Parliamentary debate on no win no fee an “utter disgrace”

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has criticised the lack of parliamentary time allowed to discuss no-win, no-fee proposals in the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill, during report stage.

Companies Turn to Improving Employee Health to Lower Insurance Cost

Saturday, October 29th, 2011

In an effort to tame rising health insurance costs for employees, companies are giving workers the option to work toward improving their own health. Some employers are now asking workers to provide a blood sample or reveal details about their health habits if they are interested in lowering their rates for 2012. Workers Can ...

NYT: Wal-Mart Cutting Some Health Benefits

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Wal-Mart Cuts Some Health Care Benefits After trying to mollify its critics in recent years by offering better health care benefits to its employees, Wal-Mart is substantially rolling back coverage for part-time workers and significantly raising premiums for many full-time staff (Greenhouse and Abelson, 10/20).

The Nine Greatest Places in the United States to Ride Your Motorcycle

Friday, October 14th, 2011

I’ve ridden all around the country, and I tend to prefer the Midwest for the all-round combination of scenery and the rugged landscape, but these destinations have their own special thrills to offer and come highly recommended. 9. The Tail of the Dragon, this stretch of US 129 is the ...

NU/AA&B Commercial Agency Awards for Excellence Kick Off with Bartlett & Co.

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

In a globe-straddling twist on the family-owned regional agency, U.K.-owned Bartlett & Co. Inc., operated by second- and third-generation insurance professionals, combines a unique international footprint, a focus on niche markets and innovative promotional strategies to create a formidable and fast-growing business that’s more than equal to the task of ...