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Veteran Travelers CFO Benet Will Depart Role, but Remain as Vice Chairman
Travelers Companies, Inc. said its long-time chief financial officer is stepping down. Jay Benet plans to leave his role as CFO as of Sept. 1, a position he has held since 2002. At the same time, ...
U.S. Workers Comp’s Stellar Run Extended Into 2017. Can It Continue?
After three banner years, the U.S. workers compensation market will facing increasing pricing pressure and an erosion in results heading into next year. That means 2019 will be closer to a break-even ...
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Executives On The Move At AIG and Argo Group
AIG brought in a veteran insurance industry financial executive to be its new chief accounting officer. Argo Group appointed a retired Allied World executive to its board of directors. *** American ...
Once Again, Dust From Africa Helps Tamp Down Atlantic Hurricane Risks
Atlantic storm watchers are going to have a hard time seeing the ocean, never mind any tropical systems, as another Saharan swirl of dust from Africa is moving west. The dust, a marker for dry air, ...
Starr Agrees to Snatch Up Aspen’s Aviation Business
Starr Insurance Companies said it will acquire Aspen Insurance's aviation business. Neither side is disclosing the price for the renewal rights, though the aviation book value is worth more than $50 ...
Allergan Sues Pfizer Over Potential Opioid Lawsuit Damages
Allergan Plc sued Pfizer Inc. to cover any potential damages that the drugmaker might be forced to pay as a result of the hundreds of lawsuits it faces over its alleged role in the opioid crisis. ...
Wait Before You Ask About AIG’s Next M&A Target
Now that American International Group has finally closed its $5.6 billion acquisition of Validus Holdings, an unspoken question has been: What's the next acquisition target? The issue came up during ...
State Auto Ekes Out Small Profit; Combined Ratio Reaches 107
State Auto Financial Corp. eked out a small profit in the second quarter, with rate hikes helping its bottom line. At the same time, the Ohio-based insurer struggled with a combined ratio well above ...