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Man Died After Roller-Coaster Ride
The family of a California man who died after he fractured his neck on Coney Island’s Cyclone roller-coaster has sued New York…Read more →Animal-Vehicle Crashe
November is the peak month for vehicle-deer collisions, and a new analysis of insurance claims and federal crash data indicate the problem…Read more →California Earthquake Losses
If a magnitude 7.0 earthquake occured on California’s Hayward Fault today, it would result in economic losses between $210 billion and $235…Read more →The Hartford’s Q3 Loss Reported at $2.6 Billion
October 31, 2008 A Statement from The Hartford The Hartford has experienced significant pressure on its stock price following the announcement of…Read more →Lawsuit Limits for Drugmakers
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on Monday in a closely watched case that could limit liability claims against drugmakers if one…Read more →Oracle Insurance at San Francisco Conference
In response to global insurance industry software needs, Oracle has formed a new business unit, Oracle Insurance, and unveiled Oracle Application Integration…Read more →Rating Roundup: Liberty/Safeco, CAPCO, Service
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the long-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) and Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings of Liberty Mutual Group, Inc. (LMG) and Safeco Corp. (SAF)…Read more →Further Health Benefit Cuts Occurred in 2008
Health benefits continued to erode this year as employers tried to grapple with escalating expenses by cutting back coverage and shifting more…Read more →Restaurant association appeals health mandate ruling
Recently we have attended Web Marketing expo in Moscone Center, after which we decided to have lunch at Metreon food court. I…Read more →Corporate Lawyers Expect Rise in Litigation
With the economy ailing, more than one-third of in-house counsel expect new litigation to surge during 2008, according to a recently released…Read more →In 2007 Workplace Injuries Decline
The rate of workplace injuries and illnesses in the private industry declined for the sixth straight year in 2007, the U.S. Department…Read more →Travelers slams insurers seeking U.S. aid
Property insurer Travelers Cos. Inc. told the U.S. Treasury on Tuesday it has no plans to seek federal financial assistance and slammed…Read more →Make insurance the easiest thing on your to-do list.
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