When she headed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationfrom 2006-08, Nicole Nason was in charge of both auto safety regulation and federal gas mileage standards. Safety advocates have long argued the two roles are in conflict and many studies have ... [full story]

World insurance premium volume fell for the first time since 1980 by 2 percent after years of expansion, according to a report released by Swiss Re. In its study, “World Insurance in 2008,” the Zurich, Switzerland-based carrier said non-life premiums shrank ... [full story]

World insurance premium volume fell for the first time since 1980 by 2 percent after years of expansion, according to a report released by Swiss Re. In its study, “World Insurance in 2008,” the Zurich, Switzerland-based carrier said non-life premiums shrank ... [full story]