Data & Research
More Digital U.S. Health Data is Increasing Medical ID Theft
Medical identity theft jumped 22 percent last year as more U.S. health data becomes electronic and easier for cyber criminals to steal from doctors' offices, hospitals and insurers. Incidents of ...
Chubb: Collectors Boost Treasures But Not Homeowners Coverage
Art and antique collectors are buying more treasures, but not necessarily increasing their homeowners or renters insurance coverage to accommodate those high-value items, the Chubb Group of Insurance ...
New Report Fuels Battle Over U.S. Tax Changes for Offshore Reinsurers
Insurers opposing a provision to limit U.S. tax deductions for premiums paid to offshore reinsurance affiliates got support last week from a critical report estimating that such a measure would strip ...
Midwest Flooding More Frequent: University Study
The U.S. Midwest and surrounding states have endured increasingly more frequent flood episodes over the past half-century, according to a study from the University of Iowa. The UI researchers based ...
Millions of Tons of Plastic Trash Clogging Oceans: Scientists
The world's oceans are clogged with plastic debris, but how much of it finds its way into the seas annually? Enough to place the equivalent of five grocery bags full of plastic trash on every foot ...
Reinsurance M&A Will Advance in Earnest: A.M. Best
It is early in 2015 and we've already seen a few major reinsurance M&A deals. Expect that trend to continue in earnest through the year as the market responds to some new realities, A.M. Best ...
Too Many Drinks on a Business Trip Can Heighten Employer Liability
Business workers U.S. are pursuing all kinds of risky behavior when on work-related trips, creating liability and reputational issues for their employers across the board, On Call International ...
Relationships, Culture Are Keys to Job Satisfaction: Survey
In advance of the Valentine's Day holiday last week, executive search firm Korn Ferry surveyed 350 executives in various industries asking what makes them "love" their jobs. Topping the list was ...