A survey of poultry workers in western North Carolina reveals high rates of injuries, as well as significant differences among poultry companies in numbers of injuries and how workers view company emphasis on safety. The survey was conducted by researchers …
The U.S. Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a partnership with the state of Wisconsin, six foundries, and four unions to reduce ergonomic injuries. OSHA health and safety partnerships are part of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine …
ADP Claims Services Group announced that its new ClaimsFlo Salvage Network, a single, integrated connection that routes salvage-management messages between a carrier’s claims system and the management systems of major salvors, has facilitated more than 6,500 transactions since its inception …
Guy Carpenter & Company, Inc. has introduced i-aXs catastrophe mapping, an online tool that enables clients to assess specific properties at a potential risk of loss in areas impacted by catastrophes, specifically Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The web application uses …
The Louisiana Department of Labor announced that those affected by Hurricane Rita have until Nov. 30 to file for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Because of the widespread devastation to homes and businesses in southwestern Louisiana, individuals will have additional time to …
Westfield Insurance has named Scott Jurek senior executive, claims field operations, Western division. Jurek helps set and execute the claims strategy for Westfield Insurance while working collaboratively with business partners in commercial lines, personal lines and agribusiness to bring value …
New York Gov. George E. Pataki has signed into law legislation that increases the civil liability for the owners of dogs that cause serious personal injury. The law also provides an incentive to help victims of these attacks receive restitution. …
Munich Re has issued a report on the impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the insurance industry. The world’s largest reinsurer said it “estimates total insured market losses at up to US$ 40 billion,” and has raised its own …
The U.K.’s Brit Insurance Holdings PLC announced that it has preliminarily estimated its combined loss claims from Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans Flood and Rita at 145 million pounds ($256 million). “This comprises 125 million pounds ($220.8 million) for Katrina/NOF …
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services announced that it has affirmed its “BBB+” counterparty credit and senior debt ratings and “BBB” subordinated debt rating on Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. S&P also affirmed its “A” counterparty credit and financial strength ratings …