LineSlip Solutions Inc. LINESLIP RISK MANAGEMENT Sometimes it can lead people to unexpected destinations if you are looking for the solution to a problem. Such was the case with Leo Bernstein, co-founder and CEO of LineSlip Solutions Inc. in New York. The former investment manager continued to build a real estate business, where his responsibilities included insurance oversight. "I found …
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Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. SEDGWICK GLOBAL INTAKE SOLUTIONS Nearly two years ago, Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. realized that the needs of its global customers had come together in a perfect storm. Customers with global operations wanted three things: a consistent claim experience regardless of their location or type of claim; a multilingual reporting capability; and the integration of …
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Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. REMOTE COOPERATION FUNCTION FOR ZURICH RISK ADVISOR The function for remote cooperation in the Zurich Risk Advisor was not a reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the tool saw growing interest and demand as site visits and inspections became increasingly difficult among pandemics. "The thought process was about making us more flexible and responsive and to …
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Valuable assets are those that have a value above the norm. They may be particularly appreciated by you for sentimental reasons, or they may actually be more valuable than ordinary household possessions. They can be jewelry, art, rare books or simply unique things that are collected during the trip. Most homeowners' insurances provide limited coverage for these specialty items. Bogle …
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A worker who was terminated after submitting compensation to workers in part due to stress can proceed with his claim that his application was retaliation. In Sood v Tempur Sealy International Inc., the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina ruled on Monday that the employee could continue his retaliation for filing a claim for workers and …
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An aeronautical company did not improperly protect a machine that crushed an operator's finger, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission held Monday in a unanimous decision. In Secretary of Labor v. Aerospace Testing Alliance the entire Commission returned an administrative judge's holding and the citation of $ 6300. while driving a power shear in a metal shop at an …
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A measure to extend the national flood insurance program until September 30, 2021 was adopted by the US House of Representatives on Tuesday as part of a broader state funding law. The House voted 359 to 57 in favor of the financing measure, which must now be approved by the Senate. The NFIP will currently expire in a week on …
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A state court in Delaware ruled Tuesday that Chubb Ltd. units are required to replace Rite Aid Corp. for defense costs in connection with multi-district disputes. Camp Hill, Pennsylvania-based Rite Aid units have been sued in more than 1,143 lawsuits by state entities, third-party medical payers and individuals seeking reimbursement for costs incurred as a result of its distribution of …
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General Motors LLC has filed a lawsuit against one of its former board members, a former union official, whom it accuses of participating in two "widespread and protracted criminal systems." International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, served as a GM board member from August 2014 to December 2017, according to the complaint filed September 14 …
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(Reuters) – The US Department of Justice unveiled a bill on Wednesday aimed at reforming the legal immunity of Internet companies and following up on President Donald Trump's earlier this year bid to crack down on tech giants. The proposal aims to limit section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which offers major technical platforms such as Alphabet's Google LLC …
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