Inside faceless office buildings scattered around London, a niche corner of the insurance market is keeping hundreds of billions of dollars in commodity trade moving through some of the world’s most dangerous waters. As conflicts rage in the Middle East and Ukraine, shipping goods is becoming increasingly perilous, with the oceans pocked by the highest … Read more
New York is considering asking property and casualty insurers to cover the claims of insolvent taxi insurer American Transit Insurance Co., according to people familiar with the plans. That measure is one of several options under discussion as the state’s Department of Financial Services — which regulates insurers — grapples with mounting financial troubles at … Read more
by RAEONNA JORDAN If you’re a classic Hollywood fan, you might remember Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland’s iconic line: “I know! Let’s put on a show in the old barn!” A few years back, a group of Door County friends did exactly that. Their new improv group, The Knobs, strode onstage at the barn – … Read more
The judge in the case, District Judge Mark Pittman, granted the FDA’s request, canceling an October 15 hearing, and ordering the parties to submit a joint status report on November 21. Drugmakers respond The move was celebrated by the Outsourcing Facilities Association (OFA), which filed the lawsuit. “We believe that this is a fair resolution … Read more
“Building in public” is a common piece of advice for tackling new challenges – whether launching content, starting a business, or setting personal or professional goals – as public commitment fosters accountability and motivation, tapping into the human desire to avoid embarrassment. While this approach can be effective, it ultimately poses its own difficulties; for example, … Read more
