Terrorism News

Aon Stresses Actuaries ‘Critical Role’ for Emerging Risks

In its presentation at the 17th General Insurance Seminar at the Gold Coast in Australia, Aon Benfield highlighted the critical role of actuaries in managing emerging risks for the re/insurance industry. “The profession’s role will evolve to deliver more robust …

Sept. 11 Workers Face Deadline for Health Settlement

Thousands of laborers, police officers and firefighters suing New York City over their exposure to toxic World Trade Center dust have until Monday to decide whether to join a legal settlement that could ultimately pay them as much as $815 …

Calif. Iranian Investment Regs Ruled Improper

The California Office of Administrative Law has ruled that state Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner’s Iranian investment regulations were improper. Earlier this year, the California Department of Insurance identified 50 companies doing business with the Iranian energy, nuclear and defense sectors, …

Judge Sustains Charges in Ground Zero Tower Fire

There were a raft of hazards and regulatory failures at a contaminated ground zero tower where two firefighters died, but that’s not a reason to toss out manslaughter charges against three construction company figures who worked there, a judge ruled …

Iowa State Study: Clear Strategy Essential in Supply Chain Security

Supply chain management can go a long way in determining the fate of a business. Just ask any businesses that were impacted by the disruption of seafood supply during the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. And yet …

Most 9/11 Responders OK Settlement Resolving Suit

A lawyer representing 10,000 ground zero workers suing New York City over their exposure to World Trade Center dust said earlier this month that 75 percent have signed a settlement resolving their claims and most of the rest have indicated …

Beazley, Co-Founder of Beazley Group, Passes Away

The co-founder and former CEO of Beazley Group, Andrew Beazley, has passed away at the age of 57. Beazley was co-founder of the company and its CEO for 22 years of its 24-year history. The company founded by Andrew Beazley …

Calif. Iranian Investment Regs Ruled Improper

The California Office of Administrative Law has ruled that state Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner’s Iranian investment regulations were improper. Earlier this year, the California Department of Insurance identified in 50 companies to be doing business with the Iranian energy, nuclear …

Most 9/11 Responders OK Settlement Resolving Suit

A lawyer representing 10,000 ground zero workers suing New York City over their exposure to World Trade Center dust said Tuesday that 75 percent have signed a settlement resolving their claims and most of the rest have indicated they will …

US State Dept. Warns Americans to be Vigilant When in Europe

The Obama administration on Sunday warned Americans of potential terrorist threats in Europe and urged them to be vigilant in public places, including tourist spots and transportation hubs. A State Department travel alert advises U.S. citizens living or traveling in …