Global Economy
J&J Settles One Risky Opioid Trial on the Cheap
Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay more than $20 million to avoid the first federal trial in which it faced accusations of helping fuel the opioid epidemic by mishandling its painkillers. Under the ...
Executives On The Move at Hamilton Insurance Group, DataCubes and HDI Global SE
Hamilton Insurance Group appointed a former Third Point Re executive to serve as SVP and head of Casualty & Specialty for its new U.S. reinsurance platform. An ex-Maiden Re chief data scientist ...
The Future of InsurTech Innovation Is Intertwined With Regulation
It's no secret: Innovators and regulators often clash. But both are needed to help enable a dynamic, consumer-friendly property/casualty industry in the future, insurance and InsurTech industry ...
Coming Soon: Brexit Moment of Truth for UK’s Johnson and His Strategy
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing the moment of truth for his Brexit strategy as he prepares to present his blueprint for a deal to the European Union in days. The reception his plan ...
Allianz Reportedly Emerges as Frontrunner for BBVA Insurance Arm Investment
German insurer Allianz has emerged as the frontrunner to invest in the bancassurance business of Spanish lender BBVA, two sources close to the deal told Reuters, after Italian rival Generali pulled ...
Carriers, Tech Firms Struggle to Keep Up With Cyber Risks: ITC Panel
Despite progress, carriers are still falling short in how they approach cyber insurance and also how they cover events when they happen. How can this be? The unique makeup of cyber risks is one of ...
Executives On The Move at The Hartford, Willis Towers Watson, AXIS and Aspen
The Hartford appointed its latest chief information officer. Willis Towers Watson named a new global head of Broking within its Corporate Risk and Broking segment. AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has a ...
Lloyd’s of London Releases Blueprint to Create Super-Advanced Marketplace
Lloyd's of London has unveiled a blueprint for action to facilitate its Future at Lloyd's project, which aims to "build the most advanced insurance marketplace in the world." This first blueprint, ...