Global Economy
Cyclone Niklas European Insured Losses Could Hit $2B: AIR Worldwide
When Cyclone Niklas slammed into parts of Europe at the end of March, it turns out the insured losses the storm caused were substantial. AIR Worldwide estimates the final tally will range between ...
Hacking Attacks That Destroy Data More Widespread Than Realized
Hacking attacks that destroy rather than steal data or that manipulate equipment are far more prevalent than widely believed, according to a survey of critical infrastructure organizations throughout ...
A.M. Best: Solid 2014 Reinsurance Results Won’t Continue
Two new reports from A.M. Best and the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers point to relatively strong reinsurance underwriting results in 2014, but there's a catch. Much of the improvement ...
AXA Says Stricter Insurer Capital Rules May Threaten European Recovery
AXA SA, France's biggest insurer, said plans to impose tighter capital rules on too-big-to-fail insurers will pose a new hurdle to European growth and do little to bolster financial stability. ...
Zurich Canada Rolls Out Sophisticated Drone Coverage For Corporate Clients
Zurich's Canadian arm unveiled a new drone insurance package designed for corporate clients. It's designed to appeal to multiple industries that do business in the country and address coverage gaps ...
Executives On The Move at AIG, Willis, QBE and More
AIG, Willis, QBE and Westfield Insurance all recently made some executive promotions and appointments. *** American International Group appointed veteran Mercer executive Gaurav Garg as CEO, Personal ...
Severe European Storms Hamper Air Travel and German Railway
Severe weather across Europe disrupted air travel at some of the region's largest hubs, including Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam and Munich on Tuesday and hampered regional rail services in Germany. ...
Lufthansa’s Knowledge of Crash Pilot’s Depression Could Impact Insurance Claims
The German pilot who crashed a plane in the French Alps last week, killing 150 people, told officials at a Lufthansa training school in 2009 that he had gone through a period of severe depression, ...