Kevin Shalvey
Love the great outdoors? 2 new stores beckon you
Southern Massachusetts and Rhode Island hunters, fishers, boaters and hikers who shop for their gear through big-name outdoor supply catalogs and Web sites have...
Self-service kiosks for every need
When, earlier this year, Thule Inc. was looking to simplify its in-store retail centers – which offer complex options for roof racks – it...
Hurricane risk expected to continue at high level
There are only a few days left in the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season, which ends officially on Nov. 30, but just because your home...
NAIC says progress made on reinsurance proposal
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners released a proposal on Nov. 16 that aims to modernize regulation of reinsurance in response to changes in...
Consulting firm expects soft ’08 market for P&C
The market for property and casualty insurance will stay soft in 2008, with premiums expected to either decline or remain flat, according to statements...
Fatal crash data analysis shows seat belts still key
A Farmers Insurance analysis of 2006 fatal crash data recently released by the U.S. Department of Transportation shows seat belts remain “the most important...
Aon study finds majority of companies lack ERM
A survey by Aon Global Risk Consulting has found that only 1 in 10 companies in the Americas and Europe has fully integrated an...
New affordable condos bring color, hope to Pawtucket
The colors of the new affordable-housing townhouse complex in Pawtucket’s Broad Street neighborhood – crisp, bright reds, blues and greens – do not mix...
Sailboat maker thrives on new European demand
Growing up in New York, Randy Borges loved racing sailboats – he was even nicknamed “Dunes” – but he never imagined he’d end up...
Summer Infant nearly doubles profit as sales grow
Fast-growing sales helped Summer Infant Inc., Rhode Island’s newest public company, boost its pro forma net income by 90 percent in the third quarter...
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