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A Snohomish, Washington-based roofing company is facing more than $300,000 in state fines after a worker fell from a two-story home and was hospitalized. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries cited Asset Roofing & Guttering Inc. after inspectors …

A federal judge dismissed Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit against the WNBA, but said her litigation against the Las Vegas Aces over alleged mistreatment because of her pregnancy could continue. Hamby filed the suit in August that alleged …

By Allen Laman Parametric insurance experts don’t see the coverage replacing traditional insurance. But how are the specialized products currently used–and how could their adoption expand in the future? Ten East Carolina students researched, organized, and led a presentation that …

By Jahna Jacobson Driver overconfidence is leading to risky behavior. Nationwide’s latest driver survey found 20% of drivers text while driving, 15% use social media, 13% watch videos, and 11% read or write emails. Half of all drivers admit to …

As consumers embark on a non-stop quest to find those perfect, Instagram-able moments, wineries and breweries are responding. Today, beer and wine tourists can step out of the taproom and sip Chardonnay by the pool, listen to live music, and …

Last month’s column discussed the reasons to perpetuate a firm, the four common techniques to transfer ownership, pros and cons, and some options for internal perpetuation. This month we conclude with the remaining most popular options used by insurance agencies. …

By Elizabeth Blosfield As cyber insurance rates have begun to stabilize, insurance carriers are seeking more diversification to fuel their underwriting and growth strategies, according to panelists at this year’s PLUS Cyber Symposium in New York City. “They’re seeking diversification …

By Andrew G. Simpson Dog and other pet owners and insurers in New York are now exposed to increased risk of liability in the wake of a Court of Appeals ruling that allows an injured party to bring an ordinary …

Technology is playing a bigger role in entertainment than ever before. Today’s film and television industry is becoming more digitized in production, in particular, with physical risks being replaced by digital risks. “We’re seeing technology increasingly play a more important …

Too many insurance agents lose out on lucrative opportunities by quoting only half of the business available to them. For the typical new agency owner, focusing on personal lines makes sense because it’s easier and more familiar. However, ignoring the …