Insurance Journal

Insurance Journal
December 4, 2017 Issue

National Articles from December 4, 2017

Why Employees Cheat
Drug Repackagers, Compounding Pharmacies Continue to Stress Workers’ Comp Systems
Program Business Sector Revenue Jumps 11.7% from 2014 to 2016: TMPAA
‘Substantial’ Rate Hikes Expected As Re/Insurers’ Results Take a Hit: Swiss Re

Global Commercial Insurance Rates Decrease Again: Marsh
The Competitive Advantage: Who Needs Insurance?
Why Insurance Providers and Security Professionals Should Work Together on Active Shooter Risks
7 Major Pitfalls of High Net Worth Insurance Programs
Declarations
Business Moves
New Markets

West Articles from December 4, 2017

Utah Seeing Increase in Drug-Related Deadly Crashes, Report Shows
Clearsurance: Despite Recent Natural Disasters, Homeowners Fail to Enhance Coverage
California Lawmakers May Limit Liability of Autonomous Carmakers
Federal Investigators Say Fatigue, Poor Safety Cause of Deadly California Bus Crash
Insurtech Startup Debuts with $6M and Proactive Cyber Risk Product
California Fires Will Add to 2017 Insurer Catastrophe Losses, Fitch Says
Small Businesses Want More Self-Service Workers’ Comp Tools: Survey
Las Vegas ZIP Code Has Most Drone Hobbyists in Nation
Additional Runway Incidents at San Francisco Airport Under Investigation
Father and Son in California Sentenced in $400K Workers’ Comp Scheme
People

South Articles from December 4, 2017

Arkansas Insurance Commissioner: Department Has Saved $785K in Personnel Costs
Surplus Lines Premium Up for the Year in Texas
Fewer Opioids Prescribed in Louisiana Following Medicaid Expansion
Texas Officials: At Least 1 Roadway Death per Day Since 2000
Rate Increases Approved for Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association
People

Southeast Articles from December 4, 2017

Workers’ Comp Carrier Guarantee Insurance Declared Insolvent by Florida Regulators
Family of 4 Indicted for $550K Insurance Fraud Scheme in West Virginia
Insurer Says Policy Doesn’t Cover Mississippi Building Collapse
North Carolina Insurers Request 18.7% Increase for Homeowners Insurance
People

Midwest Articles from December 4, 2017

Looman Named Minnesota Commerce Commissioner as Rothman Steps Down
Lincoln, Nebraska, Looking into Using Driverless Vehicles

East Articles from December 4, 2017

Massachusetts SJC Issues Decision in Auto Insurance Dispute
Connecticut Lawmakers Create ‘Insurance Company’ to Help Homeowners
Note to the Insurance Industry: Marijuana Is a Thing
Anderson Appointed as Commissioner of Massachusetts Division of Insurance
Connecticut’s The Hartford Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
People

Insurance JournalDecember 4, 2017 Issue

Why Employees Cheat

Drug Repackagers, Compounding Pharmacies Continue to Stress Workers’ Comp Systems

Program Business Sector Revenue Jumps 11.7% from 2014 to 2016: TMPAA

‘Substantial’ Rate Hikes Expected As Re/Insurers’ Results Take a Hit: Swiss Re

Global Commercial Insurance Rates Decrease Again: Marsh

The Competitive Advantage: Who Needs Insurance?

Why Insurance Providers and Security Professionals Should Work Together on Active Shooter Risks

7 Major Pitfalls of High Net Worth Insurance Programs

Declarations

Business Moves

New Markets

Utah Seeing Increase in Drug-Related Deadly Crashes, Report Shows

Clearsurance: Despite Recent Natural Disasters, Homeowners Fail to Enhance Coverage

California Lawmakers May Limit Liability of Autonomous Carmakers

Federal Investigators Say Fatigue, Poor Safety Cause of Deadly California Bus Crash

Insurtech Startup Debuts with $6M and Proactive Cyber Risk Product

California Fires Will Add to 2017 Insurer Catastrophe Losses, Fitch Says

Small Businesses Want More Self-Service Workers’ Comp Tools: Survey

Las Vegas ZIP Code Has Most Drone Hobbyists in Nation

Additional Runway Incidents at San Francisco Airport Under Investigation

Father and Son in California Sentenced in $400K Workers’ Comp Scheme

People

Arkansas Insurance Commissioner: Department Has Saved $785K in Personnel Costs

Surplus Lines Premium Up for the Year in Texas

Fewer Opioids Prescribed in Louisiana Following Medicaid Expansion

Texas Officials: At Least 1 Roadway Death per Day Since 2000

Rate Increases Approved for Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association

People

Workers’ Comp Carrier Guarantee Insurance Declared Insolvent by Florida Regulators

Family of 4 Indicted for $550K Insurance Fraud Scheme in West Virginia

Insurer Says Policy Doesn’t Cover Mississippi Building Collapse

North Carolina Insurers Request 18.7% Increase for Homeowners Insurance

People

Looman Named Minnesota Commerce Commissioner as Rothman Steps Down

Lincoln, Nebraska, Looking into Using Driverless Vehicles

Massachusetts SJC Issues Decision in Auto Insurance Dispute

Connecticut Lawmakers Create ‘Insurance Company’ to Help Homeowners

Note to the Insurance Industry: Marijuana Is a Thing

Anderson Appointed as Commissioner of Massachusetts Division of Insurance

Connecticut’s The Hartford Recognized for Sustainability Efforts

People

Insurance Journal
December 4, 2017 Issue