Contractors’ Workers’ Compensation

When helping contractors and subcontractors reduce their workers’ compensation costs, focus on four key elements: accurately determine the cause of the high costs, improve communications with employees, bring employees back to work as soon as they are able to perform …

Agents, brokers ready to pursue ambitious legislative agenda in 2007

There is a new political dynamic in Congress that presents both opportunities and pitfalls. Last year, the President signed into law pension and health care reform that will greatly benefit insurance consumers. House passage of a surplus lines bill illustrated …

Under new rules, bytes of electronically stored info could have big bite

Insurance agents want to avoid litigation, but it is not always possible. When they become involved in litigation in federal court, it is important for agents and their attorneys to understand the new Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing electronically …

Delaware enacts major workers comp system reform package

News Currents The Delaware Senate and House moved swiftly earlier this month to pass a bill containing major reforms of the state’s workers’ compensation system. Gov. Ruth Ann Minner immediately signed the reforms into law. Lawmakers hope the new law …

People

Lloyd’s of London announced that Julian James, its director-worldwide markets, will be leaving at the end of April to join Lockton International. James has been responsible for all Lloyd’s commercial activities outside the UK, including the management of its 72 …

Under new rules, bytes of electronically stored info could have big bite

Insurance agents want to avoid litigation, but it is not always possible. When they become involved in litigation in federal court, it is important for agents and their attorneys to understand the new Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing electronically …

Agents, brokers ready to pursue ambitious legislative agenda in 2007

There is a new political dynamic in Congress that presents both opportunities and pitfalls. Last year, the President signed into law pension and health care reform that will greatly benefit insurance consumers. House passage of a surplus lines bill illustrated …