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Global Regulatory and Tax Changes To Affect Multinational Companies
July 21, 2010
Senior executives and risk managers of global companies are increasingly vigilant of regulations around insurance requirements, premium taxes, and insurance compliance, as they str... >>
Survey Shows Employers Expect Higher Health Care Costs in 2011
July 15, 2010
In light of the U.S. health care reform law passed earlier this year, many companies expect higher health care costs resulting from mandates that take effect with the 2011 plan yea... >>
Violence in Mexico Increases
July 09, 2010
Violence related to Mexico's battle against organized crime and drug traffickers continues to escalate, with the most recent attacks aimed at disrupting the municipal elections wit... >>
 Terrorism Risk Management Costs Decline as Federal Reinsurance Backstop Continues To Stabilize Insurance Market
July 06, 2010
Despite a changing and uncertain marketplace, U.S. terrorism insurance take-up rates continued to climb in 2009 as companies of all sizes and across all industries continued to pur... >>
Market Development Relating to Deepwater Horizon Event
July 02, 2010
The April 20, 2010, fire and explosion of the Deepwater Horizon Offshore Drilling Unit and the ensuing oil discharge (the "Deepwater Event") has caused significant damage along the... >>
U.S. National Flood Insurance Program Reinstated Through Sept. 30, 2010
July 01, 2010
The U.S. Congress reinstated the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) last night, ending a period of hiatus. The bill is retroactive to June 1, the day the program was halted, ... >>
Hurricane Alex Projected To Make Landfall This Week
June 30, 2010
Tropical Storm Alex, the first named storm of the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season, is projected to reach Category 2 status (sustained winds around 110 miles per hour) before making ... >>
Severe Floods Cause Damage in Southeast France
June 25, 2010
Torrential rains triggered severe flash flooding in southeastern France last week, causing deaths, widespread property damage, electric and transportation disruption, and massive e... >>
Pharmaceutical Companies May Be Held Liable for Chemicals Found in Water Supplies
June 17, 2010
Pharmaceutical companies face an evolving risk of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCP) in ground and drinking water supplies. >>
Largest-Ever Punitive Damages Award in Employment Practices Case Highlights Need for Liability Insurance
June 14, 2010
A recent ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, in which the court awarded $250 million in punitive damages in an employment practices liability (... >>
Thailand Enacts Stricter Fire Regulations
June 09, 2010
Thailand's Ministry of Industry enacted a new fire regulation with more stringent fire protection system requirements on moderate- and high- risk factories. >>
Experts Forecast Active 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season
June 03, 2010
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently forecasted an "active to extremely active" 2010 Atlantic hurricane season, projecting a 70 percent probability o... >>
Philippine Insurance Commission Proposes Universal Coverage for Natural Disaster Property Damages
June 02, 2010
The Insurance Commission of the Philippines proposed a universal insurance plan to provide protection against property losses caused by natural disasters. >>
U.S. National Flood Insurance Program Expires
June 01, 2010
The U.S. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) expired on May 31, after a brief extension in April. >>
U.S. National Flood Insurance Program Likely to Expire May 31
May 28, 2010
The U.S. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will likely expire on May 31, after a brief extension in April. A lapse in NFIP means new policies cannot be put into effect &mda... >>
Gulf of Mexico Oil Release May Affect Property, Machinery
May 27, 2010
The millions of gallons of crude oil that have been released in the Gulf of Mexico may have potential property and machinery risk implications. >>
Marsh CEO: Insurance Industry Needs Differentiation, Innovation
May 25, 2010
Marsh chairman and CEO Dan Glaser described the multiple challenges facing the risk management and insurance communities in a speech to insurance industry leaders at InsideScope 20... >>
Political Unrest Continues in Thailand
May 20, 2010
Political unrest continues in some areas of Thailand, although the Thai government declared it was back in control. >>
Obama To Push For Overhaul of Mine Safety Regulations
May 14, 2010
In the wake of recent U.S. mine explosions, President Obama ordered an overhaul of mine safety regulations and called for steps to streamline the process of identifying mines with ... >>
Oil Release in Gulf of Mexico May Have Supply Chain, Environmental Impact
May 13, 2010
More than 200,000 gallons of oil have been released daily into the Gulf of Mexico, following the offshore oil drilling rig explosion on April 20. >>
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