Archive for May 2017

By Mark Hollmer American International Group’s President and CEO Brian Duperreault began his first full day in his new job repudiating the idea of splitting the insurer into pieces and simply returning money back to shareholders. “I recognize the value of the company’s … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal       

By Andrew G. Simpson Salespeople are always alert for “buying signals,” those indications that the customer is ready to say yes. When this happens, the savvy salesperson knows it’s time to stop talking and ask for the order. But salespeople often miss the warning … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal       

By Don Jergler Utah State University has settled a wrongful-death lawsuit with the family of a college student who was killed in August 2013 when he hit a rope tied between two trees known as a “slack line” while riding his bike. Ricky … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal       

By Don Jergler A homeowners association will pay $300,000 to a Keizer family as part of a settlement for banning a motor home from being parked in the family’s driveway. The Statesman Journal reported that Gary, Renee and Khrizma Kuhn agreed to dismiss their … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal       

By Don Jergler Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter says he’s ready to offer assistance to flooding communities in central Idaho. The Idaho Mountain Express reported that Otter visited with residents, emergency management officials and local government representatives Saturday in Hailey. Otter says 31 out … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal       

By Don Jergler Denver, Colo. has proposed a set of rules for businesses that get permits to allow social marijuana use. The Denver Post reported that among the rules presented, businesses owners would have to require customers to sign waivers as they enter, … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal       

By Don Jergler A rare order from a federal judge alerting prosecutors to possible criminal misconduct by Uber or a key executive deepens the turmoil swirling around the ridesharing company at a time when it’s grappling with other legal and image problems. District … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal       

By L.S. Howard The cyber attack that spread rapidly around the globe was stifled when a security researcher disabled a key mechanism used by the worm to spread, but experts said the hackers were likely to return as many computers remain at risk. … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal       

By Stephanie K. Jones Governor Mary Fallin recently named Assistant Attorney General Megan Tilly to serve on the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission, and now a workers’ comp attorney is challenging that appointment. Tilly, of Oklahoma City, was appointed to a six-year term that expires … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal