Loss Control

A preliminary version of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2010 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries shows 4,547 fatal work injuries in the U.S. last year, slightly less than in 2009.

Despite a broad consensus among insurers that climate change will have an impact on extreme weather events, few companies can outline their plan to manage the risks and opportunities associated with the risk, according to a report on a National Association of Insurance Commissioners survey.

Following Hurricane Irene, two of the big three hurricane modelers released insured loss estimates, and the gap between them could potentially fit another Hurricane Irene-type event.

Following Hurricane Irene, two of the big three hurricane modelers released insured loss estimates, and the gap between them could potentially fit another Hurricane Irene-type event.

With modern society's ubiquitous reliance on the electrical grid, a severe solar storm can wreak havoc on the electric power supply and trigger losses from business interruption and damaged physical assets.

A fire, hazardous chemical spill or bomb within a building obviously would necessitate immediate evacuation to a safe location outside the building. So having a solid, rehearsed plan in place could mean the difference between life and death. Here are critical tips to getting it right.

New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, accused of being missing in action during a mega snowstorm last winter, was under a microscope before, during and after Hurricane Irene. And clearly he was determined to get it right this time.

New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, accused of being missing in action during a mega snowstorm last winter, was under a microscope before, during and after Hurricane Irene. And clearly he was determined to get it right this time.