Loss Control

After reviewing a fatal accident that occurred more than a year ago, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for a nationwide ban on the non-emergency use of personal-electronic devices while driving.

After reviewing a fatal accident that occurred more than a year ago, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for a nationwide ban on the non-emergency use of personal-electronic devices while driving.

Willis Capital Markets & Advisory, part of insurance broker Willis Group Holdings, announced that it has structured and placed a $200 million catastrophe bond transaction for the State Compensation Insurance Fund, the largest writer of workers compensation business in California.

Willis Capital Markets & Advisory, part of insurance broker Willis Group Holdings, announced that it has structured and placed a $200 million catastrophe bond transaction for the State Compensation Insurance Fund, the largest writer of workers compensation business in California.

After taking into account estimated Thailand-flood losses at Swiss Re and Munich Re, Moodys Investors Service says it expects the event to meaningfully hit the reinsurance industrys fourth-quarter results, but notes that it should also add to the current momentum for price hardening.

After taking into account estimated Thailand-flood losses at Swiss Re and Munich Re, Moodys Investors Service says it expects the event to meaningfully hit the reinsurance industrys fourth-quarter results, but notes that it should also add to the current momentum for price hardening.

Yesterday, while walking along the beautiful Hudson River in Hoboken, N.J., I couldnt help but reflect on my 11 years working for National Underwriter. In fact, my anniversary falls next week. The view here, just a short walk from our office, is one of the best in the world.

Claims professionals report their cases are closing faster, printing and mailing costs are eliminated and expenses associated with preparing an arbitration filing have been reduced through web-based subrogation.