Insurance Business Magazine - US

Argo Group announces withdrawal from grocery & retail business

Company says decision is part of its efforts to "simplify the business"

Posted: Oct 30, 2020

Insurance industry has to be "cautious" as it looks to the rest of 2020 and 2021

Economic conditions are still volatile following COVID-19 and the US elections could introduce further instability

Posted: Oct 29, 2020

QBE North America welcomes new regional underwriting leaders

New execs take the reins in the company's Central and Western regions

Posted: Oct 29, 2020

Hub International selects new healthcare practice leader for North America

Insurer taps healthcare practice regional director from a competitor to replace retiring executive

Posted: Oct 29, 2020

Marine insurers battle uncharted Arctic risks

Questions surface as shipping activity across Arctic waters picks up

Posted: Oct 29, 2020

US businesses snapping up insurance in preparation for post-election protests

Previous protest-related damages have convinced business owners to prepare for the worst

Posted: Oct 29, 2020

AXIS Capital rocked by catastrophe losses as GWP slumps

Third quarter figures show a 50% year-on-year rise in weather-related losses

Posted: Oct 29, 2020

NC restaurants win lawsuit against Cincinnati Insurance Company

Lawsuit victory is the first, with over 1,000 similar cases still pending

Posted: Oct 29, 2020

Swiss Re lends data expertise for global health initiative

Reinsurer joins business and non-profit giants including Google and the Gates Foundation

Posted: Oct 29, 2020

Global insurtech funding surges to new high in Q3

Jump in "mega-rounds" accompanies a growing funding gap for mid-sized deals

Posted: Oct 28, 2020

Global insurtech funding reaches record high in Q3

Rise in "mega-rounds" accompanied by growing funding gap for mid-sized deals

Posted: Oct 28, 2020

I'm an insurance broker who has lived D&I for 38-years

Respected leader reflects on her career journey and why diversity of thought is 'good economic strategy'

Posted: Oct 28, 2020

Film and TV productions face risk of an early wrap due to COVID-19

Call sheet of obstacles includes lack of insurance coverage for pandemics and new safety protocols

Posted: Oct 28, 2020

Chubb sees operating income fall 27% in Q3

Catastrophe losses increased threefold from the same quarter last year

Posted: Oct 28, 2020

Insurance brokerage boss sells mansion for $21 million

So just what does over $20 million buy in these strange times?

Posted: Oct 28, 2020

Hiscox appoints new head of investor relations

The incoming leader boasts more than 15 years' experience in global financial services

Posted: Oct 27, 2020

Arch Insurance selects new head of accident & health and contingency

He is seen as a market-leading figure in both sectors

Posted: Oct 27, 2020

Search underway for industry's leading brokers

IBA is calling for entries for its Top Specialist Brokers showcase

Posted: Oct 27, 2020

Crawford Contractor Connection taps VP of commercial services

He is described as "a versatile industry veteran" with deep expertise

Posted: Oct 27, 2020

BHSI taps customer and broker engagement head for eastern US

The new executive brings nearly two decades of experience to the company

Posted: Oct 27, 2020

AIG to separate from life & retirement business

Insurer pursues "simplified corporate structure" by focusing solely on its general insurance business

Posted: Oct 27, 2020

Study: P&C insurers cannot absorb pandemic-related business interruption losses

It finds that P&C insurers would have to collect over 100 years’ worth of premiums

Posted: Oct 27, 2020

AIG appoints Peter Zaffino as CEO

Current CEO will transition to become executive chairman

Posted: Oct 26, 2020

IIA of IL announces new president, award winners

The association named its new president and agency of the year, and recognized two Illinois agents for excellence

Posted: Oct 26, 2020

NCOIL to develop business liability protection model

The model legislation would provide businesses with some immunity from COVID-19-related litigation

Posted: Oct 26, 2020