Insurance Business Magazine - US

Swiss Re publishes financial condition report

The company's solvency remained well above target levels

Posted: Apr 21, 2020

Fitch Ratings: The impact of the coronavirus on the global insurance

Global ratings agency moves all insurance sectors to negative

Posted: Apr 20, 2020

Fitch Ratings: The impact of the coronavirus on the global insurance industry

Global ratings agency moves all insurance sectors to negative

Posted: Apr 20, 2020

Johnson & Johnson: What it takes to be a Five-Star MGA

'We've got to meet the expectations of our retail agents,' says CMO

Posted: Apr 20, 2020

Berkshire Hathaway to shutter some businesses amid pandemic

Vice chairman says the conglomerate is positioning itself conservatively

Posted: Apr 20, 2020

Six insurers face federal class action lawsuits for denying business interruption claims

Lawyers say insurers are "unethical," running a "large-scale rigged carnival" wherein the customer always loses

Posted: Apr 20, 2020

CyberCube launches new edition of cyber accumulation model

The updated platform reflects the evolution of cyber risk

Posted: Apr 20, 2020

Coronavirus: Charles Taylor reveals it will furlough some employees

Step is a deviation from new owner's stated intention

Posted: Apr 20, 2020

Pandemic exposes organizations to kidnap for ransom risk

A global outbreak like this can turbocharge kidnapping rates, says expert

Posted: Apr 17, 2020

Brokers on Carriers survey closes today

Last chance for brokers to let carriers know how they're doing

Posted: Apr 17, 2020

Climate change risk will have transformative effect on energy sector – Willis Towers Watson

Transition to a low-carbon economy will require "a fundamental reappraisal of energy company climate risk"

Posted: Apr 17, 2020

Sompo International set for 2021 departure from Lloyd's

Move represents latest decision in ongoing transformation

Posted: Apr 17, 2020

AXIS taps renewable energy veteran for new role

He takes the reins as risk engineer in the company's renewable energy team

Posted: Apr 17, 2020

Tokio Marine HCC taps new chief actuary

The new exec is a veteran of QBE North America and Ernst & Young

Posted: Apr 16, 2020

Consumer Federation of America reviews $6.5 billion in auto insurance relief measures

Praise for some auto insurers for their generous relief programs, but it has also identified some companies that need improvement

Posted: Apr 16, 2020

Coronavirus underscores opportunities for insurers in the gig economy

The industry needs to do a better job of working with this vulnerable segment of workers

Posted: Apr 15, 2020

Swiss Re makes major commitment to support global COVID-19 relief efforts

The funds aim to assist developing nations in tackling the pandemic

Posted: Apr 15, 2020

Three steps to prepare your insurance agency to go virtual

CEO talks IBA through business contingency

Posted: Apr 15, 2020

Alera Group acquires MD-based specialty insurance agency

Acquired agency serves the construction, manufacturing, real estate and transportation industries

Posted: Apr 15, 2020

Distinguished Programs taps new regional sales executive

He brings 15 years of experience to the role

Posted: Apr 15, 2020

Lawyer warns legislature forcing coronavirus coverage could bankrupt insurers

Insurers may be forced to liquidate their reserves to pay for pandemic business interruption claims

Posted: Apr 15, 2020

Ed launches transactional risk team with new hire

The new executive will focus on providing insurance solutions in M&A transactions

Posted: Apr 15, 2020

Everest names global markets chief financial officer

Key hire also international chief actuary

Posted: Apr 15, 2020

Everest brings in global markets chief financial officer

Key figure also takes on role as international chief actuary

Posted: Apr 15, 2020

AXIS Capital donates $1 million for COVID-19 relief

It will partner with non-profits to provide both local and global relief

Posted: Apr 15, 2020