Insurance Journal

Insurance Journal
September 6, 2016 Issue

National Articles from September 6, 2016

Finding Clues to Spot Violence in the Workplace
AIG, Chubb, XL Group Lead in U.S. Cyber Coverage Market Share: Fitch Ratings
Cyber Insurance in the Wake of PF Chang’s vs Chubb
Demotech on Workers’ Comp: Premiums Up 2.3% in First Half of 2016

Filling the Gap in Contractors Professional and Pollution Liability
Flood Insurance Belongs in the Hands of the Private Market
Why Agency Owners Employ Producers Who Cannot or Will Not Sell
Business Moves
The Future of Climate Change Modeling
Trucking and Self-Driving Trucks
New Markets
Declarations
Trucking Through Cost, Talent, & Regulatory Roadblocks
Consumers Rely Too Much on Homeowners Insurance: Survey

West Articles from September 6, 2016

U.S. Court Approves Clean-Up Deals, Executive Bonuses for Peabody
People – West
Washington Commissioner Fines Pet Insurer for Violating State Laws
Family of Arizona Instructor Killed by Girl with Uzi Sues Gun Range
Study: Bike Helmets Lower Risk of Brain Injuries, Death
California Saw $600M in Workers’ Comp Liens Filed by Convicted Providers
California Commissioner Approves Rate Reductions on State Farm Commercial Policies
Bill Adding Ridesharing Restrictions in Honolulu Becomes Law
Lawyers for Washington Landslide Victims Accuse State of Fraud
Three California Entities Get FEMA Preparedness Awards
Expert Gives Agents C- on Understanding of Cyber Insurance

Southeast Articles from September 6, 2016

People – Southeast
Brown & Brown in Florida Denies EEOC Allegations of Pregnancy Discrimination
Florida Woman Caught Faking Injury in Attempt to Collect Workers’ Comp Payments
State of Emergency Extended for 8 Flood-Ravaged Counties in West Virginia

South Articles from September 6, 2016

Flood Insurance Uptake Low in Louisiana Areas Hit by Mid-August Deluge
Proponents, Opponents Square Off in Challenge to Oklahoma’s Opt-Out

Midwest Articles from September 6, 2016

Missouri Insurance Department Expects Lower Workers’ Comp Insurance Rates
People – Midwest
Illinois, Missouri Handle Problem of Uninsured Drivers Differently
Missouri Again Non-Renews License of Northern Illinois Agency Owner

East Articles from September 6, 2016

Maine Denies Progressive’s Appeal to Raise Premiums for Older Drivers
Allied World Re’s Bender Throws First Pitch at Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees Game
People – East
Massachusetts Hospitals Saw 60% Increase in Medical Errors Last Year
Pennsylvania Law Requiring Rear-Facing Car Seats Takes Effect

Insurance JournalSeptember 6, 2016 Issue

Finding Clues to Spot Violence in the Workplace

AIG, Chubb, XL Group Lead in U.S. Cyber Coverage Market Share: Fitch Ratings

Cyber Insurance in the Wake of PF Chang’s vs Chubb

Demotech on Workers’ Comp: Premiums Up 2.3% in First Half of 2016

Filling the Gap in Contractors Professional and Pollution Liability

Flood Insurance Belongs in the Hands of the Private Market

Why Agency Owners Employ Producers Who Cannot or Will Not Sell

Business Moves

The Future of Climate Change Modeling

Trucking and Self-Driving Trucks

New Markets

Declarations

Trucking Through Cost, Talent, & Regulatory Roadblocks

Consumers Rely Too Much on Homeowners Insurance: Survey

U.S. Court Approves Clean-Up Deals, Executive Bonuses for Peabody

People – West

Washington Commissioner Fines Pet Insurer for Violating State Laws

Family of Arizona Instructor Killed by Girl with Uzi Sues Gun Range

Study: Bike Helmets Lower Risk of Brain Injuries, Death

California Saw $600M in Workers’ Comp Liens Filed by Convicted Providers

California Commissioner Approves Rate Reductions on State Farm Commercial Policies

Bill Adding Ridesharing Restrictions in Honolulu Becomes Law

Lawyers for Washington Landslide Victims Accuse State of Fraud

Three California Entities Get FEMA Preparedness Awards

Expert Gives Agents C- on Understanding of Cyber Insurance

People – Southeast

Brown & Brown in Florida Denies EEOC Allegations of Pregnancy Discrimination

Florida Woman Caught Faking Injury in Attempt to Collect Workers’ Comp Payments

State of Emergency Extended for 8 Flood-Ravaged Counties in West Virginia

Flood Insurance Uptake Low in Louisiana Areas Hit by Mid-August Deluge

Proponents, Opponents Square Off in Challenge to Oklahoma’s Opt-Out

Missouri Insurance Department Expects Lower Workers’ Comp Insurance Rates

People – Midwest

Illinois, Missouri Handle Problem of Uninsured Drivers Differently

Missouri Again Non-Renews License of Northern Illinois Agency Owner

Maine Denies Progressive’s Appeal to Raise Premiums for Older Drivers

Allied World Re’s Bender Throws First Pitch at Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees Game

People – East

Massachusetts Hospitals Saw 60% Increase in Medical Errors Last Year

Pennsylvania Law Requiring Rear-Facing Car Seats Takes Effect

Insurance Journal
September 6, 2016 Issue