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9 Biggest Myths Commercial vs. Residential Water Leak Detection

This post is part of a series sponsored by The Detection Group. “In today’s environment of online shopping and big-box building supply stores, it’s easy to find equipment options. Follow the path of least resistance and make do. But my …

New York Loosens Commercial Insurance Regulations for Large Insureds

New York State Department of Financial Services announced on Monday that it issued new regulations to implement a recently adopted state law that deregulates most insurance business for large, sophisticated companies. The law exempts insurers from rate filing and form …

Insurance Association Head Says China May Open Auto Market to Foreign Firms

China, the world’s largest auto market, is likely to open its mandatory auto insurance market to foreign companies next year, chairman of the Insurance Association of China said on Wednesday. The 200 billion yuan ($31.53 billion) auto insurance market is …

Mexican Trucks Finally Allowed to Enter U.S. Under NAFTA

The first Mexican long-haul truck bound for the U.S. interior crossed at the international bridge at Laredo, Texas, Friday, carrying electronic equipment destined for suburban Dallas and fulfilling a controversial provision of the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement. Business …

Michigan Campaign Focuses on Commercial Vehicle Drivers

Michigan State Police motor carriers will focus enforcement in the coming week on commercial vehicle moving violations, seat belt use and driver inspections. Operation Safe Driver began Sunday and runs through Oct. 22. The national effort is aimed at reducing …

Virginia County Reports $80.6M in Earthquake Damage

Louisa County is reporting at least $80.6 million in damage from the Aug. 23 earthquake. The Free Lance-Star says the total includes $63.8 million in damage to schools. Louisa County also reported an estimated $14.7 million in damage to private …

Auto Batteries Becoming Hot Targets for Georgia Thieves

Authorities say more than 77 batteries have been stolen from cars, trucks, tractors, forklifts and even golf carts in recent weeks in Macon and Bibb County. Macon police Lt. David Freeland tells The Telegraph of Macon that batteries have become …

The Hartford Names David Carter Senior VP Of Commercial Property Insurance

The Hartford has named David A. Carter senior vice president of property insurance for Commercial Markets. In this newly created position, Carter will report to Douglas G. Elliot, president of Commercial Markets. “In his new role, he will build a …