Global Economy
Pandemics Now Trump Climate Change as Top Insurance Industry Worry
Pandemics became the top concern for insurance professionals this year as the COVID-19 crisis roils the industry worldwide. Infectious diseases and pandemics were ranked as the most significant risks ...
Insurers Win Bid to Prevent Consolidation of COVID-Related Business Interruption Lawsuits
A panel of federal judges has decided against consolidation of hundreds of lawsuits seeking coverage for coronavirus-related business interruption claims against major national insurers Travelers, ...
Everest Insurance Appoints Three New Underwriting Execs
Everest Insurance made three new executive appointments in its underwriting leadership. Mike Harnett has been named chief underwriting officer for North America; Erik Nikodem has been appointed ...
SCOTUS Will Consider Energy Companies’ Appeal of Baltimore Climate Change Suit
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear an appeal by energy companies including BP PLC, Chevron Corp, Exxon Mobil Corp and Royal Dutch Shell PLC contesting a lawsuit by the city of Baltimore ...
Executives On The Move at Everest Re, AXIS Insurance and Argo Group
Two former executives from Chubb and SCOR are joining Everest Re Group in C-level roles. AXIS Insurance brought on four experienced underwriters who will work for its U.S. Management Liability team. ...
Executives On The Move at SCOR, Third Point Re and BHSI
SCOR named a new chief financial officer. Third Point Re appointed a chief operating officer. Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance added three underwriting executives to its division in Spain.
UK Supreme Court Appeal Over COVID-19 Case Now Likely
Britain's markets regulator said on Wednesday it had failed to strike a deal with major insurers over prompt payouts to small businesses battered by the coronavirus pandemic, dashing hopes that a ...
Cryptocurrencies Increasingly Viewed as Risky by Financial Firms, Governments
Financial firms and governments overwhelmingly see cryptocurrencies as risky, a major survey found on Tuesday, with the potential for bitcoin and other digital tokens for use in money laundering and ...
Overshadowed by COVID-19; Insurance Industry M&A Takes a Pause
Insurance industry M&A activity is on a temporary break due to uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new Deloitte report. "COVID-19 has forced many insurance carriers to ...