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People Moves: Markel Appoints 2 Senior Underwriters, 1 Claims Manager for International Casualty Tea...

Insurance Journal

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Markel and Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI). A summary of these new hires follows here. Markel Appoints 2 Senior Underwriters, 1 Claims Manager for International Casualty...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

CMC partners with Parametrix to assess cloud outage impacts on UK businesses

Reinsurance News

The Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC) has partnered with Parametrix Analytics, a newly established provider of cloud risk analytics services, to examine cloud exposure and the effects of cloud outages on UK organisations. An initial project is underwa...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

WTW enters a co-brokerage agreement with Ori-gen’s The J. Morey Company, Inc.

Reinsurance News

Global insurance broker WTW has entered into a co-brokerage arrangement with The J. Morey Company, Inc., an Ori-gen family company, to provide tailored insurance solutions by joining resources and industry expertise. This agreement aims to align r...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Markets/Coverages: Hub Int’l Forms Partnership With Largest Trucking Broker in Mexico

Insurance Journal

Hub International Ltd. (HUB), the Chicago-based insurance broker, announced an exclusive referral and broker program partnership throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico with MAS Seguros, the largest trucking insurance broker in Mexico. The partnership...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Gallagher names Simon Collings Chief Broking Officer

Reinsurance News

Simon Collings has been appointed to the newly created executive role of Chief Broking Officer for Gallagher, subject to regulatory approval, and will report to Michael Rea, the broker’s Chief Executive Officer in the UK. Joining the UK executive...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Oceanview Re names Michael Ward as VP and CFO

Reinsurance News

Oceanview Reinsurance Ltd., the Bermuda-domiciled reinsurance subsidiary of Oceanview Holdings Ltd., has appointed Michael C. Ward as Vice President (VP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). His appointment follows Oceanview’s recent expansion...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Fathom launches Global Flood Cat model

Reinsurance News

As large-scale flooding increasingly contributes to global insured losses, accounting for $14 billion of 2023’s insured nat cat loss total, according to reinsurer Swiss Re, flood risk intelligence firm Fathom has launched Global Flood Cat, a...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Stellantis’ $854 Million UK Lawsuit Over Airbag, Seatbelt Cartels Begins

Insurance Journal

Stellantis’ 771 million euro ($854 million) London lawsuit against two safety equipment makers began on Tuesday, with the European carmaker arguing long-running cartels led to it being overcharged for roughly a decade. The automaker, which was...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Central Europe floods likely to drive insured losses of $2.8-$3.9bn: Moody’s RMS

Reinsurance News

Damages from severe flooding across Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, and Italy between September 11th-19th is expected to result in insurance industry losses of between $2.8 billion (€2.5bn) and $3.9 billion (€3.5bn), a...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

UK’s Saga in Talks With Belgium’s Ageas for Insurance Partnership

Insurance Journal

British holiday group Saga said on Wednesday that it is in talks with Belgian insurer Ageas for a potential partnership for its insurance business. Saga, which specializes in holidays and insurance for people over 50, has been struggling with its &#8...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Update: UK’s Saga in Talks With Belgium’s Ageas for Insurance Partnership

Insurance Journal

Britain’s Saga said on Wednesday it is in talks with Belgian insurer Ageas on an insurance partnership, sending the holiday group’s shares up more than 14%. Saga, which specializes in packages for people over 50, has faced challenges in i...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

MGA and fronting re/insurer Trigger Parametric launches

Reinsurance News

Trigger Parametric, a new parametric underwriter has been launched with the aim to model, structure, and place parametric cover for natural and man-made perils globally. A UK entity, Trigger Parametric intends to operate as both a managing general...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Arkansas Sues YouTube Over Claims That Site is Fueling Youth Mental Health Crisis

Insurance Journal

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas sued YouTube and parent company Alphabet on Monday, saying the video-sharing platform is made deliberately addictive and fueling a mental health crisis among youth in the state. Attorney General Tim Griffin’s o...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Black Man Sues Iowa Trucking Company for Alleged Hair Discrimination

Insurance Journal

A Black man alleges in a lawsuit that an Iowa trucking company fired him as a driver because he wouldn’t cut off his dreadlocks, the latest in a series of incidents across the country over an issue activists have dubbed …

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Ryan Specialty Acquires Certain Assets of Indiana’s EverSports

Insurance Journal

Ryan Specialty announced that it has completed the acquisition of certain assets of EverSports & Entertainment Insurance, Inc. (EverSports) from the Everest Group, Ltd. group of companies. EverSports is a managing general underwriter focused on s...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Ventis expands into Ireland offering mid-market property coverage

Reinsurance News

Ventis, a Managing General Agent specialising in Commercial and Residential insurance, has expanded its operations into Ireland. Established in early 2024, Ventis remains focused on providing quality service and coverage to brokers in the underser...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Ahmed Al-Jabr becomes Saudi Re CEO

Reinsurance News

Saudi Reinsurance Company has announced the appointment of Ahmed Al-Jabr as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, taking over the role from Fahad Al-Hesni. Al-Jabr has 25 years of diverse experience in the insurance and reinsurance...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Munich Re’s HSB launches comprehensive cyber insurance solution for SMBs

Reinsurance News

HSB, a multi-line specialty insurer and part of the reinsurance giant Munich Re, has introduced HSB CyberPro™, a new cyber insurance option for commercial clients seeking comprehensive coverage against evolving cybersecurity risks. HSB CyberPro co...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Apple Accused by US Labor Board of Imposing Illegal Workplace Rules

Insurance Journal

A U.S. labor board issued a complaint accusing Apple of violating employees’ rights to organize and advocate for better working conditions by maintaining a series of unlawful workplace rules. The National Labor Relations Board in the complaint...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Viewpoint: Elevating Claims Management by Taking Collaborative Approach With Clients

Insurance Journal

Over the last 20 years, the role of the claims handler has evolved significantly, from a largely back-office function to one centred around partnership and mutual benefit. In today’s market, claims is now at the forefront of client-insurer rela...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Hospitals Seen as Potential Growth Area for Litigation Financing

Insurance Journal

The litigation-financing industry could see new demand from an increase in health care lawsuits, according to Christopher Bogart, chief executive officer of litigation funder Burford Capital Ltd. “There is such enormous economic pressure in the...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Crest Insurance Group Acquires Alliance Insurance Agency in Colorado

Insurance Journal

Crest Insurance Group acquired Alliance Insurance Agency LLC in Colorado. Crest’s Colorado operations center around its Denver hub and expand to Longmont and Fort Collins. The Alliance deal adds Arvada to the footprint and adds 20 employees to...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Maine Water After Firefighting Foam Spill Tests Below Danger Level

Insurance Journal

Maine environmental officials said all water samples analyzed so far in the wake of the state’s largest recorded accidental spill of firefighting foam are below its guidelines for potentially dangerous chemicals. A fire suppression system at a...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

After Firefighting Foam Spill, Maine Water Tests Below Danger Level

Insurance Journal

Maine environmental officials said all water samples analyzed so far in the wake of the state’s largest recorded accidental spill of firefighting foam are below its guidelines for potentially dangerous chemicals. A fire suppression system at a...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Belcher joins Mayer Brown as partner in its Corporate & Securities practice

Reinsurance News

International law firm Mayer Brown has announced the addition of George Belcher as partner in its Corporate & Securities practice and Global Insurance Industry Group in London. Belcher specialises in insurance-related mergers and acquisitions,...

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Optimizing Policy Renewal and Retention with Selectsys BPO Services: Strategies for Insurance Succes...

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys. In the highly competitive insurance industry, the policy lifecycle doesn’t end with the initial sale. Instead, the renewal and retention phases are critical touchpoints that can significantl...

Posted: Oct 01, 2024

A Once-Quiet Florida County Is Now a Hurricane Magnet — and Forecasters Are Puzzled

Carrier Management

A Once-Quiet Florida County Is Now a Hurricane Magnet — and Forecasters Are Puzzled Fo...

Posted: Oct 01, 2024

OneShield Expands Technology Ecosystem with Charlee.ai

IIR

The integration will empower OneShield’s insurer clients to deliver faster decisions, reduce costs, and ultimately provide a superior customer experience.

Posted: Oct 01, 2024

Insurity Launches AI-Powered Solution to Exctract Data from Documents

IIR

Insurity Document Intelligence, Powered by OIP Robotics, uses advanced AI to extract data from documents with 99 percent accuracy, reducing costs and enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Posted: Oct 01, 2024

Duck Creek Launches Payments Facilitator End-to-End Payment Solution

IIR

The new solution simplifies insurance carriers’ payments, delivering secure transaction capabilities as part of the Duck Creek Platform.

Posted: Oct 01, 2024

October ITL Focus: Resilience & Sustainability

Insurance Thought Leadership

October ITL Focus: Resilience & Sustainability Resilience & Sustainability sradomski

Posted: Oct 01, 2024

Can Insurers Take the Lead on Climate Resiliency?

Insurance Thought Leadership

Can Insurers Take the Lead on Climate Resiliency? Resilience & Sustainability sradomski

Posted: Oct 01, 2024

Dai-ichi Life backs Sakana AI

coverager

Sakana AI raised $70 million in a Series A funding round.

Posted: Oct 01, 2024

Octane secures $500 million funding to expand powersports financing

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Rider Insurance, now part of Plymouth Rock, was one of Octane's earliest investors.

Posted: Oct 01, 2024

Ullico Select expands to offer home and auto insurance

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Users must agree to be contacted by Gallagher Affinity and its affiliates.

Posted: Oct 01, 2024

Penalty for Driving Without Insurance Can Exceed $1,500

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Instead of taking on the risk of penalties and assuming liability for an accident's costs out of pocket, drivers should look for ways to save money on car insurance and get coverage that will adequately protect them.

Posted: Oct 01, 2024