Underwriting
EU Passporting Could Be Crucial for Lloyd’s Market Position in Post-Brexit World
The UK's exit from the European Union, or "Brexit," could lead to a loss of business for Lloyd's of London unless the UK government is able to negotiate passporting arrangements to maintain access to ...
Now Australia Is Suing Volkswagen Over Alleged Emissions Fraud
The Australian consumer watchdog on Thursday said it had sued the Australian arm of world No. 2 carmaker Volkswagen AG for intentionally selling more than 57,000 vehicles with software which lied ...
Amtrak Scores Partial Victory in Effort to Recoup Superstorm Sandy Insurance
Amtrak secured a partial U.S. appellate court win on Wednesday in its efforts to recoup insurance coverage after the railroad service sustained more than $1 billion in losses during Superstorm Sandy ...
Warren Buffett’s Railroad at Forefront of Commercial Drone Testing
Before some cutting-edge online retailer can use a drone to drop granola bars on your doorstep, a railroad born when Abe Lincoln was in Congress will first have to iron out the kinks. BNSF Railway ...
Takata in Hot Seat Again After Air Bag Materials Explode in Texas
A truck transporting Takata Corp air bag propellant material at the center of a global recall crashed and exploded in Texas last week, killing one woman and injuring four other people, the auto parts ...
Typhoon Lionrock Makes Landfall at Notorious Japanese Location
Typhoon Lionrock made landfall in Japan the evening of Aug. 30, carrying the intensity of a Category 1 hurricane. It hit the same area where a massive earthquake and tsunami in 2011 caused death and ...
AIG’s Restructuring Efforts Earn Ratings Affirmation From Fitch
AIG ongoing focus on restructuring and deleveraging got a vote of confidence from Fitch Ratings. Fitch affirmed the insurer financial strength ratings of American International Group's ...
Brexit Aftermath: Insurers, Other London Financial Groups Warm to Dublin
Ireland says the Brexit vote has led to a jump in enquiries from London firms considering opening offices in Dublin, one of a handful of European cities trying to draw business away from Britain's ...