Commercial Lines
The Flat Streak Continues for U.S. Commercial Insurance Prices
U.S. commercial insurance prices continued their flat streak in the 2016 fourth quarter, climbing less than 1 percent, according to Willis Towers Watson's latest Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing ...
Hiscox USA Introduces Small Business Workers Comp Policy in California
Specialty insurer Hiscox USA has launched a new workers compensation insurance program for small businesses in California. The policy covers medical benefits and wages should an employee suffer an ...
Insurance has always been about helping people and businesses navigate uncertainty. While most insurance policies cover familiar exposures like property,...
Takata Sued by Nissan, Ford, BMW Over Faulty Airbag Losses
Nissan Motor Co., BMW of North America and Ford Motor Co. accused Takata Corp. of fraud in a lawsuit seeking to force the airbag manufacturer to cover losses they incur because of its faulty ...
Executives On The Move at XL Catlin and W.R. Berkley Corp.
XL Catlin promoted an executive who will lead its Global Risk Management division in the insurer's North Central region. W.R. Berkley's board nominated a new director to stand for election at the ...
Terrorism Reinsurance Fund in UK Wants to Add Cyber Cover
Britain's 6 billion pounds ($7.3 billion) terrorism reinsurance fund hopes to extend its cover to include cyber attacks on property, chief executive Julian Enoizi said. Pool Re, set up in 1993, acts ...
Brexit Deal Must Benefit UK and EU, Trade Association Argues
A Brexit trade deal needs to benefit both the UK and the EU – while protecting clients' access to the London insurance market, according to the London Market Group (LMG), an association ...
Luxembourg Is Benefiting as Financial Firms Plan for a Post-Brexit World
Luxembourg is becoming a serious contender among nations bidding for business to come their way after the U.K.'s exit from the European Union, as insurers, asset managers and financial-technology ...
AIG’s New CEO After Hancock? Someone From Outside Might Be Better
With AIG CEO Peter Hancock on his way out the door after failing to reverse the insurer's fortunes, some see the board turning to an outside replacement rather than an internal candidate in what ...