Global Economy
Global Commercial Insurance Rates Rose 15 Percent in Q3: Marsh
Global commercial insurance prices increased 15% in the third quarter of 2021, which was the same rate of increase recorded in the previous quarter, according to the Global Insurance Market Index ...
New Russian Cyber Attack Targeted Hundreds of U.S. Networks: Microsoft
The Russian-based agency behind last year's massive SolarWinds cyberattack has targeted hundreds more companies and organizations in its latest wave of attacks on U.S.-based computer systems, ...
At ITC Vegas 2021: Elation, Hugs and Handshakes After Two Long Years
After a year-and-a-half of mostly conducting business by way of Zoom calls, webinars and an endless flow of digital notifications, insurance professionals and entrepreneurs were eager to see one ...
Generali Closer to Controlling Cattolica, After Berkshire Hathaway Tenders Stake in Company
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has tendered its stake in Cattolica under a takeover offer by Assicurazioni Generali, a source close to the situation said on Friday. The move brings Italy's top ...
The Biden Administration Wants Corporate America’s Help Tracking Down Cyber Criminals
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco has a message for corporate America: The U.S. Justice Department needs its help in order to take down cyber criminals. "We cannot do this alone," Monaco said ...
Amazon Appeals Record $865M Penalty for Alleged Violation of EU Data Protection Rules
Amazon.com Inc. appealed a record 746 million-euro ($865 million) penalty for allegedly violating the European Union's tough data-protection rules. The appeal was filed at the Luxembourg ...
Guidewire Launches Program to Connect Its Insurance Customers to Possible InsurTech Partners
Guidewire Software has launched a new program designed to connect its insurance industry customers to up-and-coming InsurTechs. Dubbed, Insurtech Vanguards, the program will highlight innovative ...
AXA Will Invest $1.7B to Fight Deforestation, Preserve Biodiversity
French insurer Axa said on Thursday it will invest 1.5 billion euros ($1.74 billion) to support sustainable forest management as part of new commitments to fight deforestation and preserve ...