Data & Research
Millions of Tons of Plastic Trash Clogging Oceans: Scientists
The world's oceans are clogged with plastic debris, but how much of it finds its way into the seas annually? Enough to place the equivalent of five grocery bags full of plastic trash on every foot ...
Reinsurance M&A Will Advance in Earnest: A.M. Best
It is early in 2015 and we've already seen a few major reinsurance M&A deals. Expect that trend to continue in earnest through the year as the market responds to some new realities, A.M. Best ...
Too Many Drinks on a Business Trip Can Heighten Employer Liability
Business workers U.S. are pursuing all kinds of risky behavior when on work-related trips, creating liability and reputational issues for their employers across the board, On Call International ...
Relationships, Culture Are Keys to Job Satisfaction: Survey
In advance of the Valentine's Day holiday last week, executive search firm Korn Ferry surveyed 350 executives in various industries asking what makes them "love" their jobs. Topping the list was ...
Swiss Re’s Restructuring Costs Slash Profit; $1.1B Share Buyback Begins
Swiss Re AG, swimming in excess capital from lower-than-expected disaster claims, reverted to share buybacks to return cash to investors after three years of paying special dividends. Following the ...
Mega-Drought Looms for Western U.S.
The consequences of climate change paint a bleak picture for the Southwest and much of the Great Plains, according to a new report by Cornell University and NASA researchers. A "mega-drought" likely ...
Where Insurers Rank Among World’s Top Brands
Only two insurance organizations rank among the top 50 most valuable brands in the world, according to a ranking published this weekâand no insurers hold the highest brand rating of AAA+ awarded by ...
Low Interest Rates Threaten Insurer Success in Europe: A.M. Best
Insurers and reinsurers alike could see some adverse affects from financial and social instability in the European Union, A.M. Best said in a new report. Points of concern range from quantitative ...