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California Burnin’ — a Warning Against One-Party Rule: Opinion
“California, folks, is America fast forward.” Thus said Governor Gavin Newsom, hoarsely, amid brown smoke at the North Complex Fire on Sept. 11. “What we’re experiencing right here is coming to a community all across the United States of America …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 1:54 PM |
Coronavirus Safety: U.S. Behind Global Rivals in Protecting Meat Plant Workers
The U.S. government is falling behind global rivals when it comes to protecting meatpacking workers from Covid-19 infections, even though the nation’s plants were among the first to confront rampant cases across factories. In Germany, the government is ready to …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 1:35 PM |
Three Suffer Minor Injuries When New York City Subway Hits Debris and Derails
Three passengers suffered minor injuries Sunday when a New York City subway train derailed after hitting construction debris that had been thrown onto the tracks, authorities said. The derailment happened at about 8:15 a.m. at the 14th Street and Eighth …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 1:33 PM |
Davies Acquires Massachusetts’ TriPlus Service in North American Expansion
Davies, a specialist professional services and technology business, has acquired TriPlus Service Inc, a long-term care insurance third party administrator (TPA) based in Massachusetts. TriPlus provides its long-term care carrier clients with claims and policy administration management solutions as well …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 1:27 PM |
UK Seeks to Reform How Motor, Home Insurers Treat Loyal Customers
The Financial Conduct Authority has set its sights on revamping the UK motor and home insurance marketplace to help customers, especially loyal policyholders, save money. The FCA is proposing reforms of these markets that it says will “enhance competition, ensure …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 12:55 PM |
2 Cruise Lines Submit 74 Safety Steps to Convince CDC to Lift No-Sail Order
A panel set up by Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. said on Monday it had submitted a report to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) detailing health and safety protocols, hoping to set …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 11:33 AM |
COVID-19 Vaccine Makers Expect EU Liability Shield for Unexpected Side-Effects
Vaccine makers will be indemnified in Europe if their COVID-19 shots cause unexpected side-effects, an industry official said on Tuesday, as nearly 40 firms pursue talks on possible authorisation for shots in development. The European Commission has confidential liability clauses …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 11:25 AM |
Banks, Insurers Await ‘Brexit Dividend’ of ‘British-Style’ Regulation
Britain will adopt tough but less bureaucratic financial rules after Brexit, starting with simpler regulation of small banks, Bank of England Deputy Governor Sam Woods said on Tuesday. Britain will soon unveil new legislation for regulating the City of London, …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 11:16 AM |
Insurance Advisory Organization’s Pandemic Endorsement Approved by 6 States
AAIS (the American Association of Insurance Services) has received approval from six state insurance departments for its health-emergency policy endorsement, clarifying coverage and cancellation provisions in the wake of COVID-19. To date, the endorsement has been approved in Arkansas, Arizona, …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 6:00 AM |
Minnesota Warns of Possible Health Care Patient, Donor Data Breach
Patients and donors to at least four different health care providers in Minnesota are being notified that their personal information may have been compromised. The potential data breach involves hundreds of thousands of patients and donors at Children’s Minnesota, Allina …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 5:31 AM |
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