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How Do Employers Avoid Liability With Legalized Marijuana?
Following the lead of a pioneering few, more states around the country are warming up to the idea of legalizing marijuana use for medical or recreational purposes, or both. But with legalized pot ...
U.S. and Canada to Unveil Joint Oil Train Safety Regulations
Canada's transport minister was to be in Washington on May 1 for a joint announcement with her U.S. counterpart aimed at harmonizing safety regulations on shipping crude oil by rail, a politically ...
PCI, NAMIC, AIA Urge Congress to Protect State-Based Insurance Regulatory Process
The Property Casualty Insurers Association, the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies and the American Insurance Association are calling for Congress to ensure state-based insurance ...
Swiss Re CFO: Regulators Should Keep Cat Bonds From Risky Repackaging
Swiss Re AG, Europe's second-biggest reinsurer, said regulators should prevent catastrophe bonds from being repackaged like subprime mortgages. "It's important for traditional players like us and ...
Zurich Insurance Backs Global Approach to Boost Cyber Security
Oversight that transcends national boundaries is necessary to strengthen cyber security beyond current, outdated policies maintained by individual governments, a new Zurich Insurance ...
Global Regulators’ Influence Over U.S. Insurance Policy Criticized
A member of the U.S. panel charged with preventing another financial crisis said he's concerned that global regulators have too much sway over American policy, especially on insurance. "International ...
Proposed IRS Rules Could Threaten Paulson, Highbridge Bermuda Ventures
Investment vehicles set up by Paulson & Co. and Highbridge Capital Management in tax-friendly Bermuda may be under threat from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. The IRS, in proposed rules ...
Bird Flu Could be ‘Catastrophe’ For Turkey and Egg Industries
Deadly bird flu swelled in the poultry industry in Minnesota and neighboring Wisconsin amid speculation that winds may be carrying virus particles into facilities housing turkeys and chickens. "This ...