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‘We’re Just a Bridge’; Take Responsibility to Protect Yourselves, Says FEMA Chief
Americans must assume more responsibility for protecting themselves from the rising toll of natural disasters, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency warned. "Most people think, 'I see ...
Smokers vs. Kids: Exploring the Impacts of Nicotine Limits for E-Cigs
She tried gums, patches and various electronic cigarettes to quit smoking. What finally worked for Chantel Williams was a small, reusable e-cigarette called Juul that packs a big nicotine punch. "I ...
Argo Shareholder Details Allegations of Excessive Corporate Jet Use
An activist Argo Group shareholder accuses the company of using a corporate jet for 1,500 flights in recent months and questions whether the trips were exclusively for business purposes. So goes the ...
HOVER Raises $25M Series C; 3D Home Improvement Startup Touts P/C Insurance Partners
HOVER, a 3D technology/e-commerce startup that counts insurers among its customers, has raised a $25 million Series C financing round. The San Francisco-based company said its technology platform ...
Marsh Will Begin Rollout of Proof of Insurance Blockchain to U.S. Commercial Clients
Marsh said it will start rolling out its Proof of Insurance Blockchain platform to U.S. commercial clients. Originally launched as a proof of concept last April, Marsh's blockchain-driven Proof of ...
Workplace Injury Claims Keep Dropping With Increase in Older Workers
The number of workplace injury claims continues to decline year after year despite significant changes in workforce demographics that one might think should increase claims frequency, according to a ...
SCOTUS Reinforces Company Power to Arbitrate Disputes
In a decision that could further help companies limit damages in disputes with workers, the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled against a California man who was the victim of an online scam and ...
FTC Pursues Antitrust Suit Against Surescripts, Alleging Electronic Prescription Monopoly
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed an antitrust lawsuit against the health information network Surescripts on Wednesday, accusing them of using illegal means to maintain monopolies over two ...