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Samsung Risks $17B Hit After Pulling Galaxy 7 From Market a Second Time
Samsung Electronics' worst-ever recall could cost the company as much as $17 billion after it halted sales of its flagship Galaxy Note 7 for a second time, spelling an almost certain end for the ...
North Carolina Suffering Deepens From Hurricane Matthew Damage
Flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew has displaced several thousand people in North Carolina, and authorities were helping more evacuate on Tuesday as swollen rivers threatened a wide swath ...
Emerging Markets Likely to Gain Bigger Share of Global P/C Business: JLT Re
Despite recent slowdowns, emerging economies are expected to outperform advanced markets over the next five years, according to a report published by JLT Re. The emerging economies examined in the ...
Lloyd’s, UK Bankers Warn of 2017 Brexit/British Exodus Risks
Top bankers warned on Tuesday they could start moving staff abroad as early as next year if there is no clarity on whether Britain will retain access to the European single market when it leaves the ...
Theranos Suit Alleges Dx Company Duped Investors About Tests, Performance
Theranos Inc. and founder Elizabeth Holmes were accused in a lawsuit of duping investors about the embattled medical-testing firm's performance and technology to raise about $100 million in funding. ...
Aon Expands Cyber Risk Advisory Abilities With Planned Stroz Friedberg Acquisition
Aon plc plans to snatch up a global cyber risk management advisory firm, a move that will allow the broker to beef up its services in a fast-growing sector of the business. An Aon subsidiary is ...
Hurricane Matthew Aftermath Leaves Hundreds Stranded in North Carolina Floods
Hundreds of people were rescued by boat and helicopter as floodwaters inundated North Carolina towns on Monday in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, and officials warned that life-threatening flooding ...
Fitch Ratings Sees More Reinsurance M&A Ahead; S&P Questions the Benefits
Two acquisition deals in recent days may point to a resurgence in reinsurance M&A in the coming months, Fitch Ratings said. But Standard & Poor's said the benefits of more deals may be a ...