Underwriting
German State of Bavaria Source of VW’s Latest Emissions Scandal Suit
The German state of Bavaria said on Tuesday it would sue Volkswagen for damages caused by its emissions-test cheating scandal, the first regional government in VW's home country to take legal action ...
CNA’s Specialty Arm Helped Carry Q2 Toward Solid Results
CNA Financial Corp. dealt with higher catastrophe losses in its 2016 second quarter. But the property/casualty insurer did well in its specialty and commercial divisions, and net income soared. Also, ...
FDA Moves to Protect Blood Supply After Florida Zika Reports
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ordered blood banks in Florida's two most densely populated counties to stop collecting blood as health officials determine whether Zika has begun ...
Kemper Wins A.M. Best Ratings Affirmation, Plus Warnings of Limited Growth
Kemper Corp. won some ratings affirmation validation from A.M. Best, but that good news is paired with a warning of the insurer's limited growth potential down the line. A.M. Best affirmed the ...
The Hanover Barely Ekes Out Q2 Profit, Thanks to Losses at Lloyd’s Chaucer Arm
The Hanover Insurance Group barely eked out a profit in the 2016 second quarter; large losses and catastrophe hits sustained by its Chaucer division are generally to blame. Net income came in at $2 ...
Sports-Related Brain Injury Insurance Claims Poised to Spike: S&P
Insurance claims could spike for sports-related brain injuries in the U.S. and U.K., thanks to increased awareness in both countries and a high-profile settlement involving National Football League ...
QBE in Hong Kong: Insurer Will Distribute General Insurance Cover Through Manulife Agents
QBE will start supplying general insurance products in Hong Kong for distribution through Manulife's agents. The exclusive distribution agreement is between divisions of both companies: Manulife ...
Swiss Re Q2 Profit Hampered by Higher Catastrophe Claims
Swiss Re AG, the world's biggest reinsurer, said profit fell in the second-quarter as the company paid more for catastrophe claims including earthquakes in Japan and forest fires in Canada. Net ...