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Political violence map shows 44% of countries vulnerable to terrorism: Aon

Forty-four percent of countries have an identifiable risk of terrorist attack, according to Aon P.L.C.'s 10th annual terrorism and political violence map.


Bangladesh factory collapse puts company brand reputations at risk

The recent collapse of a Bangladesh clothing factory complex that killed more than 1,100 has brought new attention to supply chain risks associated with Western companies outsourcing production to low-wage countries, including risks to their…

SPECIALTY RISKS

Hannover Re to reinsure German energy savings warranties

Hannover Rück S.E. has launched an energy-saving warranty insurance product for industrial enterprises in Germany.


States grapple with cyber security challenges as threats escalate

States are struggling with many of the same challenges that face their business counterparts in the private sector when it comes to cyber security. The risks associated with cyber security are illustrated by a situation that occurred in South…

BENEFITS MANAGEMENT

Future health care to cost 2013 retirees $220,000: Fidelity estimate

A 65-year-old couple retiring in 2013 without employer-provided retiree health insurance will need about $220,000 to pay future medical-related expenses, Fidelity Investments said in an analysis released Thursday.


Health care reform law will enable subsidies, may slash COBRA usage

The need for the COBRA safety net is expected to shrink dramatically next year when the health care reform law will enable many COBRA beneficiaries to buy federally subsidized health coverage through public insurance exchanges.

BROKERS & INSURERS

S&P cuts Berkshire Hathaway rating one notch to 'AA'

(Reuters) — Credit-rating agency Standard & Poor's Corp. cut its rating on Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the insurance and industrial conglomerate controlled by billionaire investor Warren Buffett, one notch.


Takaful insurance capacity increases with demand

Increased demand for Sharia-compliant insurance coverage for large and medium-size commercial risks has prompted the launch of a managing general agent in London and likely will lead to more insurers offering Sharia-compliant products, experts say.

MID-MARKET EXECUTIVE

Reputational risks rising, but mitigation lags: Webinar panelists

Although reputational risks are becoming a front-of-mind concern for corporate executives, implementing strategies to minimize those risks is lagging, experts say.


Small, midsize businesses need expanded cyber security protection

The recent cyber attack on the daily deals website Living-Social.com demonstrates the vulnerability of online business operations, Internet security experts say.

WORKERS COMP

Workers comp combined ratio, premiums improve in 2012: NCCI leader

ORLANDO, Fla. — The state of the workers compensation insurance market is “encouraging,” with the line's combined ratio improving by 6 percentage points and premium volume up 9% in 2012, NCCI Holdings Inc. said Thursday.


Fla. workers compensation case could lead to higher costs

Insurers and employers are awaiting a rehearing on whether Florida's limit on temporary workers compensation benefits is unconstitutional, arguing that an earlier ruling could raise the state's comp system costs by $65 million a year.

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