All North America articles – Page 21
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Online onlyWidespread datacenter expansions planned by European companies: Study
Disaster recovery initiatives were cited as the leading reason for expansions
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Online onlySafeco expects $35m in California wildfire losses
The estimated loss includes $5m in commercial property claims
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Online onlyInterest in healthy worker programmes grows: Survey
Survey finds 46% of employers currently offer financial incentives for healthy behavior, number expected to grow to 70% by 2009
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Online onlyDHS publishes list of notifiable chemicals
The Department of Homeland Security has released a list of chemicals that will be subject to preliminary screening based on their human health consequences
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Aon offers litigation preparedness solution
The software for litigation preparedness and IT risk consulting is designed to facilitate records retention and preservation orders
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Online onlyCalifornia wildfires could cost $1.6bn: Aon
Expected losses for insurers between $1.2bn and $1.6bn: Aon Impact Forecasting
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Online onlyBP to pay record fine for air violations: EPA
BP has been fined over $60m and will spend approximately $400m on upgrades following environmental violations in Texas and Alaska
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Carvill issues update on California wildfires
There is little or no precipitation on the horizon for Southern California for at least another seven days
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OSHA issues new combustible dust instruction
Instruction details OSHA policies and procedures for inspecting workplaces that handle combustible dusts
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Online onlyCalifornian firestorms claims may reach $500m
1991 Oakland Hills fire remains at this point the most destructive single brushfire in California history
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Online onlyCIAB: Soft market spreads to coastal properties
A survey by the Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers finds the soft market continues for commercial property/casualty lines
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Online onlyHouse labor committee passes legislation to end sex discrimination
Employment Non-Discrimination Act approved by a vote of 27 to 21
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Aon Risk Services appointment boosts New England region
John Willett appointed MD at firms Boston office
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Online onlyDecline in nonfatal workplace injuries continues in 2006
The rate in 2006 was the lowest since the workplace injuries and illnesses survey was first conducted in 1972
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River Place II forms captive insurer in New York
Captive will insure a large residential project in midtown Manhattan
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Online onlyMajor gaps in U.S. pandemic preparedness: Report
Report identifies gaps in U.S. preparedness for treating and caring for children during a possible pandemic flu outbreak
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MSHA warns miners of hazards due to cold weather
The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) warns miners and mine operators about hazards due to colder weather
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Online onlyUS Treasury calls for input on regulatory review
Requests public input as it prepares steps to keep US markets from losing ground in global economy
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Online onlyEPA declares $4.6bn clean air settlement
American utility company agrees to cut air pollutants, pay $15m penalty and spend $60m to mitigate emissions
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Online onlyPolicyholders benefit from TRIA: Research
New report finds businesses are better protected with the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act in place
