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Florida Judge Approves Deal for Heritage to Assume Sunshine State Policies
A Florida judge has signed off on a plan by regulators to allow a failed Florida property insurer's policyholders to be assumed by another company, although policyholders will retain the option to ...
Sick Dogs and Pigs: U.S. Congressional Hearing to Focus on China Food Safety
Incidents ranging from Chinese dog treats pulled from U.S. pet stores to the virus that has killed millions of American piglets has raised concerns about the safety of food and feed imports from ...
GAO Report: U.S. Industrial Sites Challenged to Secure ‘Dirty Bomb’ Material
The United States faces "challenges" in trying to secure radiological equipment used in a range of industries that could become part of a "dirty bomb" used in an attack, the Government Accountability ...
Leaders in Worker Payroll Hikes: Temps, Truckers in Top Ranks
If you hope to get a raise that finally feels like one, it helps to work in the right industry. Historically, at this stage in the economy's recovery, pay would be rising in most sectors. But five ...
House TRIA Draft Boosts Event Trigger, Deductibles; Formal Intro Likely This Week
The formal introduction and markup of proposed House legislation to renew the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) is expected the week of June 16, giving the industry hope something will move toward ...
USAA Building Service Center in Tampa with State, County Help
Insurance and financial service giant USAA has broken ground on a 420,000 square-foot Tampa headquarters for its client services employees that officials say will bring 1,200 new jobs to the area. ...
Texas Moves Forward in Becoming an NCCI State
In late March 2014, Texas Insurance Commissioner Julia Rathgeber approved a staff petition to adopt the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) Basic Manual, with Texas exceptions, as well ...Financial Firms Fear Hensarling May Fill Gap Left by Cantor’s Exit
Wall Street could count on Eric Cantor to take its side in the U.S. Congress. It won't have the same luck with a top lawmaker in line to replace him. House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb ...