Underwriting
The Hartford: Middle Market Businesses Aim to Expand
Most executives and owners of midsized businesses in the U.S. expect a stronger economy in 2016, and plan to invest in new technology, hiring and geographic expansion, The Hartford found in a new ...
Air Accidents Are at a Record Low
As the spotlight falls on Dutch crash investigators and their high profile probe into the downing of a Malaysian airliner, air accident detectives worldwide are waging a much more discreet daily ...
WCRI Studies Examine Medical Costs Drivers; Reform Impacts for 17 States
The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) has published a new set of studies looking into factors driving trends of medical payments in state workers compensation systems. Specifically, the ...
W.R. Berkley Unveils South Africa-Focused Treaty Unit
W.R. Berkley Corp. is turning to South Africa as the target of its latest business unit, which will be focused on working with both regional insurers and brokers. Chairman and CEO William R. Berkley ...
Germany Approves Draft Law Extending Nuclear Liability for Utilities
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet approved a draft law on Wednesday which ensures that utility companies remain liable for costs associated with the shutdown of the country's nuclear power ...
Ironshore Sees Opportunity in Emerging Hospital Liability Exposures
Ironshore Inc. said it is introducing new coverage for hospitals and healthcare systems designed to address both existing and emerging liability exposures. The new policy—LeadingEdge—comes out ...
China Insurers Pursue Western Carriers as Mentors
Chinese insurers are pursuing strategic tie-ups and outright M&A to tap Western expertise, keen for knowledge on products, pricing and technology as a nascent market for health and property ...
Strong El Nino Could Prevent Relief from Smoke Haze Choking Asia
The choking haze that has blown across Southeast Asia from burning rain forests in Indonesia may get worse and last several more weeks as an unusually strong El Nino keeps away seasonal rain that ...