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Blame Global Warming for Recent U.S. Cold Snap Surges
Because the world is getting warmer, it's getting colder, too. Crazy as that sounds, there's an explanation in the northernmost corner of the the planet, where temperatures are rising twice as fast ...
The Latest Launches From Starr Companies and Berkshire Hathaway’s GUARD Insurance
Starr Companies said it is debuting some new wrap-up coverage in Canada targeted to the construction industry. Berkshire Hathaway's GUARD Insurance Companies is now offering homeowners and personal ...
Expect More (Near) Record Cat Bond Momentum in 2018: Aon Securities
Aon Securities believes that the record catastrophe bond issuance reached in 2017 is not necessarily a one-time deal. The firm said it predicts issuance will follow a similar momentum in 2018. ...
VW Supervisory Board Seeks Inquiry Into German Automaker Diesel Fume Tests Involving Monkeys
Members of Volkswagen's supervisory board have called for an inquiry into tests in which monkeys were exposed to toxic diesel fumes, German media reported on Monday. The New York Times reported on ...
Nestle Settles Suit Against Atari Over Kit Kat Candy Bar Campaign
Nestle SA has settled a lawsuit in which Atari SA accused the Swiss food company of using the hit 1970s video game "Breakout" without permission to sell Kit Kat bars. U.S. District Judge Yvonne ...
Despite Catastrophe Onslaught, Capital Market Still Bullish for ILS: Willis Towers Watson
The insurance linked securities sector is set for another year of growth as the market recovers from 2017's natural disasters, replaces lost capital and investors show mounting interest in ILS ...
Share Your Story: Sexual Harassment and the Workplace
From Hollywood to the corporate world, sexual harassment — the making of unwanted sexual advances or obscene remarks — is drawing greater public scrutiny than ever before. Victims (mostly women) ...
Executives On The Move at CNA, RSA and Ping An Insurance
CNA appointed three executives to new positions within its Commercial Insurance unit. RSA's UK & International business named two executives focused on global and commercial risks. China's Ping ...