Victoria Prussen Spears is senior vice president of Meyerowitz Communications Inc., a law firm marketing communications consulting company. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and Brooklyn Law School, Ms. Spears was an attorney at a leading New York City law firm before joining Meyerowitz Communications. She may be contacted at [email protected].
April 25, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Anti-Depressant Prescriptions Found Associated with Increased Total Workers' Compensation Claims Cost and Delayed Return to WorkA study found that concurrent treatment of chronic pain, depression, and/or anxiety and occupational injuries was associated with large increases in total workers' compensation claim cost and delayed return to work.
By Victoria Spears
3 minute read
April 25, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Insurance Coverage Law Center Publishes 'Ride-hailing services highlight new risks'The Insurance Coverage Law Center has published “Ride-hailing services highlight new risks,” originally published by PropertyCasualty360.com, in its Eye on the Experts column.
By Victoria Spears
1 minute read
April 24, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
FEMA Expands Reinsurance Program, Transferring $300 Million in Flood Risk to Capital MarketsFEMA is continuing to engage reinsurance markets to help strengthen the financial framework of the National Flood Insurance Program and promote private sector participation in flood-risk management.
By Victoria Spears
2 minute read
April 24, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Colorado Department of Insurance Approves CannaBOP ProgramThe Colorado Department of Insurance has approved the Cannabis Businessowners Policy program of the American Association of Insurance Services.
By Victoria Spears
2 minute read
April 24, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Former OneAmerica General Counsel Thomas Zurek Joins Schiff Hardin's Insurance & Reinsurance PracticeThomas M. Zurek has joined Schiff Hardin LLP as of counsel in its Insurance and Reinsurance and Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Groups in Chicago.
By Victoria Spears
2 minute read
April 24, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
ProAg to Acquire AmTrust AgProducers Ag Insurance Group, Inc., has agreed to acquire crop managing general agent AmTrust Agriculture Insurance Services.
By Victoria Spears
2 minute read
April 24, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Axon Underwriting Forms Axon ReAxon Underwriting Services LLC, a specialty lines program administrator, has formed Axon Re.
By Victoria Spears
2 minute read
April 24, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Everest Insurance Launches New Lawyers Professional Liability PolicyEverest Insurance has released its new lawyers professional liability policy.
By Victoria Spears
1 minute read
April 24, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Pie Insurance Begins Selling Workers' Comp Policies in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Washington, DCPie Insurance has begun selling workers' compensation insurance to small businesses in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Washington, D.C.
By Victoria Spears
2 minute read
April 23, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
American Society of Safety Professionals Elects New LeadersThe American Society of Safety Professionals has announced its new leaders. All terms begin July 1.
By Victoria Spears
3 minute read