Global Economy
11 InsurTech Startups Join Lloyd’s Innovation Accelerator Program
Eleven new InsurTech startups are joining Lloyd's of London's innovation accelerator program. More than 130 applications came in from across the world for the third cohort of the Lloyd's Lab, its ...
Aviva Considers Possible Sale of Asian Unit as Overhaul Continues
Aviva Plc is considering options for its Asian business including a possible divestment of the unit as its new chief executive officer seeks to overhaul the British insurer, people familiar with the ...
The Latest Launches From Tokio Marine HCC and Chubb
Tokio Marine HCC formed a new subsidiary in Mexico designed to help address customers' surety needs in Mexico. Chubb launched specialized coverage designed to address unique exposures that impact ...
Talk to Yourself First Before Chatting With a Boss With Whom You Disagree
It goes without saying that executives and employees alike don't always agree with their bosses, a reality that can lead to anger and resentment. A new blog posting suggests employees should talk to ...
New British PM Johnson Pledges Brexit ‘No Matter What’
Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised on Tuesday to lead Britain out of the European Union on Oct. 31 "no matter what" as sterling tumbled and Ireland warned that the bloc would not be renegotiating ...
J&J Fights to Keep Lawsuit in Play Designed to Force Baby Powder Cancer Warning
Johnson & Johnson wants its day in court to fight a lawsuit intended to force it to put a cancer warning on the company's Baby Powder. So, it's urging a judge not to let a law firm that's been ...
U.S. Judge Slashes $2B Roundup Verdict Against Bayer to $86M
A California judge on Thursday reduced a $2 billion jury verdict, slashing the award for a couple who blamed Bayer AG's glyphosate-based weed killer, Roundup, for their cancer to $86.7 million. ...
Increasing Fears of No-Deal Brexit Lead to Pound Tumble
The pound and gilt yields slid to multi-year lows as U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson stepped up preparations for a no-deal Brexit with just about three months left until the nation exits the ...