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Current News & Analysis
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A Solar Impulse Takes Flight
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The solar-powered craft is flying across the country. And insurance is there to help make it happen.
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Risky Countries
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Risk managers need to drill down into overseas political issues to determine the potential impact on their supply chain risks and company operations.
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Broker M&As Lead in Insurance Industry
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While the numbers of mergers and acquisitions of U.S. brokerages were down slightly in 2012 from 2011, they are still at record high levels.
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Archived Stories
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Brokers Facing Sandy Lawsuits
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Companies whose claims were rejected by insurance are sometimes filing negligence claims against their brokers.
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Moore Tornado Spins Horse Industry into Crisis
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The deadly path of the May 20 twister cut deeply into the heart of the horse industry in the region, placing a heavy burden on equine insurers.
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Prioritizing Dangerous Structures
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In the wake of a recent bridge collapse, public sector risk managers are under even more pressure to assess and mitigate exposures due to an extensive list of deficient bridges and a lack of public funding.
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E&S on the Upswing
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E&S premiums grew nearly 11 percent last year, but the big news may be a push by Berkshire Hathaway into the space.
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SEC Addresses Facebook, Twitter Use
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Corporations must have protocols in place to vet social media postings for accuracy.
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Alarming Hospital Behavior
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Alarm fatigue -- when hospital workers ignore or shut off patient alarms -- is becoming more costly for patients, hospitals and insurers.
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Insurers Optimistic about Growth
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Global expansion, enhancing product offerings and strengthening distribution models are key initiatives.
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Focusing on Risk Management
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Board directors are increasingly asking for more evaluation of strategic risk exposures.
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Oklahoma Reckoning Underway
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U.S. weather patterns are growing increasingly volatile and destructive -- and exponentially more costly. The harsh truth is that there's no sign of improvement in the near future.
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Broadening the Risk, Increasing the Yield
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Special purchase insurers are skyrocketing in popularity because of attractive pricing for purchasers and higher yields for investors.
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Companies Lack Supply Chain Visibility
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More clarity into the supply-chain network below Tier-1 suppliers, lets organizations understand their exposures and allows them to better mitigate those risks.
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Legal Spotlight: May 2013
A roundup of legal decisions impacting the industry.
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