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Why many businesses skip 'terrorism insurance'
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Apr 26, 2013
Four in ten businesses choose to skip extra insurance for acts of terrorism, why?
Tips on homeowners insurance in severe weather country
Paddy Hirsch Sep 5, 2012
If you live in a state that suffers from severe weather, finding good homeowners insurance is getting more difficult as weather patterns grow more extreme. So what do you do if the insurance company drops you?
Crop failed? There's insurance for that
Adriene Hill Aug 3, 2012
Even in severe drought, farmers who grow commodity crops such as corn and soybeans are significantly protected by insurance they buy from private insurers. The ultimate insurer in a disastrous year? Taxpayers.
To stand or sit at work?
Karen Burkett Jul 9, 2012
More officer workers are choosing to stand instead of sit at work. The trend may mean better focus and even a longer life.
Russian ship with helicopters for Syria turns around
Jeff Horwich Jun 20, 2012
The U.S. and Europe are focused on diplomacy and sanctions to stem violence in Syria -- and perhaps force the current regime from power. One problem is Russia's alleged supply of arms to the government there. But Western diplomats have discovered a vulnerability: every weapons-carrying ship has to carry insurance.
Companies draw contingency plans for Greek exit
David Brancaccio Jun 12, 2012
While most experts are still calling a return to the drachma for Greece unlikely, private companies are scenario planning just in case.
New diagnosis for autism could cut funding for some
Gregory Warner May 9, 2012
A change to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual changes how autism is diagnosed. A lot of money in social services is at stake.
FDIC spells a good, sound sleep for savers
Paddy Hirsch Apr 26, 2012
Seventeen banks have failed so far this year, but their customers can rest easy -- thanks to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explains.
Insurers keep close eye on extreme weather report
Adriene Hill Mar 28, 2012
The IPCC is about to release its latest findings regarding extreme weather trends and climate change. The predictions can help insurers figure out what to cover, and for how much.
Survivorship insurance
Chris Farrell Mar 9, 2012
In what circumstances does it make sense for a couple to buy "second to die" life insurance? Ann, Waukesha, WI
