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New Jersey Manufacturer Cited for Safety Lapse After Employee Amputation
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited BWay Corp., doing business as Mauser Packaging Solutions, for workplace safety and health hazards after an employee suffered an amputation on Sept. 26, 2019, at the Lawrence …
POSTED APRIL 03, 2020 2:36 PM |
Why Artificial Intelligence Is Not the Answer for All Businesses
The temptation for businesses to use artificial intelligence and other technology to improve performance, drive down labor costs, and better the bottom line is understandable. But before they pursue automation that could put the jobs of human employees at risk, …
POSTED APRIL 03, 2020 2:00 PM |
A Coronavirus Outbreak Among Farm Workers Would Be Catastrophic: Viewpoint
There is no evidence that Covid-19 has been transmitted by food or food packaging, according to U.S. federal health agencies. How the virus fares among food workers may be a different story. By law, food manufacturers must prevent anyone who …
POSTED APRIL 03, 2020 1:25 PM |
Glyphosate Settlement Talks Delayed by Coronavirus, Bayer Reports
Talks between Bayer AG and plaintiff lawyers to settle claims that the German company’s glyphosate-based weedkillers cause cancer have been slowed by the coronavirus pandemic, Bayer’s Chief Executive told daily Handelsblatt. “This is about currently not being able to meet …
POSTED APRIL 03, 2020 12:26 PM |
Greenlight Re Decides Against Sale After Completing Strategic Review
Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd., the Cayman Islands-headquartered reinsurer, announced it has decided to continue with its existing business plan after completing a strategic review of transaction alternatives. Following a recommendation made by a special committee composed of independent directors, the …
POSTED APRIL 03, 2020 12:23 PM |
Gig Workers Seeking Coronavirus Unemployment Insurance Frustrated
Uber and Lyft drivers are hitting a wall in their efforts to apply for the coronavirus jobless benefits promised by Congress as state agencies say they are not ready to handle a class of workers who are totally new to …
POSTED APRIL 03, 2020 12:13 PM |
This Insurance Would Have Helped in Coronavirus Crisis But Nobody Bought It
Like everyone else, Peter Lacovara is coping with COVID-19, working at home to limit contagion to the coronavirus and stay healthy. He’s also plugging away trying to keep businesses healthy, as well. In his role as a senior vice president …
POSTED APRIL 03, 2020 12:05 PM |
Munich Re Specialty Group Appoints Boo from Ironshore as Head of Asia
Munich Re Specialty Group (MRSG) has appointed Hui Yun Boo as head of Asia, effective April 3, 2020. Boo will be based in the firm’s Singapore office and will lead Munich Re Syndicate offices throughout the Asia region. Boo has …
POSTED APRIL 03, 2020 11:51 AM |
Disaster Declaration Sought; Stay-Home Order Underway in Maine
Maine Governor Janet Mills requested a federal disaster declaration Wednesday as the state recorded two more COVID-19 deaths, dozens more people tested positive, and the start of a “stay-at-home” order neared. If approved, the declaration would open the door to …
POSTED APRIL 03, 2020 11:50 AM |
Massachusetts’ Sayata Labs Announces Two New Hires
Sayata Labs has announced two new hires to boost its on-the-ground capabilities. Valorie Owens will serve as U.S. business development manager, and Ben Goldfien will serve as insurance operations manager. They will both report to recent hire and former Beazley …
POSTED APRIL 03, 2020 11:47 AM |
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