Global Economy
Recent Cyber Attacks in Europe, Middle East Reportedly Connected to Turkey
Sweeping cyberattacks targeting governments and other organizations in Europe and the Middle East are believed to be the work of hackers acting in the interests of the Turkish government, three ...
Insurance Jobs Increase Even as Overall Hiring Momentum Starts Slowing
There is an even balance in the share of U.S. businesses reporting decreases and increases in employment for the first time in a decade, a survey showed on Monday, the latest suggestion that the ...
Nationwide Invests in KINETIC, a Tech Startup Focused on Reducing Workplace Injuries
Nationwide said it has invested in KINETIC, a startup that makes a smart wearable device and software platform designed to reduce workplace injuries. The investment comes through Nationwide's venture ...
Australian Insurers Strong Enough to Handle Recent Bushfire Losses: A.M. Best
Australian insurers are well-capitalized and should be able to withstand losses from the 2019/2020 bushfire season, aided by strong capital positions and support from reinsurance partners, said AM ...
Pension Fund’s Managers Risk Firing Without Curbing Climate Change Exposure
A 30 billion-pound ($39.3 billion) U.K. pension fund has threatened to fire managers that fail to curb their exposure to climate change and position for a low-carbon economy. Brunel Pension ...
Bayer Pursues Settlement Talks as Roundup Cancer Trial Postponed
Bayer AG said on Friday it has reached an agreement with plaintiffs' lawyers to postpone a Missouri jury trial over allegations its popular weed killer Roundup causes cancer to provide room for ...
Corvus CEO Edmundson: InsurTech and Cyber Cover Offer a Potent Mix
Cyber continues to be a fast-evolving risk. But Phil Edmundson, founder and CEO of the Boston-based InsurTech-focused managing general agent, said his company's strategy takes that into account. "The ...
For Leaders, Silence Can Accomplish Plenty
Sometimes silence can go a long way toward helping leaders support their teams. A recent posting with the Random Acts of Leadership blog argues that silence can actually be a very effective strategy ...

