Category: Insurance News

(Westlake Village, CA – Insurance News 360) – The 2018 U.S. Business Wireless Satisfaction Study, conducted by J.D. Power, has revealed that having a dedicated customer service representative is very important to business wireless customers, and helps the companies rank higher for customer satisfaction than those that have just a general help line.    Each…

(London, UK – Insurance News 360)- John Neal has joined Lloyd’s with more than three decades of work experience in the industry. He was mot recently Group CEO of QBE Insurnace Group. Bruce Carnegie-Brown, Chairman of Lloyd’s issued this statement: “On behalf of the Lloyd’s market, I am delighted to welcome John to Lloyd’s. He…

(Washington, DC – Insurance News 360) – The number of fatalities on America’s roadways is down, after two years of increases, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In 2017, 37,133 people died in motor vehicle crashes, a decrease of almost 2 percent from 2016. Also, the NHTSA notes that figures for the first…

(Westlake Village, CA – Insurance News 360) – The JD Power 2018 U.S. Life Insurance Study showed that insurers, including those who offer multiple lines of insurance, have seen an increase in customer satisfaction, although the life insurance industry in total declined significantly. Multi-line property and casualty-focused insurers, and retirement-focused institutions had an average higher…

(Washington, D.C. – Insurance News 360) – On October 11, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced $2.34 billion in grants to improve access to HIV/AIDS medications and care for patients. The funding comes through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and is intended to provide support to a system of medical…

(Washington, D.C. – Insurance News 360) – On Oct. 15, Health and Human Services (HHS) Director  Alex Azar issued  a statement regarding drug companies’ announcement that they would begin providing access to greater amounts of information about drug pricing. This is Azar’s statement. “Patient empowerment and transparency are at the core of the President’s drug-pricing…

(Arlington, VA – Insurance News 360) – On October 2, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced that the 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback model, equipped with optional curve-adaptive headlights, is qualified for the 2018 Top Safety Pick. This model will replace the Corolla iM hatchback. The sedan has not been redesigned and these ratings do…

(Milwaukee, WI – Insurance News 360) – To ensure that restaurants in Wisconsin comply with federal wage laws, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is running an education and enforcement initiative several areas. The project will offer compliance assistance tools and education to employers and industry stakeholders. Those efforts will be…

(Washington, DC – Insurance News 360) – On Oct. 11, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a two year, $1.9 million contract for pilot projects targeting apprenticeships for youths and adults with disabilities, created by the Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (DEP). Social Policy Research Associates will use the two year contract…

(Washington, WA – Insurance News 360) – On Oct. 10, National Association of Realtors President Elizabeth Mendenhall released a statement on the passage of S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. “America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 ensures the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can continue providing vital economic and environmental services to property…