Underwriting
AIG, Wary of Battle With Icahn, Pushed for CEO Hancock’s Resignation: WSJ
American International Group Inc's decision to remove Peter Hancock as its chief executive was to avoid a proxy battle with billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn, the Wall Street Journal reported, ...
New El Niño Possible by July; Southeast Asia Could Face Dry Weather
An El Nino may develop by July as forecasters worldwide predict the pattern that can disrupt global weather is set to return this year. Six of eight climate models predict El Nino thresholds may be ...
The Hanover, Amica Top 2017 J.D. Power Homeowner Claims Satisfaction Ranking
Amica Mutual may still lead the pack in terms of overall satisfaction among homeowners who have filed a property claim, but The Hanover and Nationwide are nipping at the insurer's heels, according to ...
Amica Chief Steering Mutual Carrier Through Soft Market
The soft market hasn't gotten Robert A. DiMuccio down. DiMuccio, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Amica Mutual Insurance Co., sees growth opportunities for mutual carriers even in a ...
British Parliament Gives May OK to Begin Brexit Process; Sterling Drops
Sterling fell to an eight-week low against the dollar and the basket of currencies measuring its broader strength on Tuesday, hit by fears of prolonged political jousting over the terms of Britain's ...
Ireland Alleges Unfair Competition for Post-Brexit Financial Firms
Ireland has complained to the European Commission that it is being undercut by rival centers competing to host financial firms looking for a European Union base outside London after Brexit. Last ...
EU May Force UK to Wait Until June for Start of Brexit Talks
The European Union is considering forcing the U.K. to wait until June for formal negotiations to begin on the terms of Brexit, eroding the time Prime Minister Theresa May has to land a deal, ...
More Cyber Threats, Weakened Data Security Underscore Need to Better Understand Problem
An increase in spearfishing and ransomware, coupled with weakened data security due to more connected and mobile devices, means businesses and insurers need to understand and protect against these ...