Global Economy
The Hartford Completes Its $2.1B Acquisition of Navigators on May 23
The Hartford said it has received all regulatory approvals needed to complete its acquisition of specialty insurer Navigators Group on May 23. "This acquisition is a significant milestone for our ...
London’s Finance Industry Will Be Largely Unscathed From Brexit: UK Ministers
Britain's vast finance industry will emerge largely unscathed from Brexit and retain its position as one of the world's top financial centers, ministers in Prime Minister Theresa May's government ...
Tesla Faces a ‘Code Red’ as Shares Plunge, Profitability Challenges Mount
Tesla Inc. shares plunged below $200 for the first time in more than two years on concerns the carmaker faces a "Kilimanjaro-like uphill climb" to hit profitability goals in the second half of the ...
Executives On The Move at ProSight Specialty, AXA XL and Sompo Global Risk Solutions
The founder of ProSight Specialty Insurance is becoming chairman, and a veteran executive will replace him as CEO. AXA XL promoted an East Coast executive. A longtime life sciences underwriter will ...
Third Point Re Slapped With Negative Outlook From AM Best; Ratings Affirmed
AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of "A-"(Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "a-" of Bermuda-based ...
Ship Attacks Prompt London Marine Insurers to Widen Middle East Threat Zone
London's marine insurance market has extended the list of waters deemed as high risk to include Oman, the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf after ship attacks off Fujairah, officials said on Friday. ...
Five More States Sue Purdue Over OxyContin Marketing
Purdue Pharma LP and its billionaire owners are being sued by five more states alleging the company's aggressive marketing of the OxyContin painkiller triggered a vast addiction epidemic that has ...
Real Estate Data/Analytics Outfit Attracts $12M in Financing, Targets Insurers for Expansion
A company that gathers data and analytics for real estate customers has raised $12 million in new financing, with plans to grow its business further among financial firms and insurance companies. ...