Personal Lines
Travelers Enjoyed Underwriting Gains and a Profit Boost in Q4
The Travelers Companies Inc. on Jan. 22 reported net income of $1.038 billion for the fourth quarter that ended on Dec. 31, 2014, up 5 percent compared to $988 million net income during the 2013 ...
Travelers CEO Fishman, Facing Neuromuscular Condition, Reduces Outside Duties
Travelers Cos. Chief Executive Officer Jay Fishman is reducing his activities that aren't tied to the company after being diagnosed with a neuromuscular condition. "I have already begun to cut back ...
E-Cigs Advance, But Uncertainty Remains About Risks or Benefits
From Apple Pie to Bubbly Bubble Gum, Irish Car Bomb or Martian bar - from Mars!, the flavors of electronic cigarette offer something for every taste. Researchers have counted 7,764 varieties of ...
Obama Pushes For Cybersecurity Legislation; Contractors to Gain Initially
Symantec Corp. and other cybersecurity companies stand to gain from President Barack Obama's push to increase computer network protection in the private sector and U.S. agencies. Obama called on ...
Karen Clark Rolls Out New U.S. High-Res Storm Surge Model
Karen Clark & Co. is rolling out a new U.S.-focused high-resolution storm surge model. The catastrophe risk company said the new model brings advances to the market including fully transparent ...
Loss Control Technology Offers Personal Lines the Personal Touch
There are few things in life that one can definitely count on, but every October I know to expect a birthday card from my insurance agent—hand-addressed and signed by his entire office staff. I ...
U.S. Supreme Court May Raise Bar For Housing Discrimination Suits
The U.S. Supreme Court is positioned to wipe out a major category of housing-discrimination suits, and civil rights groups are running out of ways to stop it. In arguments Wednesday in Washington, ...
Willis Group Reorganizes and Promotes a Key Executive
Willis Group Holdings plc has officially reorganized from three operating segments into four, and promoted a key executive as part of the changes. The global insurance/reinsurance broker and risk ...