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By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com |
June 21, 2011
The U.S. Supreme Court left federal regulation of greenhouse gases firmly in the hands of federal regulators, rather than the courts, with a decision reached on Monday.
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By Caroline McDonald, PropertyCasualty360.com |
June 3, 2011
With the captive insurance industry at a relative crawl over the past few years, an upward trend reported by several domiciles in 2011, including Bermuda, has generated enthusiasm in the captive industry.
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By Staff Writer |
March 21, 2011
While the Obama administration and several conservative organizations oppose climate litigation, feeling that the elected branches are better positioned to provide a sustainable national energy strategy, the U.S. Supreme Court will have its chance to make a mark on the discussion beginning in April.
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
February 7, 2011
Two major insurance brokers announced acquisitions today with Marsh & McLennan Agency acquiring Hampton Roads Bonding and Hub International Ltd. acquiring Knight Insurance Agency, Inc.
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By Chad Hemenway, PropertyCasualty360.com |
December 13, 2010
Corporate America and trial lawyers are anxiously awaiting a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, which has agreed to hear an appeal in a discrimination lawsuit case involving thousands of women seeking class-action status against Wal-Mart.
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By Susanne Sclafane, PropertyCasualty360.com |
November 22, 2010
Even though enterprises large and small are losing the battle against cyber attacks, specialty insurers are expanding coverages triggered by computer privacy breaches as rapidly as new enemies emerge to pursue new targets, experts said here.
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By Caroline McDonald, PropertyCasualty360.com |
June 21, 2010
The financial crisis has put the heat on Bermuda to increase transparency and supervision over captive formations, as the domicile works to attract new middle-market participants to maintain growth despite a soft commercial insurance market.
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By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com |
April 12, 2010
The U.S. Supreme Court has opened the door for plaintiffs to file more class-action lawsuits in a case involving Allstate Insurance Company, ruling that some litigation barred by state law can be brought in federal courts.
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By Daniel Hays |
February 22, 2010
Toyota's recalls will have little impact on the ratings of auto and commercial lines insurers, according to Moody's, but a law firm said directors and officers carriers could face major exposure.
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By Daniel Hays |
February 17, 2010
Toyota's recalls will have little impact on the credit of auto and commercial lines insurers, according to a rating organization, but a law firm said directors and officers carriers could face major exposure.